Sheridan High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Sheridan, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1919 volume:

c Top Row C. T. Amick State Normal '00 I. U.—Central Normal—Voriess Business College James W. Hale Central Normal 13—'14— 17 0 F. V. Kercheval I. U. '14 Bottom Row Miss Rumpler A. B.—Buter College '17 Kappa Alpha Theta 0 J. F. King B. S. Butler College Central Normal Miss Paul B. S. Purdue '17 Alpha Beta I nunra Class of Til Top row—Bemie Johnson, Helen Lanham, Frank Griffin, Edith McMurtry, Arnold Harris, Nina Robbins. Bottom row—Ralph Parr, Cecil Payne, Wilmer Offle, Irene Wilhverth, LaMarr Hackleman, Berniece Inman, Warren Stephenson. (Class of TU Top row—Edith Bogan, Esther Ogle, Belle Osborn, Martha Butcher, Orpha Leap, Edith Stahl. Bottom row—Milford Stowers, Alice Young, Obart Purdy, lone Lanham, Carl Stout, Lola Kercheval, Webster Smith. $?ntur (Class Ifill Superintendent, Board of Education, Teachers and Friends: Upon behalf of our client, the Senior class of 1919 of Sheridan High School, Sheridan, Indiana, U. S. A., you have been called together on this solemn occasion to listen to her last will and testament. With a fair and impartial hand she has endeavored to bestow her many and wonderful gifts upon those who seem most in need of them. Realizing that her days were numbered, and that the time was drawing near for her departure from the ranks of the stormy and yet soul satisfying path of education, she has given her treasures into the keeping of loyal school-mates, and instructors. In her behalf, she begged us to state, before disclosing the secrets contained in this precious document, that the flight of time, and the press of an unusual business rush has fostered mistakes in her inventory; but such things as she has, she hereby bequeaths to you, hoping that you will accept them as a sacred trust from the ones who have gone. Then, with closest attention we beg of you to listen to this last will as duly drawn up, and sworn to by the class of 19. We, the class of '19, being in full possession of twenty-seven sound minds, an almost unlimited supply of knowledge and an unobstructed vision, do hereby make and declare this our last will, and tes- tament. As the last request with which we shall ever bur-d ?n the minds of our hono able professors, we ask that our funeral services b held with all due respect to our memory, and in a manner befitting our merits as S niors. We have labored diligently to attain ou • position as grave, and dignified examples to the struggling underclassmen. “As we have received so shall we give.”— Item—In partial payment to our faculty, who has so successfully guided us through the last struggling days of High School life, we give days of p ace, and nights of sweet unbroken rest. Never more will Mr. KerchevaPx dreams be troubled with the thoughts that his Physics class might prove to b° a failure. It is with joy that we bequeath these things to a long-suffering and higihly deserving faculty. And. we must not forget all of the examination papers which we have handed in will add to the valuable collection of information stored up in our instructors' minds. So we give it to them willingly to use as they see fit. Our only request is that they use it carefully in order not to startle the world. It m—To Miss Rumpler, in addition to her share of this general knowledge, we bequeath all of ou:-“unused” French books, and our everlasting gratitude for the efficient coaching! of the Senior class play. £ ntuu (Class IHiU It m—To Mr. Kercheval, we give our sincerest affection, our deepest reverence, and thanks too deep for words, for the influence he has had in helping many of us shape our life’s work. Item—We give, and bequeath to our High School paper, th? “Black and Wnite, ’ upon which our most earnest efTorts have been exp nded for the past four years, our entire history in order that they may use our thrilling experiences for the times to come. A great inspiration may b? gained for future use, from a contemplation of our adventures and of all the events of our school life. It m—To the school library, around which hovers memories of hilarious good times of former years, we give all of our practically new Algebras, Geometries, and English Rhetorics, and every book which will help to enlarge said Library, and make it better fitted to meet the needs of future seekers of knowledge. May they search as diligently as have th Seniors of the class of ’19. Item—The following trifling bequests (?) have been added at the earnest request of several Seniors, and with the hope that they may be accepted, not as worthless things, to be thrown carelessly aside but in the same spirit of generosity that they have born given:— I To the Junior girls, the bitter-sweet pleasure of moiming Ralph Parr’s departure from their midst. II To any pupil who will apply Webster Smith's ability to talk on any subject in Physics to Mr. K rcheval’s entire satisfaction. III To any bashful “Senior-to-be” Frank Griffin’s power to fascinate the girls (especially Freshmen.) Come early, and avoid the rush. IV To Cleo Moore, Edith Stahl’s ability to de-f nd her views concerning “woman’s rights” and, if she wishes it, her firm belief in Teddy Roosevelt. V To anyone who feels the need of it, “Coonie” Ogle’s art of bluffing. VI To Russel Fristoe, Alva Fancher, James Sims and Lester Phobus, equal shares of LaMarr Hacklcman's grave, and stately digmity. Here’s hoping it tames their unruly spirits before next year! 41 VII To the tender mercies of Jewel Wilson, Helen Lar.ham surrenders every claim to her “Box-leytown beau.” May she take advantage of her opportunities! VIII To any one who wants it, Lela Grace Kerch-val leaves her famous “giggle.” She feels as though she will not need it on the farm! Item—We hereby declare, and recognize the above list to be the rightful possessions of the Seniors of 1920. (Continued on page 11.) (Class Prophecy It was on.' of those warm, sweet-scented spring evenings, when the light of day lingers in a soft, purple haze over the earth, as though loth to depart from a world so fair. Even in the great city of Chicago, th noise of th crowd in streets, was hushed and still under the magic influence of the season. In my aimless stroll I noticed many p ople entering a brightly limited building, and so, having nothing else to do, I drifted with the crowd, into, I knew not what. But I was soon to be enlightened. It was a spiritualist meeting. Tables and chairs were arranged, and even tiny rooms were pa titioned, and equipped for individual revelations. Little did I realize what the night was to bring forth! List ming in a rather inattentive manner, to the preliminary speeches, 1 was surprised when at a low voiced command, th' room was suddenly flooded with a soft, rose-tinted light, and the m dium stepped forward. My interest increased. But what was that? She seemed almost to float down the aisle, and she stopped directly before me. My wonder kn w no bounds, and I was even more astonished when she bade me come with her to another room. To m1 she could reveal many things, and in words, strange and mystic she unfolded a story to which I listen'd in awe and wonder: From the realms of the infinite comes a white robed spirit of the long ago. Hark! It sp aks! Ah yes, ’tis the spirit of the class of '19, which graduated from Sheridan High School, and it bids me bring to you a message. The members of the class of ’19 are scattered as though blown by the four winds of Heaven, and in your travels you have met and recognized but few of them. In far-off Africa do you not rememb r that cheerful, busy, little woman whom the natives worship as the messenger from the Gr'at Beyond? That, my friend, was Alicr Mullen, nee’ Alice Young. She, with her husband, is doing a wond rful work among the Africans. Slowly, the earth turns, and as through a crystal globe, I behold another corner of the world. In a great theatre a hug - crowd breathlessly awaits the appearance of the new actor who is playing. Slowly th curtain rises, and there, on the stage is Ralph Parr, the wonder of the age. As a despairing, des-perat hero, he wins myriads of tears and sighs from every high school girl in Indianapolis. But when he plays the villain! Then he wins the h.'art of every lady, for who does not lov. a reckless, scoffing, yet handsome villain! From his magnificent salary of $‘15 per month, Ralph is saving 25 ernts each week for a future home. It is feared he has matrimonial int ntions. Alas for the girl’s matinee idol! At the end of the first act, a famous dancer was (Class fJniplu'ni announced, and, lo and behold, it was Edith MeMur-try, who, with her graceful interpr tation of the latest dances, forms an added attraction to the company’s program. Th' globe revolves still farther, and I am led to a tiny country inn. Down the road comes a man who looks tired and hot, for the summer sun is shining brightly. As he approaches a murmur of delight escapes his bps, for there under the tre?s( are several tab! s and a neat, white-clad figure is moving briskly about. As the gentleman sinks into a chair, a sc ne of mutual recognition takes place. “Karl Stout,” cries the lady and “Edith Bogan,” was the reply. Karl is manager of an orange g ove, in California. For a long time, he was th? ncg«ro character in a traveling show, but found it too hard work, so he chose his present occupation, becaus oranges require but little att ention. Edith is still unmarried, and is running this inn for the benefit of weary travelers. Again a graceful figure seems to stand by my side. It leads me to a large studio, and there, I see this same figuie demonstrating to a host of pupils, the wondr ful Hulu Hu!u danc?, which he has created. You had a member in your class, interested in thos danc s, did you not? Ah, Yes! It is LaMa r Hackleman, who is achieving a wonderful success in his chosen occupation. The spirit drawns me onward, until I come to a tiny town, and th -re on the porch of a largo farm house 1 see the slender form of a woman, and I hear her call softly “Short!” “Lela Grace Kercho-val,” burst involuntarily from my lips, “and that town is Tf rhune!” But the medium motioned impatiently for silence. Over her face pass.d a peculiar expression, and she continued rapidly. “I hear the shrill whistle of a train, and befoi me, I see a figure clad in khaki overalls, with grimy face, and hands.—Webster Smith! Hi is busily engaged examining the shining engine. O.i sti 1 fa thor tarns th? crystal globe, until I behold a brightly limited hall, packed with a vast mob of laboring men and women, who are listening eag rly, to the words as the flow from the lips of the speaker ar.d who is sh ? Why Edith Stahl, to be su e ;.nd she i poui ing forth, tears and sighs of lamentation, to say nothing of glorious praises, in memory of our honored stat sman “Teddy” Roosevelt who died so long ago. Standing? at the door of an old-fashined farm hous? is a tall, fashionably attired gentleman, who is demonstrating to a willing hous.wife the advantages of an electric cooker. It is Arnold Harris, who is making his fortune as a traveling salesman. He is receiving a handsome salary for his pleasing (Class personality and gallant ways with the ladies cause his sales to be enormous. The scone chang s. Under the tent of a great Chautauqua, the people are applauding loudly for an encore from the talented pianist, Miss Cecil Payne, who after playing for churches for many years, finally joined this company with the fond hop.) that perhaps she might some day captivate a Caruso. A scene of anxiety is next portrayed. In a large hospital bending over the operating table is a middle-aged, white clad man. His face shows that he is under a tremendous nervous strain. That man is Bemie Johnson, the wonderful brain specialist and on the table is Obart Purdy. Since- his Senior days back in 1919, Obart has exhibited a fatal tendency to torment everyone he knew, so now they are trying to make a useful citizen of him by an operation, which will endeavor to remove the source of his mischievous tendencies. Into the room, gliding swiftly and softly came a nurse, and as I look, the spirit tells me it is Helen Lanham, who is assisting her, now famous class-mate Bemie, in this critical case. Helen is neither smiling or giggling—a serious state of affairs, truly. The spirit is speaking of a lady, whom you knew as Belle Osborn, back in the days of '19. Belle, being interested in horses, decided to go west, and become a colt-breaker, but as the auto and aero- Pruphmj plan? has usurped the place which the ho'.'sa has held, she reconsidered the matter and is now a professional Ford driver. In a busy modiste's shop, a p.etty little lady is displayingi to an admiring audience some of the loveliest party frocks, direct from Paris. As she turns slowly, and with many dainty gestures, I see that it is I eno Willwerth, who is attracting much attention from the e’clat ol the city. Leaving this shop, and floating lightly down the street the ghost of ’10 leads me into the “Circle— the shrine of the silent art,” where I see a poster announcing that the famous comedian, J. War.-, n Stephenson, and his wife, who was formerly Miss Bemiice Inman, are positively appearing for the last time at this theatre. Be-niece has become a famous actr ss, and is now contemplating leaving th • movies, to go on the stage. And Frank Griffin—Do you not remember him? He is now a perman nt fixture at the main office of the No -dyke-Mormon Company where true to his nature, he keeps the pretty stenographers in a constant flutter of anxiety, having dates with first one and then the other of them. In the Union depot at Indianapolis a voice rings oba through the station. It is Wilmer Ogle, who is earning splendid wages as a train caller. Wilmer has tried many positions before he finally found one (Class iJiJrnphmjr fully suited to his many talents. Between times wh.cn h must obey duty’s call, he has a good tim? flirting with the girls who come and go f: om the station. I hear the whirr of a larg elevator in a store in New Yo k, and there is Martha Butcher, who patently runs up and down for countless shoppers. Sh • has established a record for speed and safety. As she stops on the second floor, a man steps to the elevator and in a haughty voice, commands her to tak him “down.” Chester Hays is supremely happy in his position as “head boss” of the second floor. Far away from the busy whirl of city life the spirit leads me to the peace and quiet of the coun-t y where Orpha Leap is living on a large farm, carefully tending cows, chickens and all other necessary appendages to faim life. Orpha is married, but the spirit can not tell hr. husband’s name. 1 am swiftly transported back to a rather quiet section of the city, and in the yard of a large orphan’s horn' two ladies are chatting and watching the play of a group of children. These ladies are lone Lanham and Esther Ogle. lone is the matron of th home, and Esther is superintendent of the infants department. People say, however, that Esther will desert the Orphanage to become superintendent of her own home soon. Down among the hills of Scott county lives a typical farmer—none other than Milford Stowers. For a time he taught school, but the call of the farm drew him back to the soil and now he is married and is living very happy. Again the scene changes and I see a mob of noisy people, waving banners, bearing strange signs, entirely unknown to me. The spirit draws me on until 1 sec you, my friend, addressing the mob of restless laborers, proclaiming to them promises of the great prosperity whirh will follow your election as president of the United States. You, Nina Robbins, who declared back in the days of '19 that you would never vot°, are making a gallant fight against Edith Stahl who is struggling for the same honors. Then as suddenly as she had commenced the medium’s voice ceased. The soft glow which flooded the room changed to the dim grey of twilight and I was transported from a world peopled with visions of the past, to the realty of the noisy life of the now b ightlv lighted city about me. (CUuus ijistnrif When, on the first day of school in 1915, the Freshmen began to arrive, there were many predictions that our class was going to break the record set by the new class of the precoding year. Although we didn’t quite do that, we came very near for when we were counted we numbered forty-six. Never did Freshmen receive such a sincere welcome. Having a room all to ourselves and under the charge of Miss Hemmersbaugh, we felt quite at home. Every year of our High School career has been crowded full of events, for we are a class that deserves to stand first in all things. Under the leadership of Miss Hemmersbaugh we challenged the Sophomores of that year to a debate on the subject of “Woman Suffrage.” L°la Kerche-val Nina Robbins, Webster Smith and Ralph Dea-kyne were our representatives and of course we won. (Wo chose to uphold the affirmative.) Our Physical Geography work was supervised by Mr. Loop and was supplemented by many interesting excursions, the most eventful being a hike to Westfield and Carmel. Miss Hemmersbaugh taught our English and Mr. Ellis our Algebra. We were an undivided class in all our work except the languages. A few of the students took German under Miss Stevenson, while the remainder devoted their time to Latin with Superintendent Kirk. As is usually the case we had several to drop qut before our first year's work was finish d. Franz Pickett, Calvin Haworth,Jacob Mace and Ma i Shannon deserted us for various worldly occupations. Our Sophomore year b gan with a few more gone from ou • number. Mary Wyatt never returned, William Wimborough came only for a f w days and Ch ster Lees moved to the city. Franz Pickett r turned to us but .-.oon left for Boxley H S. and at the same time Esther Ogl', f om B. H. S. enrolled in our class. One of th' saddest events of all our years occurred at the b ginning of this year. Donald Couch contracted typhoid fev?r and afte: thr e weeks of suffering and pain his young life passed away. Donald’s death left i vacancy in our liv s which has nev.r been filled and a sorrow which oniy time can heal. Mr. K reheval taught our A1 gob a and Geometry classes, Mr. Moreland Ancient History and Caesar. Wimborough, English and Miss Stevenson and Mr. Ei ken be ivy, German. The Ancient History class visited the museum and Heron’s Art Institute at Indianapolis, duing the latter part of that year. The last few weeks of our school year were devoted to the School Exhibit of 1917 and although we didn’t win first place, we always have felt that it was time well spent. We entered upon our Junior year full of new life and vigor for the tasks before us. Martha Butcher had left us to spend her Sophomore year at Boxley H. S., but returned to us for her Junior and Senior years. Audra McKenzie and Athel Wallace 1 ft our ranks during our Junior year. During the past winter Audra died of the “flu.” Athel Wallace has now taken up her high school course with the Juniors of ’ll). Late in that year Maurice Walker joined us from Westfield H. S. The crowning success of our life as Juniors was the successful staging of a play, entitled “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane.” Miss Paul assisted us as our coach. Ralph Parr and Lela Grace Kercheval played th? parts or hero and heroine, th? characters of a typical professor and his wife, being portrayed by LaMarr Haekleman and Ion'1 Lanham, while Karl Stout, our star actor, imitated Rastus, the negro. Many of the Junior subjects were elective, so that our class seemed very different from that of previous years. Among the elective subjects were Agriculture, Domestic Science, G ometry, Commercial Geography and Commercial Law, making a very wide scope for ou:- various interests. We took part in several debates and even if we didn’t always win we f It gratified because we had helped. Those debating were Edith Staid, Webst r Smith, Lela Kercheval and Ralph Deakyne. At the end of our third yea • we felt that we had spent a h Ipful as well as pleasant eight months. When last fall we assembled as Seniors many things seemed much changed. In addition to having attained the honor of being Seniors and beginning this year, with almost a complete new corps of teachers, many other changes had taken place among us. During the month of June, last summer Paul died, due to an accident with a hay-fork. Because he was need d .so badly on the farm Paul had been forced to leave school in hi Sophomore year, but we all mourned our loss, knowing that another was gone from ou ranks forever. Early in July, Ralph Deakync enlisted in the service of Uncle Sam. He i.s now stationed at Houston. Texas. We all had sincerely hoped, that since the war was ended. Ralph would be able to return soon enough to graduate with us but since Uncle Sam still nc ds him, he will not be here at our graduation. He expects to be released by the first of July. Wilmer Ogb joined the navy but was able to get his discharge early enough to be with us all of the last semest r of our Senior year. Besides having so many absent ones, we also had new pupils. Frank Griffin came to us from Cicero H. S. We have felt very proud of Frank and very grateful to him because of his success with the “Black and White.” Nina Robbins also has been faithful in her position as assistant editor and Web-st r Smith has fulfilled well his office, as circulation manager. The Senior class wish to extend their sincere thanks to th members of our class, on the Black and White staff, who have worked so un- tiringly to make that phase of our S nior work, a success. Milford Stowers and Cecil Payne also took up their unfinished high school with us. Just a few months ago. Maurice Walker decided to go back to farm life at Spencer, Indiana. Our Senior responsibilities have se med very heavy but we trust that we have played our role to the best of our ability. Senior subj cts are usually elective and in addition to our regular studies, such subjects as Book-keeping, French, Civics, Grammar and Physics have increased our opportunity to revive a broad education. Another interesting! class, wholly new to S. H. S. was the pre-vocational work conducted by Mr. Kerchoval. There was no credit given for this work, but it was a great ben lit to those preparing to take the teacher’s examinations this spring. One of the most successful of our classes was the Civics class. They visited the State Legislature and later the court at Frankfort A “Mock Senate” was organized, which was in session for three weeks. One session was held before the high school, which proved very interesting to the audience. Besides the usual Senior activities, we have given a play entitled “Standing By” which perhaps has been even brtter liked than was “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane.” Cecil Payne and Wilmer Og� ’e were the leading characters as a canteen worker and her soldier sweetheart, with Ralph Parr and lone Lan-ham as the “villains” and Nina Robbins and Karl Stout as “Aunt Polly' ami her son Henry supplying the humor. Our Senior play was coached by Miss Rumple. and Mr. King. Again this year we took part in a debat?, Resolved: That the government should own and operate railroads and telegraph lines. lone Lanham, Lela Grace Kcrcheval and Nina Robbins were on the affirmative and they were the winners. Two Senior boys, namely Milford Stowers and Webster Smith, with the help of Doyle Muilen debated the negative. We end our high school career, sad to think we cannot return as we have done these four years, but satisfied that we have done our part to make S. II. S. the best possible for it to be, while we were here and thanking our teachers in their hearty and sincere efforts to prepare us for our future tasks. Sauiiur (Class IfliU (From pay 7.) Item—All the joys, sorrows, doubts and perplexities of High School life, we Rave to be divided equally among! the students of Sheridan High. Item—As agreed, we do appoint the principal, and faculty as executors of this our last will and testament. In witness thereof, we the Seniors of 1019 have this day April 30. 1010, set our hand, and seal. Signed—The Senior Class of 1010. Untotriiuial feturij ESTHER OGLE—Class Pros, at Boxley ’15-’16, “Jimmy’s Aunt Jane” ’18. R. B. '16, Chorus ’18-’19, “La Circle francais” '19, Operetta '17. ORI’HA LEAP-—Altho she has not participate in anything of this nature, yet she has for four years been a studious, v'll deserving girl. MARTHA BUTCHER—Pedestrian T5, Oratorical ’17-’18, “In want of a Secant” ’17, “Kingdom of Hearts Content” ’16-’17, I,a Circle f ancais '19. ALICE YOUNG—Black ar.d While staff ’16-'18-'19, Secretary Treasurer '16- '17, Basket Ball '18, D b-ing Club ’16-'18. “Jimmy's Aunt Jan ” '18, “Standing By” '19, G1 e Club '19, Girls Chorus '19, La Circle francais '19, Operetta '17. FRANK GRIFFIN—Pres, of Cic-ro class '18, La Circle francais '19, Chorus, Manual Training H. S. '14, Glee Club. Cic ro '18, Operetta, Doming '16, K. K. Cub '18, Editor of B. W. '19, Secretary-Treasurer of class at Deming '18, Base Ball at Cicero '18. BERNIK JOHNSON—“Jimmy's Aunt Jane” '18 “Standing By” '19 Black White stiff '18, Class Prcsid -nt '18. Vice-President '17. RALPH PARR—Foot Ball ’17-'19, Yell leader '15-'19. “Jimmy's Aunt Jane” '18, “Proxy’s Proxy '17, “Standing By '19, President of class '17, Chorus '18-'19. “La Circ e francais” '19, “Dor D utsch vor rein” '19, Black White staff ’18-'19, Operetta ’17-’18. LAMARR HACKLEMAN—“Jimmie's Aunt Jane” ’18 “Standing By” '19, Black White staff '19. W1LMER OGLE— F. B. '17, “Hans Von Smash '14, “Jimmy’s Aunt Jane” '3?. “Standing. By , Chorus ’19 Operetta '18. “D r Deutsch ver rein”, H. S. Octett. '18, Black White staff '14, Debating Club '14, IONE LANHAM—Black White staff '17-T9, P.destrian Club '17, Debating Club T5-T9, “La Circle francais” '19, Ole. Club '19, Chorus ’17, “Jimmy's Aunt Jane” 18, “Standing By '19, Operetta. B. B. ’15-’19, Pr s. ’19. OBART PURDY—B. B. 18-’19, Foot Ba’l '19, “La Cireb francais”. Pres. '19. Chorus '19, Track ’18-'19. EDITH BOGAN—Debating Club T6-'17, Pedestrian Club '15-T6. NINA ROBBINS—“Gossip” ’15-’16, D bating Club ’16-'19, B. W. staff T8-T9, “Jimmy’s Aunt Jane” T8, S cr tary-Treasu er T9, Pedestrian '15-T6, “La Circle francais T9 “Der Deutsh v. r rein” T5- '16, Oratorical T6-T7-T9. B. B. T5-T9„ H. S. Debating Team TO. LELA KERCHEVAL—Pedestrian '15-T6, D bating Club T5-T9, H. S. Debating Team '18-T9, B. W. staff '16-T7. Gbe Club '19, “Jimmy’s Aunt Jane” '18, “Standing By” T9. Operetta '17, Girl's Chorus '17-'19, Oratorical T6-T7, B B. T5-T9. EDITH STAHL—Debating Club '18, Pedestrian Club '15 T6, Oratorical '17-T8. HELEN LANHAM—Pedestrian Club '15-T6, “Jimmy’s Aunt Janr '18, “Standing By” T9, B. B. T5- INDIVIDUAL HISTORY ’19, Girl’s Chorus ’18. Operetta ’17. WEBSTER SMITH—B. W. staff T5-T6-T9, Track ’19, ‘Cicily Cavalry ’15-’16, Debating Club T5-T9, Chorus ’19, H. S. Debating Team ’18. MILFORD STOWERS—Debating Club ’15-T6-T8, B. W. staff ’15-T7, Librarian ’15-’16. CECIL PAYNE—H. S. Pianist ’15-’19, Glee C.ub ’19. Orchestra 15- 19, Chorus ’17-’19, “La Circle Fran-cais ’19, Treas. ’17, “Standing By” ’19, B. W. staff ’16. BELLE OSBORN—“Dor Deutche veroin, “Chorus ’17- ’19, “La Circle Francais ’19, Operetta ’17. ARNOLD HARRIS—“La Circle Francais” ’19, “Dor Deutsche verein ’15-’16 Treasurer ’18, Vice-Pr s. ’19, B. B. ’19. KARL STOUT—“Jimmy’s Aunt Jane” ’18, “Standing By” T9, “La Circle francais”. WEBSTER SMITH—Debating Club '15-T9, Stage Manager of “Standing By” T9, B. B. '18, H. S. Debating Team T5-T9, Cicily Cavalier T5-T6, Circulation Manager of B. W. T9. EDITH McMURTRY—B. B. ’15-T8, Pres, of Ped s-trian Club ’16, “Jimmy's Aunt Jane” T9, Vice Pres, of class T7, Glee Club ’17-T8, Operetta T7-T8, Debating Society T7, “The College Town” T6. IRENE WILLWERTH—Chorus ’14-T8, B. B. T6, H. S. Quartette ’15-T6-T7, “The College Town '16. BERNIECE INMAN—B. B. T6-T7, Pedestrian Club '16, Chorus '16-T9, Operetta ’17-T8, B. B. ’15-T9, Glee Club '17-T9. CHESTER HAYES—“Cieily Cavaliers” 15, “Jim my’s Aunt Jane” '18. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Music ........................Sheridan Orchestra March......................... Invocation.................... R v. F. E. Davison Music.........................Sheridan Orchestra Vocal Solo..................Mary Louise Rnmpior Cl:.ss Address—“The Heritage of the Am rican Youth .............................W. P. Dealing Oakland City College. Music.........................Sheridan Orch stra Presentation of Diplomas Music......................... Sheridan Orchestra Benediction.................Rev. Frank V. Stafford METHODIST CHURCH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 80th 8:?5 P. M. ( Senior Pay (Cast Top row—Alice Young. Miss Mary Louis? Kumpler, Mr. J. F'oyd Ring. Nina Robbins, Carl Stout. Middle row—Helen Lanham, Be nie Johnson, Lcla Grace Kerchival, LaMarr Hackleman. Bottom row—Wilmer Ogle, Cecil Payne, Ralph Parr, lone Lanham. lUtalu't Hall tRnmuit Basket ball training b gan late in the season, due to foot ball practive, influenza, etc. A schedule was not arranged early in the season and consequently results were unsatisfactory. Mr. King was chosen to coach the basket ball t am and under his direction a number of the boys entered eagerly into the basket ball game. During the early part of the training, int r-ciass games were played and a real lighting spirit was evident. The Juniors led the other classes, not losing a game. After the inter-class contests interest settled on the training and selection of a team to r present the school in competition with other schools. Atlanta came to our gymn early in January with two teams. They returned with a victory and a loss, winning! the first team game and losing the second. This was no discouragement to the Sheridan lads as most of them wore player® of little or no experience, while the Atanta boys were veterans at the game. Renewed energy and spirit after the Atlanta game caused the defeat of the Westfield five a wo ok later. The Black and White players were at their best and led their opponents by the score of 10-12. This gave them added zeal and the attention of both coach and players was turned to the coming game with Boxley. This is always the best game of the season on th part of both schools as interest seems to center on the contest between them. It was more than important that the S. H. S. boys be playing th ir best game and use their greatest efforts towards winning this game. Sheridan had not won a game of basket ball from Boxl.y for four years and the Boxley players seem d to feel that it could not be don . However at the end of the game th Black and White players had def ated the Box’ey boys to the tune of 30-17. The scon at the end of the first h:.lf wa; 14-12 in favor of S. H. S. During the s c-or.d ha’f the coach introduced a five man defensive styl j of playing and Boxley was snowed under. Th • winning lads, by name, were Clyde Burton. David McMurtry, L'stor Richardson, Warren Stephenson and Jack Smglcton. Later in th:? season a second tume was p ayed on Boxley's floor and a real battle was displayed. Boxley won this game, 21-18. During the s ason games wei ■ played with Atlanta, Westfield, Cicero, Boxley, Noblesville, Carmel and Fish’r’s Station. At the County Tournament th ' boys played an excellent defensive game with plenty of teamwork but were unable to find the basket for winning points and lost to Westfield. At the Sectional Tournament the team displayed th best basket ball of the season, winning their first game and losing the second to Atlanta New suits were purchased this year and the appearance of the Sheridan team on a basket ball floor, dressed in Black and White uniforms was equaled (Concluded on page 28) Mr. King (m Geography class) “The natives smoke fish.” Morris P.—“Couldn’t they find any “camels”? Exit Morris. Doyle M.—“I’ll bet you don’t even know what the inside of a church looks like.” Maurice T.--“G’ man! I s?en ’em in the movies.” John Stahl—“I’ll bet he’d kiss you if I wasn’t here. Kathryn—“You bad boy! Leave this very instant.” Mr. Kin'g (gallantly) 12:30—Mary Louise, anything you say goes.” Miss Rumpler (quick y) “Floyd!!” Ralph— “I don’t think, I deserved a naught in this est.” Mr. Hale—“I don’t either but it was tfiek lowest I COuJd give.” Morris P.—“What’s the use of chopping down tree ?” Pave ? Why shouldn’t IW Morris P.—“Well, you’ll only have to chop ifr Ujf up agjain.” - Mar—“Dear! Dear! What's the matter with the baby?” Pa__“Oh, he bumped his head against one of the piano pedals.” Mu—“Poor little thing! Did he hurt himself ” pa—“Oh no! It was the soft pedal he hit.” The night wore on—What did it wear? Why the “close” of day. If you don’t like these little jokes And their dryness makes you groan Just stroll around occasionally With some good ones of your own. “Hello, is this the weather bureau? How about a shower tonight? Weather Man—“Don’t ask me, if you need one, take it!” Now Song Hits “She was only a little Freshie”—by Web Smith. “Bass Drum Solo”—by Carl Stout. “Lunch Room Ballads”—by Lisle Wallace. “I’m Sorry I Made You Fry”—by Miss Paul. B rnie J. (who had kicked the waste basket) “Oh pardon me!” -3102 Shades of Roosevelt! The following was found on a lunch slip in a school in Ohio: Potatoz Benz Apricot King—“I’ve got a new siren for my car! Parr—“Thai so? What happ ned to May? Miss Kumpley—“Gladys, translate, “Hale in Gallia est importanus.” G’adys (methodically)—“Hike into Gaul, it's important.” Carl (translating French) In one hour the train sails. Come on, Black Come on, White Come on Sh' ridan, Let’s fight. “The paper says we may expect some sticky weather,” quoth the court jester.” “What paper? demanded the king.” “Fly-paper, replied the jester making a lightening? change to his suit of mail. If you wake up and hear a noise don't get excited; it may on’y b- the bed ticking. Th y do say that Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg address riding to Washington on an envelope. A nomination: The cook for Secretary of the Interior. Young Fail Damsey “Do you guarantee these ni£ it gowns? Sly Young Clerk (W. S.)—“You can’t wear them out. Willie (r'.acting the Bible)—“Pa, it tells here about the evil spirits entering into the swine.” Father—“Well, my son.” Willie—“Was that how they got the first deviled ham?” “She has such an air of refinement. Yef. her father’s in Standard Oil.” Hav - you K ard the latest Swedish lullaby entitled, ‘We threw the old horse over,the fence sorhe hay?” .� ________________________y t Polite fieometry JCxtenct the sides graceful lyi Official Photographer Winner of County and District Discussion Contest. LISLE WALLACE, Circulation Mgr. MARGARET J. ROBBINS Exchange Editor Winner of Big Three ' Oratorical Contest. (ijrrlu'iilra MARY LOUISE RUMPLER—DIRECTOR John Northam, Kenneth McKinney, John Hare, Christine Vickery, George Applegate, Cecil Payne, Lester Richardson, Fletcher Brown , Myrton Young. t Mmu As we look over the musical career of Sh ridan High School we see that it has b en successful in in many respects. ; This success was largely due to having two illusions as t achers at the beginning of the term. Miss Kump'er and Mr Huffine who instilled new life and and energy as they work d together—Mr. Huffine at the piano and Miss Humpler directing the singing. In a short time how vcr, we were made sad when Mr. Huffine had to leave; but his place was well fill-eel by Cecil Payn 1 who has been true and faithful in practically every musical event in school. As she graduates this y ar her presence at the piano will he missed next year. The orchestra was organized in 1918 by Mr. Huffine th n after he left Miss Rump'er took charge of it. A few numbers that have been played so frequently will, 1 presume, never be fo gotten. The Girl’s Glee Club was organized and much good has been accomp'ished. Th girls sang at the Primary Oratorical and on a few other occasions. The music in chorus class has been in int r-esting as well as beneficial. What would a school be without music? It has that soothing! charaet ristic that re’ieves our minds of the worry of toil and duties if we hut put our hearts into it. At the Big Three 0 atorical Sheridan H. S. was well represented. The orchestra was in its place r ady to begin the progr: in. The Rainbow girls sang one numbe Those that sang in this were: Jewel Wilson. Esther Cox. Iren? Wi lworth, Bertha Harvey and Christine Vickery with Margaret Anne G yle: ; t the. piano. The Dairy Maids sang two southern melodies “Kentucky Babe” and Carry Me Back to CM Virginia.” This quartette is composed of Kathryn Stahl May Jay, Jenny Lind Baker, and Francis Etidaly with Ceci Payne as the accompanist. She rid n II. S. was represented by a quartett • in th ■ County Oratorical at Noblesville. Those selected for this were: Jewel Wi’son, 1st Sop.; Frances Eudaly, 2nd Sop.; Christ in; Vickery, 1st Alto and Jenny Lind Baker, 2nd Alto. They sangi “Roses of Picardy.” BACCALACRF VI E SERVICES Music Invocation.......................Rev. F. E. Davison Announcements Vocal Solo ....................Mary Louis'' Rumplor Address.........................................Rev. Mitchell Richmond. Music........................................ Trio Bencdict'on ........................ Rev. Mitchell CHRISTIAN CHURCH SUNDAY APRIL 27 8:15 P. M. US’. SaskPt Sail (Team Upper row—Ernest Kimble, Nob'c Waict, I osier Phebus, Mr. Km coach. Lower row—David McMurtry, Obart Purdy, Lester Richardson, Russel Fristoe, Clyde Burton. BASKET BALL IN S. H. S. (Continu'd from page 18) by no other team in the county. LESTER RICHARDSON, a Junior and Captain of the t am. This is “Leek’s” third year on the H. S. t am and he has always given a good account of himself. He p’ayed at center during this season and his work on defensive play deserves special merit. OBART PURDY, a Senior and back-guard on the team. “Doc’s” determination and grit kept many an opponent from scoring. He is the only one to be lost by graduation. CLYDE BURTON, a Junior and the smallest man on the team, made himself noticeable in every way at a forward position. Few players in the county are faster on their feet and when it came to scoring, “Shorty” could be depended upon. DAVID McMURTRY, a Sophomore and the other forward is almost as small as “Shorty.” These two were the smallest pair of forwards in the county. They worked in harmony and when they had the ball started clown the floor towards their basket, a goal was to be expected. “Dave” had that “never-give-up” spirit and was noted for his long freak shots. RUSSEL FRISTOE, a Junior and floor guard developed a smooth playing style and was especially in defensive playing. “Barney” should make good next year. _ LESTER PHEBUS, a Junior and one of the most valuable men of the eight, since he could effectiv y play any position on the t arn. He is ligtht in weight but understands all the points of the game.’Thebe” may be depend ?d upon to make a successful player on a winning team next year. NOBI.E WAITT, a Junior and substitute back-guard. This was Noble’s first year in basket ba'l and his work is worthy of mention. He easily makes baskets from the center of the floor. His great st handicap was lack of experience but should have liit’e difficulty in filling Obart’s place at back guard next year. ERNEST KIMBLE, a Junior, completed th squad. He did not enter the basket ball game until late in the season but showed some real fighting spirit. Ho played at guard. Others playing during the season were Warren Stevenson, Jack Singleton, Clifford Parr, Avery Cox, Forrest Stoops and Maurice Thistlethwaite. J. F. KING, last but not least, the coach who did his best in producing a winning team. He was successful at least in developing a spirit and an interest in the game of basket ball. As H. S. coach and in his connection as manager of the Sheridan Independent team, the city of Sheridan had basket ball enthusiasm at its highest. An earnest effort was made by Supt. Amick, Mr. King and the Business Men of the town to bring the County Basket Ball Tournament to this place. Due to better transportation facilities the tournament was held at Nobles-ville. STAFF of BLACK WHITE Top row—John Northam, Frank J. Griffin, Robin Applegate, Mr. F. V. Kercheval, Fletcher Brown, Ralph Parr, Russel Fristoe. Middle row—Webster Smith, Frances Eudaly, lone Lanham, Miss Margaret Paul, Nina Robbins, Alice Young, Supt. Amick. Bottom row- Bertha Harvey, Dorothy McConnell, Esther Cox, Christine Vickery, Lela Grace Kercheval, India Carr Art of £luiH| ITS VALUE IN HIGH SCHOOL Having observed the great need of real study, and the consequences resulting from the lack of power to properly study a lesson, I beg to offer a few suggestion which may prove of some help to some one in forming better habits of study. Having made up the mind that a thing is worth knowing, the next thing is to agree to pay the price of knowing. I feel that too many of our pupils pay more than is necessary for the knowledges acquired. They are inclined to “rote” study rather than thought study. To repeat a thing over many times to one’s self, may fix in mind the words about a subject, and leave the learner very little and possibly no knowledge of the real subject is question. Books give us other’s opinions of things, which make it more necessary that we think closely in our study lest we accept error. Proper study enables one to discuss a topic, rather than merely repeat another’s discussion of it. By the power of thought study, one becomes acquainted with the underlying principles and laws of a subject, thus securing power not to be obtained from “rote study” or the memorizing! of mere words. I am inclined to the statement that the teacher in charge has it practically in his power to determine the amount and character of the study of the average High School boy or girl. The greater number study to meet the requirements of the red- tation. Since the majority of teachers teach pages rather than subjects, the child feels he lias his lesson assignment wh n he can repeat the phase of the subject assigned. It is not uncommon to find pupils who think the teacher really unkind and unfair if he asks for anything not directly mentioned in the text studied. Many feel that the recitation is a plac ? where it matters not whether you know much or little about the subject, knowing that there are always some who will be ready to recite. We generally have a few who have made real preparations at the sacrifice of time, thought and broad investigation An assignment is too long if it is too much for one to recite all of it in the recitation. By holding each pupil to the thought that the whole burden of the recitation may fall upon him, we stimulate all to the proper study and pieparations of the assignment. By making them feel responsible for the whole recitation, we soon secure a preparation that makes them speak ahead for the privilege of reciting the lesson. The child is quick to read the teacher and his methods, and he often sees the end of the recitation a day in advance, and rightly decides that it matters not whether he study much, little or none. Permittingi a child to sit idly in class day after day is a wrong which he will hold against you in later years; it also often leads to his withdrawal from school. The recitation is a testing period, a place where one should find his possibilities, hence the recitation should be made the best possible. Most pupils really enjoy study, after learning how easy it is, and how quickly good wholesome thought and attention being that feeling of pride and satisfaction from having really mastered the subject. Preparation really begets enjoyment of the recitation. Proper studv caus � s the pupil to stand erect on both feet and say no with decision, and yet with caution. It does away with much stammeringi, embarrassment on part of teacher and pupil, and loss of valuable time. Right study enables the pupil to quickly and gladly read correct answers whether in Mathematics, Literature, Language, History or Science. The savage follows a hit-and-miss method of investigations and makes some very slow progress by happy gu sses rather than by studied application. The child should study until he feels real growth of mind through the assimilation of ideas. It is not the amount gjone over, but the amount that stays in the mind, that makes school work worth the time and energy spent. Give more time to .study and teaching how to study and the recitation will not nerd so much time. In conclusion I would add, make the recitation varied, high grade and a daily surprise to your class, insist upon the pupils properly meeting your assignments and requirements, and we will have study, more efficient study, more interest shown in study, a far greater appreciation of the study period and results which will materially tell for better manhood and womanhood in the finished product of our High School graduates. —F. V. Kercheval, Principal H. S. arark anfc iFirli) Immediately after the close of the basketball season. our thoughts were turned toward the track reason. Again Mr. King was chosen to put into shape, a team to repress nt the Black White in the track meets. Practice was begun, and on April 18, the first annual “Big Three” track meet, was held on the High school campus. Noblesville carried away the honors. Sheridan's star was one, Myrton Young, Freshman, who won the 100 yr. and 220 yd. dashes. Great things are expected of “Mutt” in the future. At the countv meet. Sheridan lost for the first time in years. Obart Purdy was the only point winners, receiving second in the one mile and the half mile runs. Myrton Young made the fastest time in the hundred yard dash, but owing to the dissabilities which occured, he was unable to place in the finals. He did not finish the two-twenty yard dash. This year's team was composed of boys who never before took part in a Field meet. Besides Young, there are two other Freshmen who are expecting to“do things” in the future. Walter Kigby, high jumping 5 ft. 2 in., and John Northam, Vaulting 9 ft. 4 in., Those who took part in the Track and Field Meet are as follows:- Myrton Youngi (64) Obart Purdy (66), Vincent Woods (70), John Northam (72), Lester Phebus (74), Noble Waitt (65), Russel Fris-toe (74), Lester Richardson (73), Walter Rigby (77) and Glenn Spencer (69). Jno. T. Northam. 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