Sheridan High School - Bronc Yearbook (Sheridan, WY)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1917 volume:

©rkahpppriba (QIIjp (Hamji-QIrtpr) I ItthltBhrtk bp tl?p tubrttta Sheriban Utah School raur Jmtp. Ninrtppti pnpntpptt §hertbatt, Qluomtng Ofitirattnn We, the class of 1917, affectionately dedicate this issue of the Ocksheperida to our class sponsor, Miss Thompson, and our former class-mates, Margaret Reid, Charles Cooney and Vernon Winiker. motto (In thr £tars (Thru Difficulty Class Bull ETHEL ALLEN GERTRUDE BROWN HAZEL C. BROWN MURIEL BRUNDAGE ELSIE BRENISHOLTZ FREDERICA BUELL HILMA BYLUND ROLLE CAMPLIN CHARLES COONEY GERTRUDE CONDRAN HAZEL COSSITT DOROTHY DONAHUE HELEN DOYLE ARCHIE EWOLDSON MILDRED FRAZIER RALPH GOEBEL LAURA JESTER LEONARD HOLLISTER BESSIE HOFFMAN HECTOR HON MARIE HON ROY HILDEBRAND HILMA HUSMAN HARRY JACOBS LOIS JENKINS CHARLES KANE NORRIS LAMB PIERRE LA FLEICHE JOE MAIER BEULAH MILLS CLAIRE MILLS HENRY MITGANG HOLLIS M'BRIDE SUSAN OVERTON JOHN ROBBINS, MARGARET REID WALTER RUSSELL LEONARD SPRACKLEN ROSCOE SCHWAB GUY STURGEON HUGH SNIVELY MAE TIETRICH HARVEY TSCHIRGI WILLIAM WALLING MYRTLE WHITE CORA WILLIAMS VERNON WINIKER Cable of Contents. Dedication. Class Motto. Class Roll. Picture of High School Commissioners. Pictures of Class Members. Why Does j Act Like That? History of the Class. Junior Banquet. The Class Sermon. Green Stockings, '17 Class Play. Editorial. Our Teachers. Senior Party. Q. E. Q. Valentine Party. The Senior Picnic. Girls’ Athletics. Baseball. S. H. S.V. U.S. Q. E. Q. Tennis. The Girls’ Glee Club. The Boys’ Glee Club. The High School Orchestra. Jokes. THE OCKSHEPERIDA (Ehr Commissionrrs Miss Hull Mr. Hewitt Dorothy Bentley James Withrow Dorothy Lamb Wendell Haywood Vera Waegle Scott Ferris Gertrude Condran Roscoe Schwab THE OCKSHEPERIDA FREDERICA BUELL “Fritzie” Class President, Athletics, Glee Club, Class Play, Honor Student. MISS THOMPSON CLASS SPONSOR THE OCKSHEPER1DA MARIE HON No wonder the bees buzz around, ('lass Play, Athletics, Class Secretary. CLAIRE MILLS I’m not drunk, just smell my breath. Class Play, Glee Club. Tennis Court Manager. CORA WILLIAMS “Cody” The impartial president of the Q. E. Q.. Honors of Class of ’17. THE OCKSHEPER1DA ROY HILDEBRAND “Hildy” Oh isn’t he just too Maddening, Foot Ball. Class Play. VERNON WINIKER “Birnie” Another gay middie with a girl in every port. THE OCKSHEPERIDA HAZEL C. BROWN “Brownie” An all around good sport! Athletics, Glee Club, Class Reporter, Tennis, Vice President of Q. E. Q. HARVEY TSCHIRGI “Hob” His voice was ever sweet and low, Glee Club. HELEN DOYLE Pretty Baby, Glee Club, Athletics, Class Play. THE OCKSHEPERIDA GERTRUDE CONDRAN “Whiffle” Champion Dancer and Tennis Player. President Tennis Club T6-’17, Athletic Commissioner ’17. Editor in Chief of the Ocksheperida ’17, Athletics. Basket Ball. Leading Lady in Class Play, Orchestra. GUY STURGEON “Dietz” Sweet sixteen and never been kissed, Foot Ball. Glee Club, Class Play. THE OCKSHEPERIDA GERTRUDE BROWN “Gert” Our Gibson girl. JOE MAIER Joe’s first love affair all over but the alimony. Foot Ball. BEULAH MILLS “Billy” Hospitality personified. Athletics, Class Play, Glee Club, Secretary Q. E. Q. THE OCKSHEPER1DA LOIS JENKINS “Priscilla Jane” An ideal school teacher. Charles Chaplin has a rival at last. Foot Ball. Tennis Champion ‘16. Treasurer Tennis Club. THE OCKSHEPERIDA DOROTHY DONAHUE “Dot” The original Delilah. Athletics. LEONARD HOLLISTER “Len” The good shepherd who looks after the Lamb. Glee Club. THE OCKSHEPERIDA LEONARD SPRACKLEN “Sprack” Foot Ball, Class Play, Glee Club. ARCHIE EWOLDSON “Gotch” Gimme a cent I wanna be tough! THE OCKSHEPER1DA HAZEL COSSITT “Teddy A jolly Q. E. Q Girl, Athletics, Honor Student, THE OCKSHEPER1DA ETHEL ALLEN Some boy! What is my favorite color hose? Blue and Gold. Athletics. HARRY JACOBS “Jakie” Undisputed favorite of the Virgil class. Tennis, Class Play. THE OCKSHEPERIDA HILMA HUSMAN M—m—m—more cakes, Hilma. JOHN ROBBINS, “Little Johnnie Quack Foot Ball. ELSIE BRENISHOLTZ My ambition is to talk and talk loud. Commercial Shark. THE OCKSHEPERIDA WILLIAM WALLING “Bill Always broke, Debating. MILDRED FRAZIER I’m going to be a Red Cross nurse. Glee Club. THE OCKSHEPERIDA THE OCKSHEPER1DA RALPH GOEBEL Madam Chairman, I object. Glee Club, Class Play, Debating. HILMA BYLUND The one dignified and stately Senior. ■ CHARLES COONEY I ain’t goin’ to the navy unless I can be admiral— but he did. Orchestra. Why DoesAct LikeThat? “Say Mol, got any dough that’s kinda’ bumin’ yer palm—oh, come across now, be a sport, Mol. I gotta have them iron men—God knows I gotta have ’em!” The shaker was a young bowery tough, a long greenish yellow face, shrewd expression, hair and eves mouse colored; who stood snapping nervously his slim yellow fingers. He came near Molly and putting his arm around her, caressed her, and vague meaningless promises issued from his colorless, calloused lips. “Yuh see kid, I’m goin’ tuh make a big pull nex’ week an’ I’ll shell up then. No Sis, I aint fergot that other neither.” “Oh, I spos’e I’ll haf’ to, Slim; where dye’ think T get the coin t’ buy my glad rags with; y’ know I ain’t had a new rig since Eve—, oh, well, hand me that bag. Y’ can’t have moren’ three.” A crafty smile played over the face of the triumphant Slim and revealed his irregular yellow teeth, elaborately stained by the powerful artist “Nicotine.” To console Mol for the loss of the three “bucks” he slipped as gracefully to the piano as a grey-green lizard and played Mol’s favorite tune, “Memories.” Music was his redeeming quality and the words seemed suggested in the music and in spite of her financial troubles Mollv could not resist singing the refrain. She returned to her six by six bedroom, pulled back the curtain and thoughtfully powdered her nose. And now while she’s engaged in this delightful occupation, let’s all take a peep at her in the cracked looking glass of her dusty littered dressing table. Young? Very; nineteen, red-haired, green eyed, and a rosebud mouth; kissable? Oh, very! And complexion—oh yes,“the skin we love to touch” variety. She gazed abstractedly at the image in the glass but gained consciousness with THE OCKSHEPERIDA a start as she saw a blotch of powder on a black arched eyebrow. “Yes,” she murmured, “I’m good looking—even Slim admits that; but if he does like me why does he act like that, and if he doesn’t like me why does he act like that?” “Molly, Molly,” sharply, “fer heavens sake what d’ye mean by bangin’ around this way; why it’s half past seven and y’ haven’t et yer break fits’ yet an’ yer a goin’ to be late n’ get more docked from yer pay. Come right out now, yer Pa’s awaitin’ t’ eat with you!” “Cornin’ in a minute Ma.” “Conte right now. I’m familiar with what yer minutes is.” She answered this rebuke by fluffing her hair, throwing some muddy shoes in the direction of the diminutive clothes closet, picking up a soiled shirt waist from a chair and whistling gaily, slipped out of the room into the small hot kitchen. “Lord, Molly, I wish’t y’ wasn’t so noisy always whistlin’ er singin’ er talkin’ at the top of yer voice. Don’t y’ know m’ headaches is always worse’ll usual this month?” “Sorry if I hurt yer head ma, but this dump's alx ut as gay as a tomb except when Slim’s ticklin’ the ivories. Wasn’t you ever young once?” “Yes, I was, n’ I was good lookin’ enough that I didn’t have t’ plaster m’ face with powder neither. Y’ look as white as a sheet!” During this spirited dialogue the red-haired father had sat patiently with eyes fixed adoringly on his Molly; now he ventured, “Well, come Mary, get on yer breakfus’, fer Molly kid n’ I. both gotta be goin’.” The meal was well cooked and served as daintily as red table cloth and thick china permitted. While the meal was in progress, “Christy” Molly’s little terrier came to her chair and whined suggestively. Molly gave the dog some well browned toast only to encounter her mother’s disapproval. THE OCKSHEPERIDA “How many times,” she said meaningly, “have I told you not to feed that dog at the table; y’ teach him to steal an’ t‘ be a nuisance. Y’ know she stole that sixty cent hunk of meat off the cabinet when I went to see Mrs. Jones Saturday. I’ve a good notion t’ get rid of her even if you do pay the tax.” After breakfast Molly stepped out on the fire escape and her eyes sought furtively the building opposite—now the second story—now third, then sixth window to the right, until they rested on an ice pick to the right of the aforesaid window. “Oh,” she murmured, “ice pick to the right, yes that means I’ll be waiting on the corner to meet you.” Molly donned her stylish little hat and jacket, adjusted a hair pin more satisfactorily, kissed her admiring father and held out a soiled silk waist. “If y’ get time, ma, I wish y’d wash this as I might—, I might go t’ the movies t'night!” “There v’ go again, me a drudgin’ in the kitchen n’ washin’ fer you n’ you agoin’ round with green young fellas’ t’ shows. Say. Molly child, button up yer coat, tain’t spring yet; it’s real chilly out ain’t it, Pa?” Wistfully fingering the dainty garment, she said, “Didn’t y’ like the way I ironed the lace on that Georgette one, Molly, kinda made it stand out.” “Yes, Ma, that looked awful pretty. Dick thought so too; n’ if yer too tired n’ yer headache’s worse don’t bother to wash the waist but take a walk in the park.” And then shyly, “I thought the toast was awful good this morning, Ma.” “Good bye Molly.” “Good bye.” Dick was on the corner to meet her. “You’re looking mighty nifty this mornin’, little Jane, with that classy little lid over one ear,” was his enthusiastic comment. Now while she’s blushing and saying the same THE 0CKSHEPER1DA old answer, let’s see what the “passers by,” as O. Henry says, (“God knows there’s no place to pass but by”) think of him. Dick was good natured, twenty-five, good looking, heavy about the shoulders, blonde and talkative; an apt American boy. He wore the inevitable neatly cut blue serge, cheerful red tie with brazen chrysanthemums adorning it; shoes stylish and exaggerated. ‘‘Boss made me awful sore last night. Mol, got sassy y’ know and asked me a hundred an’ one unnecessary questions, air if I hadn’t a knowed it ’ud put our Wednesday night movies and Sunday trips to Coney on the blink, Fd a give it to him! And when he as’t me if I was takin’ that box t’ the shij)ping clerk I’da said, ‘Me, sure not—can’t y see I’ve got a divin’ suit on, and that I’m just unhitchin’ my, Zepplin from the door knob of the white house so I can teach the dragon flies how to swim.’ Oh! all the gab I gotta take from those fella’s Mol, and if it wasn’t for a certain little Jane I’d be a throwin’ the blame job up!” “Sure. Dick, an’ I know just how y’ feel, but I wouldn’t be atall surprised if yuh got a raise n’ get promoted to the shippin’ department; cause you’re sa strong n’ sa smart!!!” They boarded the car at Forty-second street. “I hate t’ leave y’ here kid, but I gotta hurry. I can’t afford to be late if I want a promotion. S’long little Jane.” “S’long Dick.” “Meet y’ tonight here, Molly.” “Hl’o, Molly kid.” “I saw y’ today, Dick, takin’ that blonde t’ lunch.” Dick, tactlessly and enthusiastically, “Yes, she’s a purty good sort, always takes my part when the lioss is rampagin’. She’s a good looker too, pretty hair and—oh—she’s got a nifty line of talk. Kinda’ kid like and mighty becomin’.” Molly gasped and a look of acute pain passed THE OCKSHEPERIDA her lovely face. She recovered herself quickly and a defiant look crept into the wide hurt eyes as she said listlessly. “Well, if she’s sa much to the mustard why don’t y’ hook up?” Dick looked surprised at this outburst, but determined to see if she meant it and said flippantly “Might take that advice, Molly, yer advice always comes straight from the shoulder.” With elalx rate carelessness, “Oh, by the way, Dick, I can’t go t’ the movie t’night; ma’s headache is worse n’ usual n’ she‘ll want me t’ home. An’ l)esides it’ll suit you letter anyway, l ecause you can go with your cute good lookin’ little blonde.” She walked airily away, tossing her lovely, glowing head and left a bewildered, peni-tent young man moaning. “Well, what in thunder, Molly, have 1 done now ? Well she doesn’t need to fly off the handle like that; of me speakin’ well of a mighty good friend and a darn good lookin’ girl! If she does give a cent for me, why in heck does she act like that and if she doesn’t, the little experiment I’m going to try won’t hurt her.” Next Sunday Dick took the blonde to Coney and as fate would have it, met the furious Molly with the floor walker at Maccy’s. Molly passed the couple without glancing in their direction, but she knew exactly how the blonde was dressed and saw through Dick’s assumed gaiety. She made mental note of the woman’s appearance. “Blonde, twenty-eight, j eroxide and a combination of Booth Tark-ington’s baby talk girl and any commonplace, nearly thirty, man-hunting creature.” Meanwhile the “other woman” said, “red haired, common featured, fiery tempered, rather cute looking girl, but not at all the woman for Dick.” (Rivals always say the other one is not the perfect soulmate). She also resolved to get acquainted with this red haired creature, as she might have some very useful information. THE OCKSHEPERIDA Molly rather neglected Mr. Jones and in spite of her anger toward Dick, wondered whether he would buy the blonde a little bunch of violets. As they passed again she saw with relief that the blonde did not wear violets. Dick rather neglected the blonde and in spite of his anger toward Molly, wondered if Jones would take her out in one of those “gondolas” and try to make love to her. And then he discovered that he had always disliked and distrusted this Jones. Finally he submerged in a sea of the cloying sweetness of her baby talk and longed for Molly as a life giving oasis or firm fresh island. He invented an excuse to take the blonde home early. That night he went down to the pool hall to “drive dull care away” and see the “fella’s” and finally he spied Slim and took him aside and said, “She’s down on me Slim, and as Ex-President Taft says, “God only knows what fer.” And then he related as much of the fateful quarrel as he could rememl er. “Oh, ain't I in a hell of a fix. Slim? Ain’t I? I’m tired of cheap Bohemia, blondes, resting my feet on brass rails, poker. What I want is real life with an A No. I little red headed Jane as a partner!” “Poor guy, lie’s got it bad,” his companion sobbed from time to time as he told of the virtues of this heavenly girl. Slim promised to do his share toward effecting a reconciliation. When Molly got home that Sunday she felt an even greater resentment toward the recreant Dick. She had made up her mind she was going to forget him. So she took all the keepsakes of their friendship, a dried rose, two or three notes, a bunch of withered violets and an old dance program, where she had first met him, and ruthlessly burned them in the kitchen stove. Then she told herself even more energetically that she was going THE OCKSHEPERIDA to forget that “worthless—worthless—creature!” When she went home to supper she lied cheerlessly alx ut Coney and Dick, but she did not deceive her adoring family one whit. After supper Slim stayed home and sang and played his inevitable ragtime and thus helped to while away a trying evening for Molly. Then she played checkers with her father, kissed her mother and started for l ed when Slim met her in the hall and said, “Say, Mol, don’t be too hard on him. lie’s such a kid. Y’ know ye’re kinda peppery when ye’re peeved; he’s not a half bad guy, Molly, honest I know him. Molly dear, it’s you he’s after.” “Thank you, Slim,” Molly replied icely, “I need no advice from you r’ anylxxly else. I c’n manage m’ own affairs.” She got into lied and tossed and turned and thought over the fateful quarrel again and again and moaned hundreds of times, “Oh, if he does love me why does he act like that, and if he doesn’t, why does he want to torture me. Oh, I’ll just avoid him and forget all alx ut him, but I can’t—I can’t—I cant, I lov—I mean I hate him so.” Finally after the menace and anguish of the night had passed, tears came and great sobs shook her and when the storm of unhappiness had passed she laid her soft cheek on folded hands and slid, rather than sank, into the cool grey regions of sleep. When she dressed the next morning she could not resist looking out of the window and saw the ice pick to the right of the window as usual. She decided to go to the store by Twenty-third street instead of the usual way, to avoid Dick. It was a very disappointed young man who saw no icepick adorning the window opposite and on his way to work stepped into the florist’s and said, “I want a two dollar bunch of the swellest purplest, sweetest violets y’ got in the store, tied with white satin ribbon and here’s a note to go with ’em. T’ THE OCKSHEPERIDA Ik? sent up by five t’night. I’ll write the address here. Yep, that bunch ’ll do.” Emma and Mae, her two chums, showed their sympathy by doing extra clerking but this angered more than soothed her for the inde] endent little soul did hate to Ik? pitied. When they went to lunch Mae said, Pmr li’l kid, they’ve had a scrap n’ I reckon she thinks the world’s come to an end; but I’ll bet mv new silk waist, they make up inside a week, and they’ll l e as dippy as ever.” “Gee,” Emma remarked, “ain’t it awful and astonishin’ how bein’ in love makes you lose every rap a sense you ever had and makes you act foolish and quarrelsome. My, I thank my lucky stars and the Good Gawd I hain’t got no flutterin’ of my hlood pumpin’ organ.” When they got back Mae looked toward the glove counter and leaned faintly against the door, “Look Emma,” she murmured weakly, “What dye know about that?” “Oh, huh, I see,” said Emma viciously, “that peroxide dame never even Ixmght a hairpin here before. I’ll bet that slab sided gazabo has made trouble n’ come t’ see how her scheme’s pannin’ out. Well leave it t’ Molly t’ put the skids under her. Say Emma v’ couldn't fix them gloves on the show case could v’ so y’ could hear the gab?” “Sure, I’ll get hep—leave it to me, Mae.” Molly looked lovelier than ever for the sleepless night had given her a Incoming pallor which was intensified by her glistening red hair. As exposed by O. Henry, rivals do not sit and glamour at one another or even invite each other to killing parties and duels as many novelists would have us believe. What they really do is to try to get intimate enough with the other person to find out just what chance they’ve got of winning the creature desired. The blonde knew this and that was why she was so anxious to get a date with Molly so she could pump her. THE OCKSHEPERIDA “Hullo,” the blonde said airly. “I’d like to get s’m gloves. I think these little white ones with black foxin’s ’r good looking but I want somepin lots dressier than them. I go sa much y know. I got s’m grey kid boots fer l)est—my how it does cost t’ get the glad rags t’ gad with. Oh, I had the best time yestiddy, went to Coney with a bear of a fella—I thought I saw you there, was y’? “Yes,” Molly assented shortly, “I was but I m gettiir awful sick of Coney—same ole thing every Sunday.” “He certainly was the grandest fella! Dye know him?” “Hardly on speakin’ terms,” Molly said truthfully. “What kinda gloves did y’ say y’ wanted?” “Well, I guess I won’t take any t’day, but I’ll wait fer the summer shipment. Say can t y come to the movies with me t night? ’ “Nope,” said Molly decidedly, “I got a date with my ma and we’re goin’t’ bed. “What y’ goin’ t’ do tomorrow night?” “Goin’t’ be too busy t’ see any curly eyed, blue haired Grace Pickfords or Mary Cunards,” said Molly more decidedly. “Well if you’re so sure that ve’re goin’ t’ be busy every time an’ all the time, I infer—, well so long!” “So long,” said Molly most decidedly. As she was coming home that night, she saw Christy coming to meet her. She whistled and the terrier barked ecstatically, wagging his stub of a tail in welcome and wriggled with joy as she said, “Well did the ole Christy come to see her missy. Poor ole doggy, was you lonesome without me today? He’s a mean man to make your missy unhappy, isn’t he. Christy dog. Nev’ mind, we’ll forget him. won’t we; all men is mean ole beasts, ain’t they, Christy? Oh, forget him Christy, oh God— how I wish I could. I could no more forget him than I can stop breathing—oh. I’m so miser- THE OCKSHEPERIDA able and unhappy, Christy dog.” She tucked him under her arm and told him all her troubles and his lovely brown eyes showed their sympathy and understanding and with ready tongue he tried to comfort her. Dick was watching them wistfully, from the window and said, “Lucky dog! O, these women— these women, they lavish their affections on dogs, cats, horses—anything but men! Now, just look at that mangy cur tryin’ to lick her face. Well for the love of Pete! I thought it was coming—she actually kissed that cur—and seems to be talkin’ to it in a way she never did to me!” And feeling very abused and as blue as indigo, he watched them disappear in the house. She found the violets and note waiting for her and they were equally sweet and healing to her hurt pride and wounded heart. The little note was ardent and brief and ran, “Forgive Darling Molly and forget.” “P. S. If you’ll go to the movies tonight with me put the ice pick to the left of the window. Dick.” After some hesitation she planted the ice pick firmly to the left of the window, and singing happily put on her prettiest waist (the one he liked best), new suit, tilted her hat to a more becoming angle, thoughtfully powdered her nose and murmured, “Now why did he act like that?” “Come on Molly dear, let’s hurry to the movies where we can be alone,” he whispered, and when they were comfortably settled in the alcove of the theater, “Oh, Molly, I really didn’t mean to hurt you so, I don’t give a darn about her the way I do about you. Honest t’ John I don’t dearest, but what you said just got me so peeved. I didn’t know what I was doin’; say kid, Molly, are we a team: are v’ willin’ to get under the same yoke with me?” Molly answered according to this proverb: THE OCKSHEPERIDA “Love is the language of eyes so the poet sings, for the lips are supposed to be busy with other things.” And as the lights were dim, and the music soft and the people all around absorbed in their own thoughts or the pictures and she looked so small and sweet, he— After this they had no serious misunderstandings and the night before her wedding day her heart seemed so full she stepped away to the little grey church where they were to be married and in the dim cool twilight clasped her hands tightly. Soon the little tense figure slipped to the floor. “Oh, God, let me think,” she whispered. “Oh, God, please, please, please make me be a good wife to him—a letter wife than I’ve been a daughter; I’m so thoughtless and poor. Ma gets so little pleasure and pretty clothes ; and dear old patient Pa! Oh God! she moaned, “I’m not good enough for him.” (When women say that they are too good for them.) “Oh, help me to control my fiery temper and be good to him. Oh, I’m so happy so happy! God don’t let this be a dream!” Someone had entered unnoticed and Dick came to her with eyes suspiciously wet and brilliantly tender. “Little Jane, Molly darling,” he cried, “don’t, don’t do so—why in the name of the sacred Gods of Egypt should think you’re not good enough for me? You’re always trying to l e good n’ then wonderin’ if you have—don’t stop to think, dearest, rip ahead and do the first thing that comes to you. I’ll stand the music. Repent afterwards if necessary; it’s no trouble to repent. I spend half my time doing it. You try to put too rigid shackles on my little impulsive red head.” She looked so small and sweet, he— “Oh, but you don’t know me,” she sobbed, “you just love your ideal: why, I even—I even say ‘damn’ when I’m mad—n’—n’ everything. “There, there, there kid, you’re not like most THE OCKSHEPER1DA story heroines who can cry without getting a red nose and eyes and your tears have wet wide areas of powder on your face. Do anything you want to tomorrow, kid, M be responsible for you and say, dearie, bust the weeps long enough to guess what’s happened t’ me—t’ us. Guess!” “Oh, I can’t, Dick.” “Yes, you can—guess!” “Well, an uncle you’d forgotten all about left you a hundred million for a wedding present.” “Nope, guess agin.” “The blonde gave us that percolator I’ve been hinting for, for the last month.” “Nope.” “Aw, tell me, Dick.” “Got a ten bone raise and in the shipping department.” “Well, I always said you’d get there, you’re sa’ strong and sa’ smart!” “Come along kid you gotta get y’r beauty sleep for tomorrow you’ll be mine.” “I tried m’ dress on today, Dick”—and she looked so small and sweet, he— It took them just one hour to sav good night and then he forgot something and had to come back and say it all over again. Next morning Emma, Mae, Slim, her mother and father came to the little grey church to see Molly get “tied up.” A sober Molly and a radiant nervous Dick walked slowly up the aisle and a promising young clergyman pronounced them man and wife. The bright morning sun shone through the brilliantly lighted colored windows on the little group and lingered caressingly on Molly as she said in clear certain tones “I do.” After the ceremony there was the usual kissing of the bride by the men and “Oh, doesn’t she look sweet,” from the women and finally after the happy pair left for their flat, the girls recounted all of Molly’s many virtues as enthusiastically as if it were her funeral THE OCKSHEPER1DA instead of the beginning of a new life. A month after the wedding Molly was desperately hurrying around in the little kitchen, trying to get Dick’s breakfast on time. Everything had gone dead wrong. They had got up later than usual, the gas range had acted up and while Molly was hunting Dick’s bed room slippers the toast had burned black. The breakfast was a dismal failure and Dick said nothing during the meal but merely glanced at the offending toast and with a disagreeable frown pushed it aside, sipped a little coffee and rushed to his room to dress for work. From the bed room came unmistakable signs of conflict and as Molly paused at the door she saw an angry red faced Dick jerking off an offensively wilted collar and saying things that young wives are shocked to hear. Then the inevitable, fickle, tragic collar button rolled joyfully and rapidly under the proverbial l ed and at this stage of the familiar drama the abuse by Dick of the criminal collar button became unbearable and she stuffed her fingers in her small pink ears and ran for the comforting parlor sofa, threw herself upon it and buried her face and moaned, oh, so bewilderedly and helplessly, “Why does he act like that?” Hazel C Brown, ’17. History of the Class In the fall of 1913, there came into High School the largest class of Freshmen that hitherto had entered. A hundred strong, they were, and the upper classmen looked down upon the Freshmen in awe and admiration. The class, as a whole, took a great interest in athletics and school activities, until, at the end of the year, the class of ’17 was in a fair way of becoming “The Class of Sheridan High School.” I11 our Sophomore year the class organized. Leonard Spracklen was elected presidnt, Frederica Buell vice president, Marie lion secretary, and Gertrude Condran treasurer. We chose for our colors, lavender and white. At this time the commission form of government was first instituted in High School, the representatives elected from our class being Marie Stewart and Claire Mills. The Junior year was full of interest and activity. Our aims were high and we wished to do something that would not only be remembered by the class of ’i 7, but by all the future classes of the Sheridan High School. Our officers during the first half of the year were the same as those of our Sophomore year. During the last half, Frederica Buell was made president, Roy Hildebrand vice president, Marie Hon secretary, and Roscoe Schwab treasurer. Our commissioners were Helen Doyle and Leonard Hollister. Several members of the football squad belonged to the class of ’i7 and we were represented in the debating team. Like many great men who have failed to realize their highest ambitions, our greatest hopes were not realized, for our Junior play was never given. However, we paved the way for the success of the future classes, the blazing of the trail to success. At the end of the year we gave a banquet in honor THEfOCKSHEPERlDA of the class of ’i6. Hitherto it was customary for the upper classes to have a “Flag Rush” but the class of ’17 dispensed with the method of contest, thus setting an example and standard for the future classes of High School. At last our Senior year arrived. The class had diminished in numbers, due to various reasons. Ernest Cox, George Johnson and Clyde Kelsey had left our ranks for the Mexican border and Alfred Dunning, Vernon Winiker and Charles Cooney joined the navy. Shortly before commencement, Margaret Reid went into training for the Red Cross Society. However, what was lacking in numbers was made up in knowledge and class spirit. Frederica Buell was president, Roscoe Schwab vice president, Marie Hon secretary, and Claire Mills treasurer. Miss Thompson was class sponser and Gertrude Condran and Roscoe Schwab were the class commissioners. The class was well represented in school activities. As commencement week drew near, we were looked upon with pride and envy by all underclassmen; and especially so, when the class play proved to l e the great success which only the Seniors of ’17 could acnieve. At last, after four years, through pleasures and difficulties, the class of ’17 passed out of High School with great hopes and possibilities. THE OCKSHEPERIDA «.V 0'Cb ttnvpuf luivi u tW V ttwoxv vcu W Wvaxxv t c� svc VV W C-V(U -ft oto ca Wattu WU VUW ' VU. WWnA V enr CittVtuiU t vaAt« VVaxA 'Ao c o %tY« W)r U OU®T JtV «cf.y A n tt'u K ot� V « W mm. i v vb aAk©r vJtv uAVv v u 4 oa «p(«St(v a mc W Wo'f vivAtt® tA V)ctw vaA X voxvicr (Arvmotvv av«V n a v tiu assac o vA i YAA Of 04v« V vtAor � v ft«k v« 10 IViVCKvaf usvtvaxv •Vt t Aaxv VoVxcr orct cxvocytt. Vcc ■ -S tvc � ©IrOT records— k vA'K'A’cA VW OH pernor o)j| Ui y wwAy a i THE OCKSHEPER1DA IUW c Wax A Vi«o� avk V avwm V Su QlW -VVoYV % VV uva GviXl VVAwva Vjt Ikva a- tA UYvlAvA AoW W ?) e vAaV CWA« AtaWc x lW.tttv€ W $ AVvotw om« Vav.V s Yuc ic i a o f on ti ta cr ,uc� VoYcY WotjUs mau W ovva fC Asaav Vtr l c v 3 oc C A WiruOuvcV OoV b A oAor � yu s «t Art. V OU t A taW o - aA i a vuA v AUv VvusUa v ‘fcfy v«vv iaM fly V«ac «r V oso jW u a oV kAi V Wv V W VVuca i Wl y a Sv W V av t aa. Junior Banquet The banquet given by the Junior class Saturday, June 9, proved a most fitting event to usher in the festivities of commencement week. At the banquet, given at the Congregational church, covers were laid for about 140 guests, including the members of the Junior and Senior classes and the faculty. The military idea was carried out in all details. The tables were effectively decorated with bombs, cannon and small tents were used as place cards. 'Phe military idea was also carried out in toasts with Harry Kay as toastmaster. The following toasts were given: Priority Board, Mr. Early: Farm Reserve, Roscoe Schwab; Commission of Food Administration, W illiam Edelman; Director of Munitions, Mr. Marshall; S. H. S. V. U. S. Buelah Mills; Submarine Destroyers, Mr. Hewitt, O. R. T. S., Ralph Goebel; Aviation Service, Pierre LaFleiche; Red Cross, Frederica Buell. After a most enjoyable banquet the party went to the I. O. O. F. hall which was beautifully decorated in the national colors, where dancing was participated in until midnight. The Class Sermon On Sunday evening, June II, 1917, the members of the class assembled in the basement of the Congregational church. After being arranged in line they took their places in the church. The service was opened with an organ selection by Mrs. Marshall, after which the choir sang an anthem. Dr. Long then led in prayer. Miss Irene Dana rendered a vocal selection with good effect. Reverend Mr. Fisher then delivered the address of the evening. He showed that the foundation of life and achievement was character. He dwelt on the importance of the virtues of Holiness, Purity, Industry and Determination. He selected as his text the twenty-fifth verse of the seventh chapter of St. Matthew, “And the rain fell and the floods came and the winds blew and they beat upon the house and it fell not for it was founded on a rock.” The sermon was very effective and will l e remembered by the members of the class. Dr. Long concluded the service with the bene-diction. Ralph N. Goebel, ’17. Com mencement The commencement exercises were held at the Orpheum Theatre, Wednesday evening, June 13th. By eight o’clock every seat was taken and many were standing in the rear of the house. The forty-seven graduates were seated in semi-circular rows on the stage and eacli girl carried a bouquet of roses, the class flower. Palms and ferns were used to decorate the stage. The exercises began by an overture by the S. H. S. Orchestra and then a violin solo by Mr. Fred Decker. Rev. Aikens pronounced the invocation and benediction. The Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club sang two pleasing selections. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. F. M. Fling, head of the history department at the University of Nebraska. His subject was, “What Are We Fighting For?” Having studied in Germany, he knew conditions there and could give a better account of the reasons for the war. After the address Prof. J. J. Early presented the diplomas. The honors were awarded to Cora Williams, Frederica Buell. Claire Mills and Hazel Cossitt. Green Stockings, 17 Class Play The curtain slowly rose, disclosing a calm and natural scene. The characters seemed to be wholly unconscious of the public eye, and the first act of “Green Stockings” l egan. Who could have guessed that a moment before, when the signal for the curtain was given, a scene of worry and excitement reigned behind that same curtain. But this was no time for worry. Confidence was demanded now, and the play must be a success. Lines simply had to l e remembered, and no one dared forget a cue. No one did. The characters got down to serious business. The act progressed smoothly. As the curtain fell a chorus of admiring remarks followed. “Isn’t it good?” “Aren’t the costumes pretty?” “They’re just fine!” The Juniors? Well—the Juniors were simply overwhelmed, as they never had been before. (luring their long school career. Not a sound from the Juniors, until four of the most venturesome, in a desperate attempt to save the day, sallied forth on the stage and proceeded to help entertain. However, even they hesitated, for it was plain bv this time that the Seniors didn’t even need the Juniors to help their play along. The play was a success in itself. The second and third acts were even better than the first. Celia fibbed in an amazing manner, nearly driving Aunt Ida to distraction. And Guy! Really, people never ajipreciated the artistic side of Guy’s temperament until they saw him play as Robert Tarver. “God Hess mv soul!” Wm. Faraday was greatly worried over Celia's prospects for future happiness. There was no longer cause for anxiety, as the last act came to a close, and the THE OCKSHEPER1DA house rang- with applause, when Celia decided that twenty years was long- enough for Col. Smith to wait. The cast of characters was as follows: Madge (Mrs. Parkingham)...............Frederica Buell Evelyn (Lady Trenchard)...................Marie Hon Aunt Ida, Mrs. Chisholm Faraday). Buelah Mills Martin (Butler to Faradays)........Harry Jacobs Phyllis (youngest daughter)........ Helen Dovle Robert Tarver (Engaged to Phyllis) Guy Sturgeon Mr. James Raleigh............. Roy Hildebrand Mr. Henry Steele..............Leonard Spracklen Friends of the Faradays Admiral Grice......................Ralph Goebel Wm. Faraday (Father of the Faraday Girls) ..............................Claire Mills Celia ........................ Gertrude Condran Col. Smith (Alias Col. Vavasour) Pierre LaFleichc THE OCKSHEPER1DA Editorial The staff wishes to thank everybody who has helped to make the Ocksheperida a success. Whether your help has been contributions or sul -scriptions, it has been appreciated. Without both the Ocksheperida would not l e a success. We wish to thank especially our faculty advisors and our advertisers. S H S The staff wishes the best of luck to the staff of ’i8. In turning- the Ocksheperida over to their hands we hope that they will do their part and make the paper a greater success than it ever has been. S H S Now that the United States has taken the final plunge into war she has commenced to look up hei resources and is taking an inventory of all her possessions. One of her greatest, or we might even say, her wealthiest possessions is Alaska. Upon this subject, Mrs. La Mance, a W. C. T. U. worker, entertained as well as enlightened the students. She stated the numerous products obtained from Alaska and of the help these would be to the United States in time of war. Mrs. La Mance told some very interesting stories that were pretty hard to swallow, but “seeing as how” she has been there and we haven’t, we will have to take her word. Before she told these stories though, she said there were three kinds of liars, but the greatest of these is the Alaska liar. I think we shall have to believe that also. Our Teachers Miss Thompson, although a new teacher, readily won her way into the hearts of all, particularly the Seniors. As Senior class sponsor she proved herself capable of steering the class along the road to a successful end. May the classes to follow l e as fortunate in securing so excellent a sponsor as we were. Miss Persinger thinks “homesteading” will be more profitable than teaching history in S. H. S.. so intends to make that her future occupation for the years to come. (?) May her success in raising beans lie as great as was that of instructing history students during her three years in Sheridan., Miss Van Boskirk. being a new teacher this year, was, naturally, quiet and unobtrusive. We hope to become better acquainted next year. Miss Wells has decided after many years of work in Sheridan that her fields of advancement are limited. Next year she will seek new ones in which “shall we sav the age limit”—is not considered by ( ?)— Miss Good fellow proved to be very popular this year because she lived up to her name. Keep it up and your followers will lie many and devoted ones. If the students ever enjoyed going to class they did going to Miss Punphy’s. Interesting-well just ask those who know. If all the teachers were as popular as she—well let us imagine the result. Miss Hull as every one knows needs no flowery language to bring her before the public; her bearing and general characteristics are sufficient and tell all. Miss Lord—jolly, musical, out for a good time. Miss Parmelee—quiet, refined, unassuming and artistically inclined. THE OCKSHEPER1DA Walk-Over Stetson Shoes HEWITT’S QUALITY BOOTERY FOOTWEAR 1 Goodrich Evening Pumps Buster Brown Hosiery The Pictures in this Issue Were Made By THE FULLER STUDIO Sheridan National Building Telephone 34w THE OCKSHEPERIDA Miss Evjen is very domestically inclined and, Rumor says, “Wilso(o)n” take a boarder. Mr. Hewitt is perhaps the most versatile of the gentlemen teachers. He finds that he makes an excellent football coach, flirt, gardner, mathematics teacher and chaperone. (?) Mr. Daigle, known as “Doc” has certainly found a warm spot in the hearts of all the boys. His thorough understanding of boys can not be equalled by any other M. T. teacher. Mr. Benson seems to be a lady’s man, judging from the number of times Miss Stowe partook of his hospitality. Wasn’t it hard to decide whom to ask first when there were so many, Mr. Benson? Mr. Morfing—serious minded, considerate, energetic, analytically inclined, optimistic with absolutely no desire for money. Mr. Marshall—very generous with his yellow slips, but easily persuaded to substitute white ones instead. One doesn’t have to be big to have plenty of determination. If you don’t believe it, ask Miss Stowe or visit her class during a discussion on Suffrage, or the like. “Nuff Sed. THE OCKSHEPER1DA MESSICKS For Quality and Service MITCHELL “6” THE LIFETIME CAR Maxwell “25” World’s Champion Endurance and Economy Gar Kennedy-Spencer Auto Co. At C. H. EBY CO.. Garage W. Brundage St- Phone 180 or 635 Sheridan THE SHERIDAN INN Modern Rooms Throughout Cuisine Unexcelled Senior Party One of the most enjoyable events of the Senior social activities was the party given by Cora Williams at Lilac Lodge, her country home. The Senior girls started at eight in the morning and went as far as Acme in the street car and were met there by Cora and taken to her home. Many interesting places were visited, one of the most interesting being the old Indian graves. One of the girls found a bone and declared it to l e the bone of an Indian baby’s mouth and she was much chagrined when Mr. Williams told her the bone was the upper half of a mountain rat’s mouth. Another exciting event was caused when a pretty good sized water snake disturbed the water where three of the girls were wading. A committee of two started in pursuit but the culprit es-caped unharmed. At 12:30 an elaborate dinner was served and it is needless to say the girls did ample justice to all the good things. At five thirty the Senior boys motored from Sheridan and at six a most appetizing lunch was served, after which a lively game of one o’ cat was enjoyed. At about ten thirty the guests motored back to Sheridan, thoroughly tired but more thoroughly happy. THE OCKSHEPER1DA The Satisfaction of Using The Best SIFTED SNOW FLOUR Sheridan Manufacturing Co. Q. E. Q. Valentine Party On the 14th day of “Febby,” Sacred to St. Valentine Q. E. Q. Girls gave a party For the Senior boys and teachers Guests of honor at the gathering. Warm their welcome was and heart-y Ropes of hearts hung from the ceiling Swarms of hearts filled all the air space, And one’s breathing was peri cardiac So profuse the decorations. Archery was one amusement By the hostesses provided Shooting at a red heart target. With a simple bow and arrow. Thus to emulate Friend Cupid. How the human hearts all trembled Like the paper hearts above them. As their future fate they measured By their skill with bow and arrow By their trials at the target. The contestants’ agitation Made most of them shoot at random. Wide their arrows flew and scattering. Only one who hit the bulls eye Pierced the center of the target. Benson, cool and calculating, Cool was he as 0. E. Q. cumber. Aimed his arrow with precision As becomes one of his training Struck the target in the center. THE OCKSHEPER1DA “Hearty” the congratulations To the Scandinavian victor All agreed he “bane some” archer And we wondered what the prize was Cupid would be-Stowe upon him. And no supper could the guests have Till their broken hearts were mended Then the reunited couples Journey to the banquet table Cheerful ’neath red shaded candle. Beautiful the decorations, All in keeping with the Saint’s day. Viands served in heart shaped patterns. Charmed alike both eye and palate Of those gathered ’round the table. When at last the feast was ended, Two by two the guests departed, Paired off | y St. Valentine. Loud they all praised Q. E. Q. Girls. For this very pleasant evening. For this most ingenious party. Hazel C. Brown THE OCKSHEPERIDA DIE KORB MATERIALIVAREN HAUDLUNG A visit to the Basket Store will pay you well, For the goods are standard and fresh, that they sell. Their service is prompt and courteous, too. For their only motive is pleasing you. The prices are right and are much lower Than you’d pay for the Same Goods at another store. Because of the saving made this way. The terms are cash, and it’s easy to pay. Maurine Hollo, Sophomore J. P. McClintock Exclusive Sheridan Agent for MONARCH COAL The Standard Goal of Northern Wyoming Telephone 84 Terms Gash Office 410 Broadway USE “Pride of Sheridan” Flour Always the Best Always the Same Sold by all Grocers. Manufactured by The J. W. Denio Milling Company The Senior Picnic “Oh dear! It’s going to rain and spoil our picnic,” was the first thought when we awoke and looked out at the weather, Saturday morning, May 19, the day the Senior boys had planned a picnic for the members of the class and the faculty. It did rain a little but it did not spoil our picnic which goes to prove that the Seniors can always have a good time. We met at the post-office and left town about eight o’clock in cars, bound for Piney. We were scarcely out of town when the excitement began, one of our horseless carriages balked. In the presence of the fair sex the boys could not discuss the event freely but the girls offered all the advice necessary. Finally the rest went on, the driver staying with the car. Arriving at the canyon we each shouldered our share of the “grub” and started up the trail. Coming to a small stream we all stopped and took a drink (of pop), and then decided to have dinner there. Bonfires were built for roasting weenies and the feast began. Everybody agreed that the boys were “right there” when it comes to preparing picnic lunches, for it certainly was “some” feast, although the car with the sandwiches never arrived. After dinner part of us motored to the fish hatchery, went up into the canyon and explored the cave. About this time it began to rain and it poured for a few minutes. Those who did not go up to the canyon returned home by way of Tunnel Hill exploring the tunnel and the surroundings. Besides nearly all of the Seniors there were present from the faculty: Mr. Marshall, Miss Persinger, Miss Dumphy, Miss Thompson, Miss Van Boskirk and Miss Goodfellow. If you want any further information on the Senior picnic see the pictures. G. B., '17. THE OCKSHEPERIDA Bread and Pastry are made in the most up-to-date shop in the state by expert workmen. Open for inspection Hats Cleaned and Blocked HA! O. SHOE SHINES K. shw 18 So. Main The Sheridan Post Devoted to Local and County News Subscription __________________________$2.00 a year By Carrier______________________ $2.50 a year THE OCKSHEPERIDA THE OCKSHEPERIDA SUPERIOR LAUNDRY Give Us a Trial Phone 397 401 Broadway DODGE BROTHERS Motor Cars Kissel and Republic Trucks R. C. TARRANT, Agent See Society Scant! Clothes At Z AC KS Hats Furnishings VICTROLAS Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs Pianos and Player Pianos at Eastern Prices Sheridan Music Co. Easy Terms Opposite Postoffice Girls’ Athletics Girls’ athletics was introduced into Sheridan High School for the first time in 1916 and one-fourth point credit was given. The enrollment of the class was about 43. Seniors 11, Juniors 9, Sophomores 13 and Freshmen 10. Miss Wells and Miss Persinger were our instructors and coached numerous indoor baseball, basket hall and volley ball games, 1 esides drilling us thoroughly in calisthenics and ordinary “gym” work. T11 the early fall and spring we practiced on the outdoor basket ball field near the school house but the basement of the Congregational church was obtained during the winter. The Seniors had two speedy teams organized with Gertrude Conclran as captain. Coach Hewitt drilled them for some time and although we had dates with the Crow Agency government girls and Buffalo, we could not play because no suitable hall could lie found. However, now that the new Linden school gymnasium with its splendid equipment is completed the Sheridan High girls of next year will have a rich o rortunitv for various form of athletics. Heretofore, the boys have had most of the benefits of athletics, mainly because there was no gymnasium—-but here is your chance, girls. Show your mettle by rracticing faithfully and if you earnestly desire outside games the student body will gladly co-operate and help you get them. Tt isn’t just the games or winning them that counts so much but it is the astonishing benefits gained through these health-giving exercises. Athletics creates and stimulates a spirit of “gameness” foreign to some girls, gives life and pep to others and above all gives the “teamwork” idea, the root of cooperation which is so vital and necessary all through life. THE OCKSHEPERIDA Farmers and Consumers Co-operative Co. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Wyoming CAPITAL $100,000.00 Wholesale and Retail Grocers Machinery Hardware Salt Corn Twine Ivan Rodgers, Mgr. East of Sheridan Nat’l Bldg. Sheridan, Wyo. • QUALITY FIRST’’ Send Your Next Bundle to the PIONEER LAUNDRY Sox Darned Free THE OCKSHEPERIDA We Senior girls were very eager to win letters this year but “fate blocked the way” and now girls, don’t slam the door in opportunity’s face; she may get huffy and never call again. We sincerely hope the High School girls will show the ] ep and school spirit of the girls of ’17 by going in for athletics, working hard and faithfully, getting good schedules and winning the games. Margaret L. Reid, ’17- Baseball An attempt was made this spring to liven up things a hit with some sort of athletics. Track was out of the question, so base ball was started. In April a meeting of all the boys interested in baseball was called. Almost every boy turned out. Joe Maier was elected captain and James Bentley manager, but localise there were no teams here that we could play, and no outside games could lx scheduled, the team was never organized. The Juniors, however, thought that they could get nine good players and they made known a desire to play the Seniors, but insisted that the Seniors must challenge them. The challenge was issued and the Juniors accepted it. The captains (Maier for the Seniors, Luce for the Juniors) decided that the day would be Saturday, May 5. The game was played as scheduled, and a few fans for each side came to see it. Of course it was obvious who would win from the start. Camplin fanned the first three Juniors that came up. and everyone saw that the Juniors’ chances were very slim. There were many errors on both sides, but it was a good game considering the practice the boys had had and the lack of coaching. Both sides went in the air for one inning, but the rest of the time held tlrir opronents fairly well. The game was close, the score ending 17 to 15-The line-up was as follows: Seniors. Juniors. Spracklen. Robbins c James Bentley Camplin 1 Luce Russell 1 b Kay Jacobs 2 b Garbutt I,a Fleiche 3b Ferris Hon 1 f Edelman Spracklen. Robbins cf Bronson McBride rf Taylor THE OCKSHEPERIDA Largest Dealers in SCHOOL SUPPLIES in northern Wyoming Herbert Coffeen Company JACKSON’S Purveyors of Fine Stationery, Books and Office Supplies. Why not Make your Stationery Buying a Habit at JACKSON STATIONERY ©. 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The boys of Sheridan High School being too young to register and most of them too young to join the army, are doing their duty by making themselves efficient soldiers for the future. They are patriotic to the last one and a year from now will see them a body of well trained boys, acquainted with discipline and capable of doing their part for Uncle Sam. Officers from the fort have been kind enough to drill the boys, who have shown great enthusiasm. Their splendid marching on Registration Day proves that they mean business. Next year will be a common sight to see them scaling the eight foot wall. It is hoped we will be able to compete with Cheyenne and Casper in this activity. Patriotism! Is it a chord that must be struck that must be tuned, that must be tempered with until we get the right note? We did not need to THE OCKSHEPER1DA In all your thoughts think of the good things both spiritual and material When you think coal do likewise. BUY THE BEST Buy KOOI the QUALITY COAL W. H. WALLACE, Agent Phone 26 Ample Resources and EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT are the two factors that make this institution so successful. We fully appreciate that our success depends upon the success of our depositors and they can, at all times, depend upon us in their banking needs. This company is ABLE, in the highest sense, having experience, equipment, financial responsibility and permanency — qualifications which go to make up a bank of character. BANK OF COMMERCE Sheridan, Wyoming Capital and Surplus $300,000.00 THEIOCKSHEPERIDA strike it in S. H. S., and as a consequence we lost not a few of our comrades who are now doing their part in the army and navy. Where is the patriotic fire that flamed Mid snows at Valley Forge? Are men ashamed To render public homage to the sign And symbol of a nation soul divine And deathless? It is comforting to know In ’76 at least it was not so. Does our blood crawl so sluggishly today, That we. unmoved, that emblem can survey? Let us gather our arms and our canteen That the world may say in a future day, It was not so in T7. S H S Q. E. Q. The first meeting of the Senior girls was held early in October and the following officers for the O. E. Q. were elected: Miss Thompson, sponsor; Cora Williams, president; Hazel Brown, vice president; Dorothea Donahue, secretary, and Beulah Mills, treasurer. The combination of old rose and delft blue was chosen as the club colors for the vear and these were exhibited some time later when a color day was observed. Many delightful parties were given during the year, the first one of which was at the home of Margaret Reid. The form of entertainment was unique and everyone had a jolly good time. Beulah Mills entertained the club at an old maid’s party which proved a decided success; the costumes and also the stories of each girl provoking much merriment. On the night of February 10, the O. E. Q. club entertained the faculty and the boys of the Senior class at a Valentine party in the basement THE OCKSHEPERIDA STEIN WA Y Is the ideal Piano by which others are judged. When you choose a Steinway You give preference to the standard Piano of the world. Its purchase carries the assurance that money can buy nothing better Decker=CummingsMusicCo. The J. E. Hicks Furniture Co. J. E. HICKS, Prop. Ranges, Linoleums, Rugs, Dishes, Tents Camping Outfits, Furniture. New Goods Exchanged for Second-Hand Goods 15-17-21 Grinnell Ave Phone 522 Where the Air is Pure ORPHEUMTHEATRF HOME OF BIG SUPER-FEATURES JoeK Says: A little education is a dangerous thing. Learn and live easy THE OCKSHEPER1DA of the Congregational church. The rooms were beautifully decorated with showers of red hearts and various games appropriate to the occasion were played. A dainty four course lunch was served late in the evening. One of the most enjoyable affairs was the taffy pull at the home of Muriel Brundage. A few weeks later another party was given with Cora Williams as hostess. Games and dancing were enjoyed and a sumptuous Q. E. Q. lunch was served. The girls of the Junior class were initiated into the mysteries of the organization on the night of May 5 at the home of Mrs. Jouvenat on Residence Hill. After the rites were performed and each Junior had been conducted through the Chamber of Horrors, the old and new Q. E. Q.’s enjoyed various games. Some time later the Junior girls were entertained at a “good time” party to atone for the miseries of the initiation. Laura Jester was hostess on the evening of May 8th as a farewell courtesy to Margaret Reid, who left for California to go into training for Red Cross work. It was with a feeling of deepest regret that each member of the club bade her goodbye as she was a general favorite. The Q. E. O. of ’17 have compiled a cook book containing the choicest Q. E. Q. recipes, contributed by each girl. It is attractively illustrated by drawings that are appropriate and is not only useful but attractive. This has been dedicated to the future O. E. Q.’s by the club of ’17 and will be handed down to each succeeding class. The year has l)een one of many pleasures along with the school work. The club has accomplished its purpose of promoting close friendship, such as never existed before, among the girls of the Senior class. It is the hearty wish of the girls of the Q. E. Q. club of ’17 that to each future Q. E. Q. and especially to those of ’18 may come the happiest of times and the truest of friendships. Cora L. Williams. THE OCKSHEPER1DA BLOOM'S There are— Thirty Points of Superiority in Langham-High Suits For Younger Young Men Mention Motorcycle and the whole world thinks INDIAN SCHAEFFER RADCLIFFE 36 E. Brundage The Fir£t National Bank OF SHERIDAN, WYOMING Capital Surplus $50,000.00 $70,000.00 4% Paid on Savings Accounts Si Opens an Account OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS R. H. Walsh Malcolm Moncreiffe C. L. Chapman William Moncreiffe H. C. Stevens TENNIS. Tennis in Sheridan High School this year has brought out many crack players, although the school will lose some good players by graduation, among them the champion for two years; their places will l e tilled by the next year Freshman class and the players left in school. In the fall of the year a tournament was held for High School boys on the municipal courts in Pioneer Park. The tournament was hard fought throughout and all the matches were won by very close scores. The field finally singled down to Rolle Camplin and Edmund Goeliel. Camplin won the match after one of the closest matches ever seen on local courts, and with it the silver loving cup given bv Mr. Moncreiffe. On April 3rd a meeting was held and it was decided to fix up the High School courts, and to have a tournament the last of May. The weather interfered with these plans, however, and as it rained almost continually throughout May and until the end of school the plans had to be abandoned. Harrv Jacobs T7. S H S THE GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB. The Girls’ Glee Club of 1917 is composed of al out 50 girls, singing first soprano, second soprano and first and second alto, under the supervision of Miss Helen S. Lord. During the year the songs learned have been Ase’s Death. Caledonian Cradle Song and Bridal Chorus. Wednesday afternoon of every week was set aside for assembly. Songs were learned there. Some times specials were arranged by Miss Lord. Mr. Sherrard. Mrs. Byrd, pianist: Mr. Turmani, violinist. Miss MacFarlane and some of our High School students have aided in creating interest by their playing. Anvone joining the Glee Club and belonging the full term of nine months is awarded credit. THE OCKSHEPERIDA PROFESSIONAL CARDS Dr. H. y . Brown Dr. G H Buffum Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat OSTEOPATH Masonic Sheridan Temple Wyoming Masonic Sheridan Temple Wyoming Cusick Ken is ton Champion 6c Shannon Real Estate, Insurance PICTURE FRAMING Phone 333 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Barr Block Sheridan, Wyo. Phone 330 Sheridan, Wyo Phone 22 126 N. Main St. Dr.O.R. Docekal 0. N. Anderson DENTIST REAL ESTATE Evenings and Sundays Real Estate Loans, Fire Insurance, Abstracts of Title By Appointment 172 N Main St. Phone 134 Sheridan • Wyoming Sheridan, Wyoming . H. SHELTON BARBER SHOP ALL WORK GUARANTEED 30 North Main St. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB THE OCKSHEPERIDA W. E. Foley Furniture Store For Furniture, Carpets and Linoleums Opposite City Hall Phone 144 Tennis Goods BASE BALL SUPPLIES Spalding Official Outfitters BROWN DRUG CO. Phone 91 WHITMAN’S GANDIES Roy Seney, Pres. SHERIDAN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK SHERIDAN COUNTY SAVINGS BANK AND SHERIDAN BANKING CO. Capital $150,000.00 Surplus $10,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS P. P. Reynolds, President E. A. Whitney, Vice President W. G. Griffen, Treasurer J. D. Thorn, Cashier J. D. Gillespie THE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB. The Boys’ Glee Club a howling- success ? ? ? ? We don’t know about the success but there certainly has l)een enough howling. The sixth period assembly students on Wednesdays are more than prejudiced against them and no execution of their powers, no matter how well rendered, can remove this ill feeling and thoughts of misery they endured throughout the year. In spite of all the ridicule that has been heaped on them the boys feel that they have accomplished a great deal. They solemnly vow the hours spent in the presence of Miss Lord and under her rule have l een inspiring and beneficial. They are sure the fine singing in the assembly was in part, if not wholly, due to them. Oh, you think they are conceited, and why? Because every one makes light of their talents and will not l)elieve their leasts when they say they can make good music. They can though for some people have heard them. It is Miss Lord’s solemn adjuration that if the boys keep on improving they will make a great success in the music world. Owing to circumstances the Glee Club was not able to sing before the assembly or the public but they have hopes of making up for lost time next year. Roy Hildebrand. • THE OCKSHEPEWDA . i� � k 4 '• ►; ' •' ■■ --A ■• the toggery shop STAR GROCERY CO. Phone 133 The Store of QUALITY and SERVICE F. W. Wool worth Co. 5, 10 and 15 cent Store NO WAR PRICES SHERIDAN RAILWAY COMPANY Walking to school against the wintry blasts and spring Why not take our 8 o’clock car and go in comfort? Leaves Sugar Factory 8 a.m. Montana and Illinois Sts. 8:05 a.m. Western Hotel 8:10 a. m. Main and Alger 8:15 a.m. WOM EN OUTFITTE R S SHERIDAN, WYOMING rains is anything but agreeable High School 8:25 a. m. The High School Orchestra t f The H. S. Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Benson, proved a very popular organization this year. Last year marked the beginning of the orchestra hut no outside playing was done. This year the orchestra met and practiced twice a week and by hard work and patience became much in demand. They played for most of the I. O. O. F. and Eastern Star dances and nearly all the H. S. dances l esides playing for the Junior and Senior class plays and eighth grade and Senior commencements. We wish the best success to the orchestra for next year. THE OCKSHEPERIDA ESTABLISHED 1887 J. FRANK HEALD Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Kodaks, Silverware Gut Glass Fishing Tackle OTTO F. ERNST Manufacturer of high grade stock saddles. Largest Stock in Wyoming. Write for catalogue Sheridan - - Wyoming LORD POLL For Hardware We take old furniture in part payment for new goods SHERIDAN'S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE THREE FLOORS Phone 72 Save Your Dish Coupons Jokes Mr. Morfing—What does Hcl stand for? Student—Right now it stands for High Cost of Living. S H S Scott F.—Who taught you to dance? Juanita S.—Mr. Collins, and he was not always complaining of my stepping on his toes. Scott—Yes, but you paid him for stepping on him and you’re not paying me. S H S Yes. Helen’s parents are very particular about her moral education. Hollis—What way? Well, they even wanted the teacher to excuse her from improper fractions in commercial arithmetic the other day. S H S Miss W ells (sternly)—Did you tell your father you were going to fail in history? Rube K.—No, you see poor father wasn’t feeling well and I didn’t have the heart. SHS Norris says. 1 never had a broken heart I’ve ahvavs been a shy one I hear they’re splendid for one s art I’d really like to try one. SHS Mr. Morfing—Can you name a liquid that won’t freeze? Henrv M.—Hot water. THE OCKSHEPERIDA For T ” For Better IARRISON UEENE Better Shoes VJ SHOElVcO Shoes Special Agency Nettleton’s Shoes for Men Cousins Shoes for Women Play Mates for Children The Sheridan Commercial Co. Wholesale and Retail Groceries Hardware Implements Harness Paints Oils Field and Garden Seed Cor. Broadway and Alger Phone 7 THE OCKSHEPER1DA Marie—At the place where I stayed this summer a green young farmhand tried to kiss me and he said he had never kissed a girl before, and— Hec—What did you tell him? Marie—I told him I was no agricultural experimental station. S H S Cop (at crossing)—Say you’re a peach of a driver. If you was crossin’ the alkali desert you’d run into a hydrant. (Are you really as bad as that, Pierre?) S H S Archie—What would you say if I would throw a kiss to you? Pud—I would say you were the laziest person I ever met. S H S Didn’t you find it hard to lose all your money? Bill—Nope, the easiest thing in the world. S H S Did vou ever play cards for money? Len S.—Yep, but I never got it. S H S Hewitt—How do you make V equal X ? Roscoe—If I only knew, I wouldn’t be broke so often. S H S Roscoe says: To marry a fairy Sounds well in a book But wary men marry A competent cook. THE OCKSHEPER1DA If you love your UNCLE SAMY Now is the time to DO YOUR PART Stand by the President Work for the Red Cross Fight for Old Glory and the Freedom of all Mankind T. B. FREEMAN The Substantial Bank Accounts Of today, at least the most of them, were started a tew years ago in a very small way just as we are asking you to make a start. A deposit of a few dollars, in some cases only a single dollar, for for the first deposit and then a gradual building up until there is enough to make a good investment. Come in and talk it over with us. CITIZENS STATE BANK D. Kahn, Pres. Peter Demple, V-Pres. Bert Diers, A-Cash. T. C. Diers, Cashier O. A. Demple, A-Cash. THE'OCKSHEPERIDA Hollis—Would you scream if I should kiss you? Helen—I have such a cold I can scarcely whisper. S H S Miss Hull (explaining the horrors of Hades to Virgil class)—“These are some of the things that happen in Tartarus—but you’ll find out all about that later on.” S H S Pud—Have you got your Economics? Roy—Y ep. Pud—Po you want Protection? Rov—Oh, Pud, this is so sudden. S H S Helen—Don’t you think the kid you’re going with is kinda fast? Daurice—Yes, but I think I can catch him. S H S A watch may have no gender But you really can’t efface The fact that nearly always There’s a woman in the case. S H S Friuie—I would only marry a man who has “lived and suffered.” Claire—You want a widower, I guess. THE OCKSHEPERIDA THAT GASOLINE SMELL Send your cleaning and pressing to us and you will not be troubled with that awful odor left in clothes by some cleaners. It s real economy to have your clothes cleaned and pressed at regular intervals. Next time try us and be convinced CITY CLEANING AND DYEING CO. (Incorporated) Phone 638 Established 1910 238 W. Brundage St. FITS=U Eyeglasses With Keelock screwless mountings eliminate eyeglass trouble Toric lenses correct Eye Trouble. Call and let me examine your eyes. P. C. DUNCAN Optician and Jeweler 220 N. Main St. THE 0CKSHEPER1DA Miss D.—Why did Tennyson write “In Me-moriam?” Chas. K.—Because he couldn’t get anyone else to write it. S H S Daily Dialogue in Eng. IV: Miss D.—Walter Russell! Walt—Me? Me? Miss D.—Your name is Waltah, isn’t it? Re-don! S H S During May Snow Storm: Shivering Senior—’Tis cold without. Fluttering Freshie—Without what? Senior—Those underclothes. S H S Pierre—This darn match won’t light. Claire—That’s funny—it lit all right a minute ago. S H S Walt R.—Did you say Jakie was tight? Guy—Tight! Why he won’t even spend a vacation. S H S Well I think my reason for preferring Wisconsin is a lot better looking than your reason for liking Nebraska. S H S What are you taking for your cold? Advice. S H S Beulah—Are you ticklish? Whiffle—No, I’m Irish. THE OCKSHEPERIDA Bullard Ehlers MAKERS OF FINE CANDIES £- ICE CREAM 135 N. Main St. EDELMAN DRUG CO. Kodak Outfitters Let Us Develop Your Film Member Federal Under Government Reserve System Supervision THE SHERIDAN NATIONAL BANK Sheridan, Wyoming KNOWING where to get a thing is almost as good as having it yourselt, and this is especially true with Money. It is well to remember, also, in selecting a bank with which to do business, that the best place to get money is the safest place to keep your money. We want all your Business Deposits as Well as Loans Safety Deposit Boxes Rent $2.50 per Year THE OCKSHEPERIDA “Pray for the Lights to Go Out.” Pierre—You look sweet enough to kiss. Sadie—That’s the way I intended to look. S H S What’s a ground hog? Ralph G.—Sausage, I suppose. S H S Miss I).—Where was the Declaration of Independence signed ? Joe M.—Reno of course. SHS Miss Wells—Are you taking good care of your cold ? Miss Persinger—Well, I should say so. I’ve had this cold six weeks and it’s as good as new. SHS Freshie—Do you get board where you are rooming? Senior—Oh. terribly bored, not a girl on the place. SHS Hazel C.—Say, Maurice Cone is the greatest soup eater in the universe. Leo C.—How’s that? Hazel—Well, I’ve heard soup syphoned and gargled, but he’s the only one I ever heard who vodeled it. SHS Miss P.—Tomorrow everybody bring paper and pencil and I will bring in my cards and show you my card system. Hollis—O. K. Fetch some chips and we’ll have a regular party. THE OCKSHEPERIDA Go to the IDLEWILD For All Good Eats Lininger Implement Co. Genuine Western Farming Tools Harvesting Machinery and Binding Twine SUITS SHIRTS and UNDERWEAR (To Measure) 30 N. Main For National Mazda lamps, Batteries, Wiring, Electrical Supplies of all Kinds Call 203w Opposite Postoffice Crescent Electric Co., Inc. Storage Batteries Charged and Repaired THE OCKSHEPER1DA Miss D.—How do you know that Chaucer dictated to a stenographer? Walt R.—Just look at the spelling. S H S Gert B.—Of course I’m fond of you—why I danced six times with you. Roscoe—I don’t see any proof in that. Gert—You would if you only knew how you danced. S H S Is there any difference between satisfied and contented ? Scott F.—Well, I’m satisfied Rube K. is going to take my girl to the Junior Prom., but I’ll be hanged if I’m contented. S H S Miss D. (Eng. IV)—Well, what have you learned about Ruskin? John R.—I’ve learned never to read him again. S H S Are you instrumental in school affairs? Guy—Yes, indeed. I play trombone in the band. S H S Rolle—May 1 have this dance, Whiffle? Gertrude C.—Well, just a minute, I—er—er— Rolle (offering arm)—Well, if you want to hesitate let’s get out on the floor. THE OCKSHEPERIDA A little extra attention to your Ford car, a little adjusting now and then, will help to keep it in prime condition and add to its ability to serve you. Bring your Ford car here. Why take any chances? Let those who know how, those who use genuine Ford parts, take care of your car. To be sure of getting the best service from your Ford car let skilled Ford men care for it. Prompt attention assured. Touring Car $360, Runabout $345, Sedan $645, Coupelet $505, Town Car $595—all f. o. b. Detroit. On display and for sale by Scales Motor Co. THE OCKSHEPERIDA Len H.—I don’t know which I want to join, cavalry or artillery. Hec H.—Well, I’m going to join the infantry because when the captain orders “Retreat” I’m not going to be hindered by any horse. S H S Norris—I want my hair cut. Barber—Any special way? Norris—Yes, off. THE OCKSHEPERIDA REPORT OF BUSINESS MANAGER. Fall Number. Received From Ads........................$112.04 Mills Printing Co., Publishing $ 61.02 Balance ...................................... 61.02 New Year’s Number. Balance .................................$ 51.02 Received From Ads ....................... 88.95 Mills Printing Co., Publishing.............. $ 61.00 Balance ...................................... 78.97 Athletic Number. Balance .....................—...........$ 78.97 Received From Ads ....................... 54.75 Mills Printing Co., Publishing.............. $ 85.95 Balance ...................................... 47.77 Junior Number. Balance .................................$• 47.77 Received From Ads ....................... 75.75 Mills Printing Co., Publishing.............. $ 81.60 Balance June 1, 1917.......................... 41.92 HARRY R. KAY, JR. Senior Annual. Received Business Manager $ 41.92 Received Subscription Manager ........... 44.50 Received J. E. Hewitt, subscription Funds 71.31 Received Student Body .................... 1.00 Nine Extra Copies at 25c ................. 2.25 Received From Advertising .............. 158.00 Fuller’s Studio, Cuts ...................... $ 4.00 Marie Eagan, Stenographer ............. 1.40 Mills Printing Co., Publishing............... 237.35 Mailing........................................ 3.00 Bon Ton Store, Developing Pictures... .55 Balance ..................................... 72.86 ROSCOE SCHWAB. THE OCKSHEPERIDA HEADQUARTERS FOR Kodaks, Films and Fishing Tackle BRING US YOUR DEVELOPING HOSPITAL PHARMACY Phone 494 220 No- Main HAVE YOUR DIPLOMA FRAMED We have the only complete line of picture moulding in the city and can frame your diploma as you like it. Gifts for the Graduate and the Bride, Card Parties and Birthday. You are invited to inspect and to settle your gift problems as leisurely as you wish. 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