Sheridan High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Sheridan, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1928 volume:

Ex Libns The Centennial Syllabus 19 ZB The Staff EDITOR.........................John Osborn ASSISTANT EDITOR..............Byron Stoat BUSINESS MANAGER.............Eugene Griffin ASST BUSINESS MANAGER..........Mary Aldred TYPIST........................Hilda Baker SPORT EDITOR.................Martha Couden SPORT EDITOR...................Fernald Mills JOKE EDITOR....................John Padgett JOKE EDITOR.....................Noble Bell LITERARY EDITOR...................Elizabeth Bradfieid CALENDAR..............................Helen Hinshav CALENDAR.......................Lorene Deer SNAP EDITOR..................Ivalou Worley SNAP EDITOR.................John McDonald ALUMNI EDITOR................Kermit Reagan JUNIOR EDITOR..................Lois Stewart SOPHOMORE EDITOR...........Virginia Reagan FRESHMAN EDITOR...............Velva Abbitt DEDICATION To our forefathers, vhn by . { their unceasing tDilindnmnitabfe will, and unfaltering couraqe, Established this republic, carved nut of this state, and created this community ve the Senior Class of Sheridan High 5chnnl re-spectfullydedirate this Annual CA1 CO C At CO Page ten ----- 4- History of Adams Township One hundred years ago in April, George Boxley made the first permanent settlement in what is now known as Adams Township. He built his cabin on the knoll north of the present site of Sheridan. Boxley had become a man of wealth and an owner of many slaves in the South but he became conscientious on this subject, liberated his own slaves, and was instrumental in aiding other slaves to escape to freedom. In some of these acts he violated the penal laws of Virginia and he was arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced to death. However, fate had not ordained that this man should suffer such an ignoble death so his wife visited him on the day set for his execution and gave him a small saw with which he was able to make his escape. He traveled a great deal in the west and finally settled in Adams Township, Hamilton County, where he lived for the remainder of his life. The first settlement in the township was made by Thomas Spencer John Blaush, James L. Masters, Z. Acord and Washington McKensy a little west of the present site of Boxleytown. This settlement was made soon after George Boxley settled near Sheridan Soon after this James Mann, Thomas and William Harbaugh, Payton Harris and Reuben Tansey joined this settlement. James Harbaugh, Ebcr Teter, and others came later. This part of Adams Township was at that time called Boxley’s swamp. Two trails, one leading from Noblesville to LaFayette, the other from Strawtown to LaFayette, were the only roads in the township at this time. The people who came in from 1830 to 1833, made their own roads and in so doing they kept to the high ground, avoiding the ponds and swamps that existed in the township. When they came to the “slashes” the old corduroy bridges were bu It. This was done by laying two large logs parallel and a few feet apart across the “slash.” Then across these were laid a number of smaller logs until the entire creek or branch was bridged. At the sides strong stakes were drawn to hold the first and last logs in place. In some cases dirt was thrown on top of this structure to make it smooth. The settlement at Bakers Corner was formed sometime between the year 1831 and 1837. For some time after this settlement was formed schools were taught at private houses until a cab n was built for tl at purpose near Bakers Corner. These schools were supported by the parents of the pupils on the subscription plan. A majority of this settlement belonged to the Friends Church. They had no meeting house of their own, bui attended at Hinkle Creek church until the West Grove church was built. There were a few Wesleyan Methodists among them and tl ey held services at private homes and ac the school house until the Mount Pleasant church was built. Another settlement in the township and one which was destined to become the sec ond largest city in Hamilton County was Millwood, situated in the southwestern part ol Adams Township. The town was laid out in 1860 by Egbert Higbee on the south side of the pike road running east and west. Higbee gave the town the name of Millwood. On the north side of the road opposite Millwood, Caswell Boxley laid out an addition to the town. Some years later when application was made for a post office at this point, it was found that there was a Millwood in the state, so a new name had to be decided upon. Dr. Davenport was one of the most influential members of the town at this time and he had served in the Civil War under Phillip Sheridan. He suggested that the new town be called Sheridan. Dr. Moore establshed the first store on what is now the coiner of Second and Main streets. This was a general store in which was kept for sale a little of everything. Other stores were soon added, one by P. G. Pearson and John Wilson. C. Boxley started his store at the comer of Second and Main streets, oppo- The Centennial Syllabus Page eleven --------4 - History of Adams Township continued site Dr. Moore’s store. These men later sold to other parties. Hamilton Emmons started the first drug store in the town. John Francis was the first to establish an exclusive grocery store. May Emmons 1 ad the first millinery business in the town. Uncle Tom and Aunt Prude Kercheval kept the first boarding house and entertained travelers. Uncle Tom Kercheval also had the first dray in Sheridan. Old Mr. Sackman started the first undertaker’s business on the corner of Georgia and Third streets. On May 4, 1913, a great conflagration swept the town which destroyed several business houses. The fire started in the Weaver planing mill and with the wind blowing at the rate of forty miles an hour it was impossible to stay the flames rapid advance over the place. This fire necessitated the reconstruction of the business houses that were destroyed and in many cases the location of the building was changed so that Main street began to look more like it does today. Some changes have been made since, such as th� razing of old buildings the construction of filling stations and the erection of new street lights on Main street. The first school house near Sheridan was built by George Boxley on his farm for the instruction of his own children and those of his neighbors. He himself was an efficient teacher. In this rude log school house, one end of which was taken up with a large fireplace, was the beginning of the schools of Sheridan. Mr. J. O. Pearson gives the following personal recollection of the house and scholars: “The windows had sticks across them with paper on them and were greased to ad mit the light. The seats were split cut and hand-shaved, with wooden pins for legs. The door was of shaved boards. The one long desk was a long plank on pins in the wall. There was John McKinzie, F. M McKinzie, Mrs. S. A. Vickery, Peter D. Horn. Nelson Higbee’s uncles and aunts, Ellis Dean’s mother, Howard Stephenson’s mother, P. G. Pearson and Addison Boxley.” In 1850 the Dunn school house was built near the Rodeman corner. Isaac Underwood was the only teacher who taught in this house for a number of years. In 1869 what was known as the Rodeman school house was built. It was a two room building. A particular circumstance connected with the building of this house was that the trustee refused to build the house unless Mr. E. A. Hutchens would agree to teach the school. The consent of Mr. Hutchens was secured, the house erected and Mr. Hutchens was the teacher for the next five years. With the building of the Monon railroad the growth of the town was assured. The trustee in 1885 was Eli Hutchens. He purchased the ground where the second ward building now stands, and Henry Devaney, his successor, erected the building in 1886. The growth of the town was very rapid and consequently the growth of the school was equally rapid. The building erected in 1886 contained four rooms, which was not adequate for the attendance the first year, and an addition of four mora rooms was built and more teachers added. In 1895 the first ward build ing was erected. Tl is was a substantial brick building containing four rooms. The town continued to grow and the high school outgrew its quarters. In 1912, the town board erected an addition to the first ward building to which the high school was removed. This building, however began to grow inadequate as the student body increased and the standards for the high school grew higher. In the beginning of the twentieth century the new school house proposition began to be agitated. However no steps had been taken until on January 30, 1928 the High School building burned down. Every one was sorry for the loss but they realized that this means a modern building for Adams Township. Our one great Page twelve + -------- History of Adams Township continued need is going to be provided for and Adams Township is truly going to be one of the best in the state. —Elizabeth Bradfield. School Punishment 85 Years Ago On a certain occasion two turkeys were brought to Noblesville, during school session, and the owner concluded to have a shooting match. The turkeys were put up at so much a shot. The number of shots to correspond with the value of the turkey, and the best shot to take the turkey. It so happened that this shooting match took place at the noon hour, two of the largest male scholars of said school witnessing the same, during which time the turkeys were duly inspected by them. On their return to the school house instead of applying themselves to the study of the lessons before them, they concluded to discuss the turkey gobblers. The length of their legs, their beautiful beard had been discussed, and they were about to discuss other features of the birds, but were arrested and their discussion cut short by the teacher informing them that was not part of their lessons for that day, but now, says the teacher “what shall be done with the unruly boys?” The teacher had a table about four feet long and two and a half feet wide in the room. He had a two-inch auger hole bored in one of the puncheons in the floor. So he took one of the boys to the table, laying him down lengthwise on the same, drew his hands and feet down as well as he could and tied them together under the table. The other boy he required to lie down flat upon the floor near the auger hole and gaze steadily down through the augerhole. Thus they remained for the next thirty minutes, which was regarded by the teacher as sufficient punishment, when they were released. This, no doubt, will appear to the teachers and pupils of today as being very harsh, but such was the discipline eighty-five years ago in our schools. The Centennial Syllabus G. I). Bradley, Principal A. B. Wabash College Civics, Economics and Physical Geography. F. V. Kercheval Auditor’s Course Indiana University Science, Grammar, Book-keeping, and Commercial Arithmetic. Mrs. Elma Griffith A. B. Indiana University, Wisconsin U. English, Public Speaking, and Play Coach. Arnold Harris Township Superintendent A. B. Indiana University. Wanda Haverkamp A. B. Butler University Mathematics. William H. Bennett A. B. Central Normal History and Commercial Law. Juliet Swain A. B. Earl ham College Latin. Francis L. Fletcher A. B. Butler University English and Director of Athletics. Charles M. Carter Metrojxditan School of Music M usic. Kathryn Walker Metropolitan School of Music Music. Page sixteen 4 - “T’L T nr i ” 1 he I wo 1 emples A builder builded a temple, He wrought with care and skill, Pillars and groins and arches Were fashioned to meet his will. And men said when they saw its beauty, “It shall never know decay; Great is thy skill, O builder, Thy fame shall endure for aye.” A teacher builded a temple, She wrought with skill and care, Forming each pillar with patience, Laying each stone with care, None saw the unceasing effort; None knew the marvelous plan; For the temple the teacher builded Was unseen by the eye of man. Gone is the builder’s temple, Crumbled into the dust, Pillars and groins and arches Food for consuming rust, But the temple the teacher builded Shall endure while the ages roll; For the beautiful unseen temple Was a child’s immortal soul. —From the Akron School Herald. t SENIOR Page eighteen ■ --------------------------------------1------------------------------------- - John Osborn “Sparky’’ Editor-in-Chief “Great men are not always wise” Orchestra ’25, ’26, ’27; Pres. ’27; “The Youngest”; Latin Club ’27; Syllabus ’27, ’28; “A Lucky Break.” Ivalou Worley “Ive” Snaps “It is not good that men should be alone” Glee Club ’25, ’26; “The Youngest”; Syllabus ’28; “A Lucky Break.” Elizabeth Bradfield “E. B.” Eugene Griffin “Gene” Business Mgr. “If I have done well, it is that which I desire” Scholarship ’25, ’26, ’27; Latin Club ’27; Bus. Mgr. “The Youngest; Syllabus ’27, ’28; “A Lucky Break.” George Moore “Geo.” “A brand plucked from the burning” Latin Club ’27; Oratorical ’27; “A Lucky Break.” v urer ’25, ’25, ’26, Break.” 7 i V ' h { - a Literary “Upon the earth there is none other like her” Orchestra ’25, ’26, ’27, ’28; “The Youngest”; Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’27; Treas- ’27; Syllabus ’28; “A Lucky Denzel Goff “Denny” “One man among a thousand I have found” Boxley High School ’25; Glee Club ’25. ’26, ’27; “The Youngest”; “A Lucky Break.” Hilda Baker “Bake” “My heart is fixed” Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’27; “The Youngest”; Latin Club ’27; Syllabus ’28; “A Lucky Break.” Charlton Mills “Honk” “Thou art the man” President ’28; “The Youngest”; Latin Club ’27; Track ’27; “A Lucky Break.” Helen Hinshaw “Helen” “One whose spirit has no guile” Carmel High School ’25; Glee Club ’27; Latin Club ’27; Syllabus ’28;“A Lucky Break.” Thf rVntcnniMl Syllabus Page nineteen ---------- ■ Jessie Kassebaum “Jessie” “Her ways are ways of gentleness” Glee Club ’25. Martha Couden “Mart” Sports “Open not thine heart to every man” Vice-pres. ’25; Basketball ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’27; “The Youngest”; “Syllabus ’28. Floyd Moore “Moore” “Clothed and in his right mind” Glee Club ’26; Football ’27, ’28; Latin Club ’27; Adv. Mgr. “The Youngest.” Walter Waggoner Doyal McVicker “Doral” Lorene Deer “Rene” Calendar “Jealousy faileth to make love less” Bay City High School ’26; Syllabus ’28; “A Lucky Break.” Femald Mills “Foosty” Sports “Lo it is I; be not afraid” Yells; “The Youngest”; Glee Club ’25; Treasurer ’27; Orchestra ’26, ’27, ’28; Latin Club ’27; Syllabus ’25, ’28; “A Lucky Break.” Marian Henderson “M. H.” “I have heard thee by the hearing of the ear” Glee Club ’25. Page twenty t Margaret Teter “Tete” “A pleasant thing it is for the eye to behold” Orchestra ’25, ’26; Basketball ’27; Latin Club ’27; Sec’y-Treas. ’28; “A Lucky Break.” John Padgett “Hoss” Jokes “The King of Terrors” Stage Mgr. “The Youngest”; Orchestra ’26, ’27, '28; Radio Club ’25, ’26; Latin Club ’27; Syllabus ’28. Osmar Akard “Os” “How much better it is to get wisdom than gold” Track ’27; “A Lucky Break.” Mary Aldred “Aldred” Ass’t Bus. Mgr. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance” Vics-pres. ’26; Basketball ’25, ’26, ’27; Glee Club ’25, ’27; Latin Club ’27; Sec’y ’27; “The Youngest”; Syllabus ’28; “A Lucky Break.” Janice Norman “Dee” “Of the three, she is one” Mai tha I le V Martha” Basketball ’25, ’26, ’27; “The Young- “Always carefully set at her work” es ” Latin Club ’27. Virginia Copeland “Gin” Noble Bell “Nobe” “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer” Jokes “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” Syllabus ’28. Thelma Eudaly “Thelm” Van Miller “Skinny” ‘Hers is the spirit that quickeneth’ ‘The earth saw and trembled1 Football ’27, ’28; Basketball ’25, ’26; Kermit Reagan “Kerm” Track ”26, '27; Vice pres ’28; “A Lucky Alumni Ed. “A good report maketh the bones fat” Orchestra ’27, ’28; Latin Club ’27; “The Youngest”; “A Lucky Break”; Syllabus ’27, ’28. Francis Weaver “Frankie” “Her words are without wisdom” Mildred Whalen “Mildred” “A still small voice” Martha Lacey “Mart” “As a flower of the field she flourished” Boxley ’25, ’26, ’27. Shortridge ’25, ’26. Emily Coddington “Emalily” “Thou hast dove’s eyes” Glee Club ’27; Boxley ’26. Page twenty-two I 4$ “We’re Here” As Freshman, we sprouted and got a good start, As Sophomores, we gained by doing our part. As Juniors, we put on a dignified air, As Seniors, every one knew we were there. In those puzzling days of twenty-five We wondei-ed what kept the Sophomore alive. How did he attain that superior air Of “you can’t tell me a thing—I know it all—so there”! In those wonderful days of twenty-six As Sophomores, we had “it” and knew all the tricks. We pitied the Rhinies prying the lid But let them get wise just as we did. In those glorious days of twenty-seven We were nearing our goal—almost in heaven! We studied and worked and squirmed a bit For fear our credits would not stretch one whit. Those dignified days of twenty-eight Slipped by quickly to the open gate That swung us out to be judged by the world But we’re ready and waiting with our banner unfurled! Our High School years numbering four Have slipped away to return no more While we stand and gaze, ponder and sigh And wonder at the speed with which they fly. The old folk say “Now girls and boys These are the days for you to enjoy For the days that now are slipping by Are School Days, the happiest days of your lives”. We all can remember way back when We were learning to count to ten One, two three, five “Stop” the teacher would cry “No Hopes” were our thoughts and we sat down with a sigh. But with an iron will and a lot of hard work We gained our present elevation so it doesn’t pay to shirk, We, the Senior class will always gain the heights That we strive to reach, because we work with all our mights. —Frances J. Weaver —Melva Foster. Page twenty-four 1------------------------------------+ ■ Above—1st row, left to right: Elsie Edwards, Martha Haskett, Helen Hammer, Katherine Clark, Maxine Gregg, Martha DeaKyne, Rosemary Bradfield, Mary McDonald, Mary DeaKyne, Sarah Baker Delight Beard; 2nd row: Horton Aldred, Harry Dillon, Julian Akard, LaMar Henderson, Alice Kinnick, Glenola Dell, Russell Griffith, Wilbur Hines, Ralph Calvert, Kenneth Fisher; 3rd row: Robert Evans, Marion Harris, Joseph Farwick, John Ford. Below—1st row: Glen Spidel, Florence Ridge, Fan McMath, John Newby, Dortha Phillips, Nelma Pickett, Herbert Kuhlman, Florence Ogle, Lois Stewart; 2nd row: Russell Wallace, Tom White, Ansel Wallace, George Osborn, Prentice Pearson, Lloyd Mc-Vicker, Morris Nay; 3rd row: Floyd Hays, Byron Stout. Page twenty-six ----------------------------------1 Top row left to right: Leon Wyatt, Wendell Ringer; 2nd row: Charles McMurtry, Clark Walker, Lucile Spencer, Ksther Mae Wallace, India Miller, Reba Moore Jenell Stewart, Dorthea Dillon, Paul Moore, Orville Wright; 3rd row: Evelyn Orr, Stella Rigby, Irene Tweedy, Virginia Reagan, Lillian Newby, Wanda Spear, Virginia Royster, Iris Sowers, Ivalou Shull, Bernice Teter, Ardath Raines. Below—1st row, left to right: Kenneth Boone, Maurice Johnson, Freda Hershman, Inez Harbaugh, Ruby Harbaugh, Alma Barker, Rosalind Higbee, Thelma Fleetwood, Robert Hammond; 2nd row: James Kercheval, John Hines, Eugene Bradshaw, Dean Griffin, Homer J. Cox, Harold Godby, Richard Wright, Russell Foster; 3rd row: Paul Childers, Edwin Lane. FRESHMEN Tage twenty-eight - ---------------------------------------1---------------------------------------«4- i Above—Top row, left to right: Harold Gregg, Lawrence Biddle, Frank Bennett, Robert Burton; 2nd row: Richard Godby, John Dragoo, Robert Godby, Roy Freeman. Clifford Bailey, Glennie Lambert, Clayton Copeland Cloyd Hawkins, Claire Dean; 3rd row: Margaret Darnell, Helen Akard, Ruth Gipson, Velva Abbitt, Thelma Boyer, Olive Cox, Virginia Gifford, Clariece Kercheval, Carolyn Hinshaw, Delores Fancher. Below—Top row, left to right: Edwilda Stephenson, Doyal Noe, John Wilson, Edwin Neal, Clyde Norman, Richard Walker, Waldo Stout, Lloyd Wiles, Olive West; Bottom row: Genevieve Stewart, Mary Newby, Dreama Pearson, Ruby Wright, Mildred Wallace, Mary Ridge, Delilah McVicker, Jewell Walker, Kathleen Williams, Iola Miller. Page thirty-one -------------!■ - “The Coach” 1 Francis L. Fletcher comes to Sheridan from Butler University, having graduated last spring. His home-town is Shelbyville, Indiana. He has just completed his first year of successful work for Sheridan High School. While at Butler “Fletcher” received three letters in varsity football and two in varsity basketball. During his high school career at Shelbyville he took part in the athletics there. Below, bottom row, left to right: Floyd Hayes, Paul Moore, Harry Dillon, Waldo Stout; 2nd row: Glen Spidel, Byron Stout, Horton Aldred, Clayton Copeland Coach Fletcher, Lloyd McVicker John Newby, James Kercheval, Eugene Bradshaw; 3rd row: Tom White, Bob Hammond, Morris Nay, John Remsen, Van Miller, Floyd Moore. Paul Childers, Joe Farwick. Glen Spidel “Horse” End Byron Stout “Maud” Quarter Thomas White “Tom” End John Remsen “Remp” Tackle Robert Hammond “Bob” Tackle Joseph Farwick “Joe” Full “Skinny” Page thirty-two --------------------------------i-------- Letter Men Van Miller Center Page thirty-three Lloyd McVicker “Vick” Guard Floyd Hays “Doodle” Guard Waldo Stout “Wad’ Half Letter Men James Kercheval “Jim” Half Floyd Moore “Caesar’ Tackle Paul Childers “Dink” Guard Horton Aldred Hort' Half Football Schedule for I 927 September 24 Sheridan VS. Knightstown there 20- 0 September 30 Sheridan vs. Shortridge there 0-33 October 8 Sheridan vs. Westfield there 7-13 October 15 Sheridan vs. Carmel here 12- 0 October 21 Sheridan vs. Cathedral there 0-13 October 28 Sheridan vs. Noblesville here 20- 0 November 5 Sheridan vs. Carmel there 25- 0 November 19 Sheridan vs. Kirklin here 0-19 Totals 84-78 Sheridan vs. Knightstown The S. H. S. gridders started their football schedule for 1927 on September 24 by making a trip to Knightstown. Considering the fact tl at they had a new corch and that three of the regular bunch were absent the boys did fine. They had little trouble in piling up a 2(10 score. Sheridan vs. Shortridge On October 15 the Carmel gridders came to Sheridan for the first home game of the stadium struggling to defend their colors. The Indianapolis eleven proved too strong for the B ack and White lads and the game ended with a 33-0 score. Inexperience and a lack of weight were responsible for the defeat. Sheridan vs. Westfield For the first time in the football history of the two schools the Westfield warriors snatched a victory at the game played October 8 at Westfield on their Homecoming Celebration. The score at the l.alf was 0-0 but the final period ended 13-7. Sheridan vs. Carmel On October 15 the Carmel gridders came to Sheridan for the first home game of the season. The Sheridan boys showed marked improvement in the first quarter and they ended the quarter period with two touch downs to their credit. The rest of the game was a hard-fought struggle and the game ended with the score of 12-0. Sheridan vs. Cathedral Again the team made a trip away from home on October 21 to play the Catholic aggregation of Indianapolis. The game was hard fought but the game ended with the locals on the short end of a 13-0 score. During the last few minutes of the game the Black and White boys resorted to a series of brilliant passes in a desperate effort to score. ' ( s'. Sheridan vs; Noblesville In the 1926 combat between the two schools the Noblesville boys put it over us and took home the bacon for the first time in history. This The Centennial Syllabus Page thirty-five Football Schedule for I 927 continued year, however, on October 28, the S. H. S. gridders completely outplayed the Noblesville squad to the tune of 20-0. This showed that they still had the “ole spirit” and there was general rejoicing. Sheridan vs. Carmel A return game with Carmel was played there on November 5. The team had received a lot of good experience by this time and had little trouble in defeating Carmel again, this time with a score of 25-0 favorably compared to the score of 12-0 earlier in the season. Sheridan vs. Kirklin The last game of the season was played here on November 19. The Kirklin squad was exceptionally strong this year and defeated the Sheridan lads with the score of 19-0. This completed their season without a defeat and altho we received a defeat or two the season was a successful one. 1 928 Schedule Knightstown September 22 Here Shortridge September 28 f Here Westfield October 6 Here Carmel October 13 There Cathedral October 19 Here Nobfesville October 26 There Lebanon. November 2 Here Washington (Indpls) November 9 There Kirklin November 16 Here ;i 1 I i Page thirty-six ------------- Review of 1927 Track When the call was issued in ’27, the outlook was far from brilliant. Graduation had claimed all of our track team of the previous year, and we started building a team from “green” material. As time progressed, the prospects for the year improved and our hopes rose considerably. Under the coaching of Mr. Kingsolver we tied for third in the County Meet at West-field. This was a fairly good showing under the conditions. Cicero was defeated in first rate fashion, the locals claiming all but one first. With not a man lost from last year’s team and with the aid of some more training we should have excellent prospects for the next season. Mr. Fletcher, our new coach will start the boys around the track this spring and true to S. H. S. spirit a good team should be developed. The men participated in the respective events as follows: 100 yard dash........ 220 yard dash........ 440 yard dash........ 880 yard dash Mile Run............. 220 yard low hurdles. 120 yard high hurdles. High Jump............ Pole Vault........... Shot Put............. Half Mile Relay........ Mile Relay Team...... Newby, Miller, Foster, Aldred Newby, Aldred, Foster Miller .................Mills and Boone Hammond and Akard .............Akard and Hammond Aldred, Mills and Farwick Mills and Whits .................White and Mills .................Stout and Spidel .........................Waggoner Aldred, Newby, Miller and Foster ...Boone, Stout, Farwick and Mills The letter men in track for last year who are still on the team are Miller, Boone, and Mills. Page forty 4 Senior Class Play The Senior Class presented “A Lucky Break,” a three act farce comedy on the nineteenth and twentieth (19-2C) of April. As the play goes, Abner lvethcham owns some land which 1 e intends to sell for some cemetery plots.He tries to make a salesman out of Benny Ketcham. Martha Mullet owns the Hotel, and her ambition is for her daughter to have a career. John Bruce comes and tries to buy the land for a factory but Abner will sell for nothing but a cemetery. Bruce buys it up as cemetery plots and thus gets control of the land. The two old maids Alchiba and Alphecca Spinster provide the comedy for the play. The play was directed by Mrs. Elma Griffith, English teacher. THE CAST Martha Mullet (proprietor of Hotel Mullet).......................-.....Lorene Deer Nora Mullet ( her daughter)........................ -....-......- Mary E. Aldred Elmine Ludine Smith (a servant)...........................-........ Margaret Teter Benny Ketcham ( a super-salesman).........................-.........■-.Van Miller Abner Ketcham ( his uncle)...................-...-...-................George Moore Mrs. Barrett (a guest)....................-......................Elizabeth Bradfield Claudia (her daughter)... .........:................................. Ivalou Worley Tommy Lansing (a painter)............—.......... —........-...... .....Fernald Mills John Bruce (a man of business)... ................................. Charlton Mills Charles Martin( General Mgr. for Bruce)............................... Osmar Akard Jura Charente (a French dancing teacher).................•-............Hilda Baker Var Charente (her brother)...................................-..........John Osborn Bella Mac Watt | Melva Foster Alchiba Spinster - Guests............... — .....-..........—.......-..Denzel Goff Alphecca Spinster I ................................................. Helen Hinshaw Spivins (a busman).„........... —.......... —..-...............Walter Waggoner Tokio (a Japanese valet)........................... -....—...........Eugene Griffin Watkins (a chauffeur)...................—...................-....-..Kermit Reagan Public Speaking Public Speaking is one of the most beneficial subjects given in the High School. It teaches the student how to talk correctly and prepares him to be able to give speeches or to talk when called upon suddenly, without embarrassment as is usually the case. Public Speaking is in charge of Mrs. Elma Griffith, who has had much training in this line of work. During the year the Public Speaking class presented three one-act plays, “The Neighbors,” “Where But in America,” and “Mrs. Pat and the Law.” The casts for these plays were: “The Neighbors”: Mary Aldred, Grandma; Elizabeth Bradfield, Mis’ Dianthy Abel; Hilda Baker, Inez; George Osborn, Jr., Peter; Walter Waggoner, Ezra; Thelma Eudaly, Mis’ Elmira Moran; Alma Barker, Mis’ Trot; and Martha Lacey, Mis’ Carrie (A Ellsworth. “Where But in America”: Eugene Griffin, Mr. Espenhayne; Frances Weaver, Mrs. Espenhayne; and Dorotha Phillips, Hilda: “Mrs. Pat and the Law”: Van Miller, Pat; Rosemary Bradfield, Mrs. Pat; Claire Dean, Jimmy; Ruby Harbaugh, Miss Carroll; and Joseph Far-wick, Policeman John Bing. Page forty-one In the fall of 1924 fifty-four Freshmen entered the portals of Sheridan High School They made mistakes and got into wrong classes as all Freshmen do. With the improvement effected by time this changed and we elected our officers: president, Harold Deer; vice-president, Martha Couden; secretary and treasurer, Elizabeth Bradfield. This year we celebrated with one party and the buying of sweat jerseys for the basketball team. The first year passed on as it always does and we were Sophomores. This time the officers were president, Harold Deer; vice-president, Mary Aldred; secretary and treasurer, Elizabeth Bradfield. During this year we lost one of our classmates, Beeson Harvey, through death. With the arrival of our Junior year we felt still more important. With the election of John Osborn as president; Melva Foster, vice-president, and Mary Aldred, secretary and Fernald Mills, treasurer, we started the year off, then to keep affairs moving we gave a party. We gave a class play entitled “The Youngest”, which was a success. To end the year we gave the Seniors a farewell banquet. At last the supreme moment came, we entered Sheridan High School as Seniors. The president was Charlton Mills; vice-president, Van Miller; secretary-treasurer, Margaret Teter. We as usual put out an annual, The Syllabus and gave a class play, both coming out very successfully. The main event of our last year however was a fire which completely destroyed the High School building. Finally on the 2nd of May thirty-four of us left Sheridan High School for the last time, after four long years. Page forty-two ■ Scholarship “S” Winners It has always been the custom to give recognition to those who are outstanding in the athletics at Sheridan. Mr. Kercheval had for a long time advocated the idea thai those who were outstanding in scholarship should be given recognition also. Mr. Hugh Carter was principal in 1925 and he saw that Mr. Kercheval had the right idea. He established the basis of awarding scholarship letters to those who rank highest. To receive one of those letters an average of 95 in all subjects and also 95 in interest must be made for the year. Those that received the letters the first year were: Seniors: Erith Powell; Sophomores: Edith Eytcheson Eva Compton and Gladys Reddick; Freshmen: Elizabeth Brad-field and Eugene Griffin. The following year Mr. Bradley was principal and he continued the practice of giv ing the letters. Those receiving recognition for the year 1926 were: Sophomores: Elizabeth Bradfield and Eugene Griffin; Freshmen: Rosemary Bradfield, John Newby, Byron Stout, and Joseph Farwick. At the close of last year the letters were again given. The same students received them who received them the preceding year with one addition from the Freshman class. Maurice Johnson. This is a reward for those who really want to learn and it gives them a goal to work for. More interest is aroused and better preparation is made as a result of this recognition. Page forty-three A Country Freshman’s First Day at High School Weil, early that morning the country stude rose, And dressed himself in his best suit of clothes, He brushed up his shoes, and he combed out his hair, Dislodging the hay-seeds that chanced to be there, No choring that morning, he’s a “high school guy” now! No horses to water and no milking the cow. At the school he was backward in all the new crowd; Couldn’t find the class-rooms and had to be showed, Got mixed on the schedule and couldn’t find out Why all the rush and what the gong was about. When at last it was evening and school was let out, Hs rushed forth without order, scarce restraining a shout. He went home discouraged, feeling quite at sea And said “High school sure ain’t what it’s cracked up to be!” But now he’s a Junior, no more mix-ups that way; And he distinctly remembers that September day When he was a Freshman as green as they get. So he’s never helped “razz” any poor Freshman yet. And to Freshmen who are feeling down-hearted and blue; Just remember that others were once Freshmen too. (A Junior’s recollection of his first day at school) —Marion Harris T— f Sheridar pl chool Page forty-four - ►------------ - • A Chip Off the Old Block When Rut Howard came to Kimball College as coach he found, awaiting him, a letter. “Dear old Rut ” it read. “I am sending my son—your namesake—to Kimball this year. I want him to learn football under the greatest half-back I ever knew.” Wishing you the best of luck, Your old team mate, Chuck Bailey. “Old Chuck’s boy,” mused Howard, “If he’s anything like 1 is dad he’ll be a team in himself. When I think of the runs old Chuck made that won the High School championship game—Rotten shame he couldn’t go to college.” Howard felt a thrill of expectation at the thought of meeting Russel Howard Bailey and he watched the faces of the boys at the first roll call, as they answered to “Avery, ’ “Altman,” “Anderson,” “Baker.” Finally “Bailey” was called and a thin, undersized lad wearing glasses answered “here” in a weak voice. “------” said the new coach under his breath, “That sissy named for me? There’s no football there.” Howard thought of the disappointment Chuck was going to feel when his boy failed to make the team. “But how could he expect it? That’s just like these proud papas. They think their boys can do anything.” That evening Rut made his first call for football candidates to meet in the Gymn. A faculty meeting made him late and when he entered the room he was met by a tall, husky fellow who smiled as he said, “Coach, I am Russel Howard Bailey. I just got here. Dad has told me of you all my life and I’ve been wild to meet you. I’m coming out for the team. I played last year at Podunk.” “Bailey of Podunk? Then you’re the man I’m looking for. And you’re Chuck Bailey’s boy? But I saw one Russel Bailey this morning. Who’s he?” “O, that’s Runt Bailey from Greenville. Poor, kid, he’s about all in. Probably won’t get to finish the year.” A great load was lifted from Howard’s mind. With Bailey as half-back, there were bright prospects for Kimball. After the first game a letter went to farmer Bailey from the coach of Kimball College, which ended, “Expect great things from your boy, Chuck. He’s a chip off the old block.” —Carolyn Hinshaw. The Centennial Syllabus Page forty-five — ■ “The Whole Town Talking” CAST Henry Simmons, a paint manufacturer................................. Harriet Simmons, his wife...-............................... ... Ethel, their daughter............................................. Chester Binney. Simmons’ partner..................... .....„...... Roger Shields, a young Chicago blood.............................. Sally Otis, a friend of Ethel............................. :...... Lila Wilson, a friend of Ethel.................................... Letty Lythe a motion picture star................................. Donald Swift, motion picture director............................. Annie, the maid.... .............................................. Taxi-driver....................................................... .......John Newby .......Lois Stewart Rosemary Bradfield ....Joseph Farwick .......Harry Dillon .....Helen Hammer ....Martha Haskett ......Florence Ogle ........Byron Stout .....Dortha Phillips .....Horton Aldred On the nights of January 30 and 31, the Junior class presented their play, “The Whole Town’s Talking’”. The play was successful and the house was filled both nights Both audiences seemed deeply appreciative of the play. Mr. Simmons and the hero, Chester Binney use a fake love affair with a noted film star to persuade Ethel Simmons to marry Binney. They are highly successful. Pago forty-six ------------------1----------------------------------+ - The Sophmores Conquering now and still to conquer Obstacles that block our way. To prepare for future battles We must win the ones today. May we always struggle upward To the goal of our desire, Moving forward, never backward, Never do we wish to tire. We will take this as our motto, “Always finish what’s begun ” May we say, “We’ve done our noblest,” At each setting of the sun. —Kenneth Boone. Studious, Oh! Algebra we start with, Seldom we falter; Then we take Geometry Gee! but it’s a halter. English’s not so bad, you know, But then there’s Mr. Fletcher, He wouldn’t let you sleep a wink If you wuz tired, I bet ’chur. Of all the languages 1 e’er saw There’s one you can not bluff That’s Latin and its teacher Who certainly knows her stuff. History has the largest words I ever tried to master, I learn my dates all in an hour And forget them even faster. 1 ( %;■. hjEa These subjects no doubt you guess All belong to the Sophomore class, For the ever ready lad and lass Of this old world’s wide spread mass. —Stella Rigby The Centennial Syllabus - Page forty-seven - — $— + ■ And They Lived Happily Ever After Crash! Bang! The handsome, really “darling,” blue roadster lay at the side of an interurban track, demolished. Near the car and partly under it lay a young man. His dark, slightly waving hair was rumpled, his handsome face cut and bruised, and the lids over his handsome black eyes were swollen and bruised. The ambulance was summoned at once and Rod Hunt was rushed to a hospital. All the time that “awful old” trolley went speeding on its way to do more disastrous work. At the hospital they said that Rod was very badly hurt, but he would recover after a long time. This was really a very human-sort of hospital so they gave Rod a cheerful, pretty little blonde for a nurse. In about a week he began to take some notice of his surroundings, especially the nurse. He decided that she was a sweet little thing with her light curly hair, her big blue eyes and her silvery laugh. He especially liked her voice so she read to him each day. It was not newspapers or magazines that she read to him, but frivolous little stories. They laughed over these and he told her that she was a very good tonic for a lonely man. All this time the nurse had been wondering why Rod had no visitors. Where were his parents, his relatives, his friends, or his sweetheart? At the last-named something seemed to feel funny inside of her. Three weeks went by since the accident and the doctors said Rod would be able to leave in a few days. He was overjoyed but his nurse seemed to him very wistful and when she had to talk about his leaving she burst into tears and fled from the room. He became gloomy and sad. The next day Rod proposed to his little blonde nurse, but she was afraid to accept him for foolish men often did such things. She told him that he was well now and didn’t need a tonic. To this he replied that he’d get in another accident if he could not take his tonic with him when he left the hospital. The nurse promptly accepted his proposal. When the doctor dismissed him, the patient announced that he was taking his nurse with him to become his bride. The hitherto unsuspecting hospital staff congratulated them heartily. And so as the old story goes and will go on forever, “they lived happily ever after.” —Martha Haskett. Page forty-eight “I Football Banquet The football banquet, given by the mothers of the members of the team, was held in the Methodist church basement, December 2. The food was prepared by the Mite Society of the church and was served by twelve Senior g'rls who wore black dresses and white aprons. Mrs. F. V. Kercheval gave thanks and then the team benefactors sat down to a bountiful dinner. Mr. Fletcher, the coach acted as Toastmaster and after the banquet he called on the following for talks: Mrs. Rcmsen who talked on the mothers’ attitude toward football; Mr. Moore, who talked on the attitude of the fathers; Mr. Bradley, who reviewed the past way of playing football and gave the advantages of modern football; Mr. Kercheval, whose subject was “Etl ics.” Van Miller gave a toast to the mothers and Mr. Ingle Harris, and Mr. Arnold Harris expressed their appreciation of the team and its coach. The team then adjourned to the home of Dr. Newby where the remainder of the entertainment was held. Letters to Football Warriors At the close of the day January 27th the football boys were awarded their letter, and sweaters in recognition of their performances last season. The awards were made on the basis of the number of games in which they participated. The seniors each year who have won this recognition are given sweaters. G. D. Bradley, high school principal made the presentation speech, declaring that he hoped that in another year there would be arrangements made to recognize the efforts of the second string men who played football and provided “cannon fodder” for the varsity Ha commended the boys on their efforts last fall, individually and as a team. Coach F. L. Fletcher made the Awards to the following seniors: Floyd Moore, Van Miller, and Floyd Hays; and to under-classmen, Horton Aldred, Byron Stout, Joe Far-wick Lloyd McVicker, Robert Hammond, Paul Childers, Tom White, Glen Spidel, James Kercheval, Waldo Stout and John Remsen. Page forty-nine 4 4 “Freshies” We are green, and we show it We care not if you know it For we hope to develop each hour Tho’ hard to believe it Did you ever perceive it? The greener the bud the finer the flower. Here’s to the class of thirty-one! We’ll all stand fast till our work is done. We’ll do some work, we’ll have some joy, Make memories that time cannot destroy. What ever comes we’ll all be fair And play the game full on the square. Of course, we are Freshmen as you know, But watch us well and see us grow. Just wait till nineteen-thirty-one, And see the work that we have done. —Olive Cox Freshmen” —Olive West. £ v Page fifty Sheridan High School is very much up-to-date in the opportunities which it offers in the musical line. The school has half an hour of chorus work on Wednesdays and Fridays, under the leadership of Charles M. Carter. This work has improved immensely in the last few years. There is no Boys Glee Club this year, owing to lack of time. The Girls Glee Club meets on Mondays and Tuesdays after school and practises with Miss Kathryi. Walker. Instrumental work in the school is assuming a larger degree of importance. Pupils ranging from the fifth grade to the first year of High School are given free lessons on any instrument which they desire to play. If the classes are not crowded, older pupils may enjoy the benefit of these free lessons. Saturday mornings are devoted to Orchestra work. The Senior Orchestra, which consists of the more advanced pupils, numbers about thirty-five at the present time. The Junior Orchestra has an enrollment of thirty-two and the Beginners have about twenty-eight. A new feature was just started this year and that is the school band. The band instruction is given on Wednesday evenings. Pupils, mostly of High School age are given free instructions on various band instruments at this time. When they have learned the fundamentals of their instruments they are admitted to the beginners band As they advance on their instruments they are promoted. Pupils should take advantage of these opportunities offered them, for even though they do not intend to specialize on music their time is not wasted. Music teaches cooperation and harmony with others, the importance of being exact and the lesson of perseverance. ElV OR. BU55F5 nmm RHHMI Sg -S. v dwly eoox NOVK' L.H 11 t.ifl BILL -W BoB miWTOGo rssoof IVMO yj£a yors Calendar September 9—School started. Several new teachers on ‘parole.’ 12— Freshmen got lost but Mr. Kercheval rounded them up. 13— Noble Bell got in Freshman English class. Three years and still lost. 17—Honorable Charlton Mills is elected Senior class president. Out of our way— Honk! Honk! 20— Sophomores are overgrown Freshmen and not grown up enough to be Juniors. Faculty’s idea of them. 21— Senior Class meeting. Oh for $500. 23— Honk figures himself 76 yds. tall, in Physics Class. Dear me, the lad is growing. 24— Sheridan 24—Knightstown 0. 30—Sheridan 0—Shortridge 33. October 1—Senior politeness evident: Kermit rescued Miss Swain’s handkerchief. 5—Ye editors appointed. 8—New boy in school. Thelma Eudaly decides not to go to Boxley. Sheridan 7—Westfield 13. 9—New boy gone again. 12—Centennial Day. The Big Parade. Did you see it ? 15—Sheridan 12—Carmel 0. 21— Sheridan 0—Cathedral 13. 22— Mr. Bradley gave motto to certain Seniors unless they stopped laughing “Abandon hope all ye who enter.” 23— Senior class party at Noble Bell’s. All but one member present. 26—Van Miller canvassed the Upper Assembly for some blue ink. 28—Sheridan 20—Noblesville 0. November 1—Since Hallowe’en the school building windows need washing. Just a little water, the soap has already been applied. 5—Sheridan 25—Carmel 0. 1 J •7- Jfir 6—Civics class was turned into a beauty parlor. Noble Bell manicured Floyd Hays’ finger nails. 11—Armistice Day was celebrated by Miss Swain walking to school with George Osborn. 19—Sheridan 0—Kirklin 19. 23—Mr. Carter took his usual pound of chalk away on the back of his coat. 24 25—Thanksgiving vacation. The Seniors are having their likenesses taken. Page fifty-three 4 4 Calendar continued 27—If our music teacher could only hear what Miss Swain said was music. 30—Remember! A fountain pen belongs to the whole High School and you are considered stingy if you won’t loan your last sheet of white paper. December 1—Only 24 days till Santa Claus comes. Be patient little Freshmen. 5—Juniors are working on their play, “The Whole Town’s Talking.” 7—Mr. Carter thinks we’ve lost all our musical talent. Perhaps we have, but who found it? 12—Mr. Bradley recommended that Kermit read “The Life of Jesse James.” 20— Exemption list posted. Are you one of the lucky few ? 21— 22—Semester Exams. 22— Science exhibit. 23— Christmas swap. Miss Swain received an assortment of Kroger groceries. Hip! Hip! Hurray! Vacation. January 2— Blue Monday. Little Freshmen had to leave their toys and come back to school. 3— As usual the Seniors made a wild dash for the door when the Physics Lab. bell rang. 9—We’re on the last lap now. Second semester started. 12—The Juniors are struggling valiantly in the clutch of Solid Geometry. 16— Freshmen class meeting at 3:50. 17— There are rumors that the Junior play is to be in three weeks. 18— Noble Bell was again misplaced in Economics class. 20—The Upper Assembly is in disgrace. 24— The High School quartette delighted the Farmers Institute with a number of popular selections. 25— Kermit manipulated the ivories in Rosemary’s absence. 26— Wanted to borrow one bright penny. Not later than 1:00 P. M. Floyd Hays. 27— Football sweaters and letters given. 30—High School building burned down. If you want to go to the kind of a school Like the kind of a school you like, You don’t have to carry your books in your arms, And go on a long, long hike. For you’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your school. It isn’t the building it’s you. 30-31—Junior play, “The Whole Town’s Talking.” Calendar continued Page fifty-four 4 February 1—Started school in the Red Men’s Hall, K. of P. Hall, and basement of Farmers Merchants bank building. Ye editors spent afternoon racking brains to remember this calendar. The first edition of which went up in smoke. 6—“It’s just like a University.” 9—We have a bell system installed. Now we have to get to classes on the dot. 13— Martha Haskett and several others found themselves locked out of History III class. 14— Senior class play chosen, “The Lucky Break.” 17—In going down the stairway—“Keep to the right.” 19—South wall of the old building caved in under pressure of a strong wind. 21—Note the S. H. S. campus—Main street between Fourth and Fifth streets. 23— Our athletic field—the vacant lot by the bandstand. 24— The Seniors ordered 900 invitations. They must be expecting lots of presents. March We can’t remember the dates in this month. The cast was chosen for the Senior Play and they began practice. Naturally they got on swimmingly. The usual number of dumb bell moves were made and of course there was an abundance of “wise cracks.” April 18- 19—Final exams. 19- 20—Senior play, “The Lucky Break.” 20- County Track Meet. The Seniors got out of school. Hooray! 29—Baccalaureate services. May 1— Commencement. 2— Junior-Senior Banquet. - “Meditations of Bessie the Cow” Page fifty-five Bess was meditatively chewing her quid; these were certainly dull days for her. She missed the coming and going of the high school children so much. And why wouldn’t she, having no one hoot'ng at her and no one crossing her premises to frighten or disturb her peace of mind and position. Could you imagine (she was thinking indignantly) any boy being so rude as to throw a rock in her direction. The idea was degrading enough! Never the less she had learned her lesson. If she were grazing near the fence she attended her own business. Indeed she had learned to act most indifferent towards them, although, it was hard for as she well knew, her face was attractive and she was also aware of the fact that she was a little bit vain. Well, the night the High School House burned I’m sure I smelled the smoke before anyone knew it was on fire but me. When I smelled the smoke I just said to myself “thats the school building.” I pride myself in being so femine, that is, being able to realize something unusual is about to happen. Almost immediately I was dozing. Again to be suddenly awakened by the long drawn out scream of the fire siren. (I knew right then I would be horrible looking the next day, my beauty sleep being disturbed twice.) My suspicions were soon confirmed when the red fire truck driven madly down the street stopped in front of the school building, the men jumping out and hastily connected the hose to the hydrant which proved to be frozen. Shortly afterwards the truck with its occupants drove swiftly away. My heart sank, surely thought I, they were not leaving it to burn. In the meantime a few people had come to fight the fire. How I wished I could have been of some assistance but what could a cow do at a fire but keep out of the way, which I did. By the way I deserve some credit by staying away as a good bred cow like me would do. Of course my mother is due a little credit for bringing me up well or at least I give her credit for teaching me one thing I didn’t already know that being to stay away where one is not wanted. At last the fire truck returned, it seemed years had passed since they had left, but a few minutes ago. I felt completely unstrung. The delay had taken all my self reserve and left my nerves in a terrible jumpy condition. Anyone knowing what a temperamental disposition I possess, would guess as much. Temperaments like mine were frequent among my people. Bah, to think I’d let myself admit I’m common like my ancestors. The roof of the building was burning like paper. The whole building taking on the appearance of a huge furnace. Such a sight for pretty eyes like mine. Some funny sights I saw too all those people hurrying to the fire. Most were fully dressed as the morning was unpleasantly chilly. Some of the girls I had never seen before without their makeup but I certainly saw how they really were intended to look that morning. I’m certainly glad I don’t have to depend on cosmetics to make me beautiful. In fact, I really do admire the face like mine that does not require them to make them attractive, but they are a blessing in some cases! To my great surprise some of the students even looked grieved at the spectacle before them, while others looked on sheepishly. No doubt for them their seemingly impossible wish had come true. Older people who came to the fire seemed to be sorry about it but I could not understand why because they were not going to school. Humans are still a mystery to me even though I have studied them for years, four at least. How I miss my friends that I never see anymore. Looks to me like they might come back to see me if only for showing their appreciation to me for saving them the choice leaves, grasses and other delicious plants of my pasture for their Botany specimens, don’t human nature appreciate Sheridan High School “Meditations of Bessie the Cow” continued what dumb animals do for them ? Well all I have to say we’re not so dumb—we think they’re just as dumb as they think us and even then I give us the credit for thinking them more so. Even though I am only a cow I’m sure other people in this part of town will agree with me that they too miss the school children. Now I don’t see why my conclusions are not right that this was a large and important fire and a very beautiful one; biggest social affair I’ve been to for quite a spell. —Edwilda Stephenson. A Short, Short Story (A Football Story) In the small town of Logan sport, in the romantic Wabash valley lived a young girl. This girl was loved by two young men of the town: one an athlete and the other a doctor in the psycopathic (nut house) ward of a hospital. Each was trying to outdo the other to win the affections of the girl. The young athlete decided to start a football team. He did this and they were so good that it became the champion team of the Wabash valley. Now the young doctor did not like to have the other young man win all the girl’s attention, so he also started a football team. Where he doctored, the men inmates were slightly “nutty,” as one man would think himself to be Napoleon or another an airplane or a train. These men were not harmful and only when excited would they show their “nuttiness.” Of these the doctor made a team. They learned readily and soon became experts. The day set for the game between the champion team and that of the doctor’s was Thanksgiving Day. It was understood that the winning captain was to have the girl. Three quarters went by and there was no score. The doctor was desperate. He had put in all his subs. One thought himself a locomotive. The doctor decided to use him. He called him out and said, “You are a locomotive. St-st-st-go and get ’em.” He placed the man in a half-back position. The young man got the ball and began co run down the field at a terrific rate. Any one who tried to tackle him was run over. He put everybody out of the way until he came to the last one, the captain, who was defending the goal line. On and on came the locomotive and the young man racked his brain for a way to stop him and at last he had an idea. He ripped off the Red Jersey he was wearing and flagged the locomotive. Therefore he won the girl. —Maurice Johnson. Page fifty-nine ■ - 1- Senior Class Prophecy As the world progressed, many great inventions were made and commercialized. Sir Isaac Cumberland, by spiritual connection, asked for some one to try his experiment. Wishing to see my old classmates of the class of ’28 I complied with his wishes and by using his space plane as a mode of travel was able to make the trip in twenty-four hours. Exploring the world for a view of some of the old gang I passed over a large city. One street reminded me in particular of the one on which I was once lost, the Circle at Indianapolis. While here I visited an Engraving Company and met the owner, a likeable fellow with a black mustache. He invited me to dinner and I was agreeably surprised when he ntroduced me to his wife the former Mary Aldred. With the satisfaction of a glorious dinner still lingering, I decided to go to a show. Remembering the Indiana, my steps were directed in that direction. A large electric sign labeled “Livery Stable” met my eye instead of the old theater sign. A smaller sign just below said “Osmar Akard, Prop.” Os had decided that horses were the coming thing and had bought out the old theater, erecting in its place a modern livery stable. While talking to Osmar I found out that Noble Bell had been elected to the Senate but was recalled when he tried to pass a bill repealing the Volstead Act. Leaving the livery stable I was greatly amused by the sight of a lady policeman chasing three small children. When she looked around I could not suppress my laughter b cause there stood Marian Henderson. Her father had taught her the ethics of police work and she had landed a position on the force. Going b ck to my old home town I visited a large twenty five room structure, all modernly equipped. This was Sheridan High School, and Martha Plew one of the six English teachers was the first to greet me. She told me that until recently Emily Cod-dington had been driving a school-hack to Sheridan but was transferred to Boxley where w th only a few children to haul, she could drive without being crowded. Walter Waggoner she said, had retired in Possum Trot, to take life easy while his thirteen boys tended his vast farm. I found out later that Kermit Reagan also was living in Possum Trot making a living by playing the pipe organ in the new theater and doctoring on the side. Walking along the main business street of Sheridan, which had grown to be a large city, I heard drums some one shouting “Who’ll be next?” Rushing to the scene I beheld Van Miller, who soon after his graduation had joined the Salvation Army. The two most famous institutions in the town were the Insant Asylum and the State Prison. They were both located on the outskirts of the town and side by each. Visiting each of these I first found John Padgett in the Asylum. After trying for several years to invent a perpetual motion machine he had lost his mind. Charlton Mills was behind the bars for impersonating Charley Chaplin by wearing a mustache equally as large as Charley’s. Page sixty I Senior Class Prophecy continued The constitution and Jessie Kassebaum had organized a club of girls and women, by-laws prohibited them from bobbing their hair. Returning to my plane I visited many more places of interest and surprise. ) found Lorene Deer the owner of a dress-making establishment in Bay City, Michigan A beauty shop was operated in connection with it and who should I find but Melva Foster as operator. Melva had gone to college and received her training in this line. Flo Ziegfeld invited me to rehearsal to meet some of the gills and there I discovered that Margaret Teter was the star of the Follies. My old friend Doyal McVicker was teaching some of the girls the latest step. Flo said that he was the coming instructor of the day. Needing a supply of gas and oil for the plane I visited the oil fields. I asked who owned the fields and was told that they were owned by John Osborn. They said that John had bought out John D. Rockefeller and was trying to buy General Motors and Ford. California was the next place of interest. In San Francisco Floyd Moore was struggling to get a start in the automobile business. He had preserved his old ark and had it on display. His wife secretary was working too until they could get a start and live happily ever after. Martha Couden, with a pencil in hand was making titles for machines as fast as Floyd could sell them. Janice Norman was also located in San Francisco. She and her husband were working the night shift of a large restaurant which they owned. After one year of training under Lindbergh, Hilda Baker was teaching a group of very handsome young men aviation, in Hollywood. She was very skilled in stunt-flying Chicago, being a fair-sized town, was my next stop. There I found Denzel Goff singing in the new Roxie theater. She said that she was going to quit the stage soon to marry an electrical engineer whom she had known in high school days. Elizabeth Bradfield, after many years of studying the violin was directing the symphony orchestra in that city. By this time I began to wonder about Eugene Griffin. I found him in New York. He had studied criminology and had taken it up as a profession. Virginia Copeland had also settled here and was a very effect ve evangelist. She told me that she had received a letter from Mildred Whalen of Boxley, stating that slm was married and living on a farm. Mildred also said that George Moore had become a tired farmer and had retired at Six Points which had grown to be a town of considerable size. As the judges were about to render their decision in the national bathing beauty contest, I went to the beach and there I saw Martha Lacey. She won the contest and was now Miss America. The United States was sending her to tour Europe and she said that the pilot of her ship was Lowell West. He had become a well-known sea-dog. Europe was then explored and there I found a few of my old classmates. Femald Mills was touring Europe with his orchestra, the “Mills Serenaders.” In London I met Frances Weaver and Thelma Eudaly looking for titled husbands, dukes preferred. I went back to the United States and there my plane gave out and crashed to the ground. Unsconsciousness remained for a long time but when my eyes at last opened I found myself in a hospital with Ivaloi Worley in a nurse’s uniform taking my temperature. Standing by her was Helen Hinshaw. Helen had become a chiropractor, following the footsteps of her father. They told me to be quiet and go to sleep. With the refreshed memory of my old school-mates I fell asleep. Th entomia vllabi Page sixty-one 4 t- Horton Aldred—“May I marry your daughter?” Edwilda’s Mother—“Marry my daughter? The poor child is too young. She has never touched a revolver yet.’ Emily—A strange man tried to flirt with me this morning.” Floyd M.—“He was a stranger, allright.” Lorene Deer—“When do you do your hardest work?” Emily—Before breakfast always.” Lorene—“What do you do?” Emily—Try to get out of bed.” Mr. Kercheval—“Name some liquid that won’t freeze.” Fernald—“Hot water.” Friend—“I just saw a young man trying to kiss your daughter.” Mrs. Reagan—“Did he succeed?” Friend—“No.” Mrs. Reagan—“Then it wasn’t Virginia.” Waldo Stout—“If I were as lazy as you, I would go hang myself in a barn.” Clayton Copeland—“If you were as lazy as I am you wouldn’t look for a barn.” Chas. McMurtry (talking to the dentist)—“Say, Doc, when can I see you? Them teeth that I got knocked out are hurting Mrs. Griffith—“Charlton, you may take Shakespeare’s “King Lear” for a special report. Charlton Mills—“Who wrote King Lear, Tennyson?” “George,” Mrs. Bradley whispered to her husband, “I think I hear burglars. Are you awake?” “No,” said George. Joe Farwick—“You’ve certainly taught me to love you.” Mary Newby—“Oh, well, I’ve had lots of lessons myself.” Mr. Bennett—“Why did Hannibal cross the Alps?” Marion Harris—“For the same reason that a chicken crosses the road. You can’t catch me with any of your puzzles.” Bradley—“What is the principal by-product of crude oil?” Floyd Hayes—“Gasoline.” - ..:SK ; Sheridan High School Page sixty-two N- ---1----------------------4+ Mrs. Griffith—“Don’t you know that punctuation means that you must pause?” Horton Aldred—“Course I do. A motor driver punctuated his tire in front of our house Sunday and he paused for half and hour.” Denny Goff—“Does your Math teacher grade close?” Harry Dillon—“Why, say, he takes off ten if you get a decimal point upside down.” Mrs. Griffith—“Have you any eggs that you can guarantee that there are no chick ens in ?” Grocer—“Yes, Madam, duck eggs.” Coach Fletcher—“What’s a tackle?” Bob Hammond—“Something you go fishing with.” Mr. Kercheval—“What can you tell me about nitrates?” John Osborn—“They are cheaper than day rates.” Eugene G.—“I had a funny dream last n'te. I dreamed I went to heaven.” John P. (trying to be funny)—“Did you see me there?” Eugene—“Yes, That’s why I knew it was a dream.” Mr. McMurtry—“Did you ever read proof?” John Osborn—“No who wrote it?” Some people are so dumb that they think that: (1) A Florence Hotblast is a girl. (2) Traffic jam is good to eat. (3) The Saturday Evening Post is a hitch-rack. (4) Celluloid is Harold Lloyd’s sister. Mr. Bennett (in History class)—“Was the expedition into Canada in the War of 1812 a success or failure?” Sarah Baker—“Failure”. Mr. Bennett—“On what grounds?” Ralph Calvert—“British grounds”. Page sixty-three I Mr. Kercheval—“Great things have happened. Why, aren’t you afraid that your brain might stop working right this minute ? ” Floyd Moore—“No, sir. It has never failed me yet.” Rosemary B.—“Do you want to marry a girl with crutches?” Byron S.—“No.” Rosemary—“Then please stop dancing on my feet.” F. V. K.—“This wheel has thirty revolutions per minute. Honk Mills—“I thought that only happened in the Balkan States. Miss Swain, in Kroger’s store, “Ain’t you go no aigs?” Harry Hershman—“I ain’t said I ain’t.” Miss Swain—“I ain’t ast you is you ain’t; I ast you ain’t you is, is you?” Virginia Copeland—“How’s life as a Freshman?” Virginia Gifford—“I’ve only a hazy idea.” Helen Hinshaw—“What’s on your mind?” Floyd Moore—“Thoughts.” Helen—“Treat them kindly; they are in a strange place.” Mike Nay describing a character in English class, “She had a heart of gold under a troubled brow.” Henry Ford claims that he didn’t know that his newspaper was turning out such terrible junk. We wonder if he is wise to what his factories are turning out. Dorotha Phillips—“Can I get to the park through that gate?” Jim Kercheval—“Sure! I just saw a movin’ van go through it.” Mr. Harris—“What are your parent’s names?” Martha Couden—“Mamma and Papa.” Denny Goff—“Why did you kiss that fellow the first time you met him?” Hilda Baker—“Say, do you think I want to lose a sport like that? He bought me a hot dog without my even asking for it.” Tom White—“Did you pick up any antiques on your travels?” John Newby—“No. If they’re not pretty, I let them walk.” Page sixty-four Mr. Kercheval—“What is the size of the earth?” Kermit Reagan—“The size of the earth is a sphere.” Frances Weaver—“Where are you going?” Deane Griffin—“To get my hands massacred.” Mr. Kercheval—“What is the similarity between a living room set and a man who has eaten large meal?” “John Fadgett—“I don’t know. Mr. Kercheval—“Both are overstuffed.” Miss Haverkamp—“Glen, explain that proposition.” Glen Spidel—“I don’t see it.” Miss Haverkamp—“Move over to where you can see it.” Glen—“I mean I can’t.” Miss Haverkamp—“Then move out of the class.” Mr. Bradley—“What do you know of the traffic in New York harbor?” Kermit—“Well, they have “stop and go signs.” Hilda—“I’ll be yours on one condition.” Buck—“Easy! I entered college on six. George Osborn—“I’m a big, loose-jointed, good-natured sort of chap.” Osmar—“You ought to have lots of fun with yourself.” Geo.—“Why?” Osmar—“There’s so much play in your joints.” “Mr. Kercheval—“Can you see any relation between the automobile business and the live-stock business?” Lowell West—“Well, they both have horse-power.” V “Before we were married, Cecil,” said Mrs. Alice McCray, reproachfully, “you always gave me the most beautiful Christmas presents. Do you remember?” “Sure,” said Cecil, cheerfully, “but, my dear, did you ever hear of a fisherman giving bait to a fish after he had caught it.” '-Cx John Newby—“See my new golf socks?” Tom White (Gazing at socks) “Huh?” John—“Eighteen holes.” The Centennial Syllabus Page sixty-five I We, the members of the Senior Class of Sheridan High School in the county of Hamilton, State of Indiana, being or supposed to be of sound mind, do declare this to be our last will and testament. Therefore in accordance with said statement: Osmar Akard wills his horse and buggy to John Remsen, hoping he will not speed. Mary Aldred wills her “drawing” ability for artists to Alice Kinnick. Hilda Baker wills “Buck” to any of the Junior girls,—if they can get him. Noble Bell bequeaths his dice to Marion Harris. Elizabeth Brad field wills to Florence Ridge her many suitors. To Martha Haskett goes Emily Coddington’s form, hoping for the best. Martha Couden, Virginia Copeland and Janice Norman will their behavior to John Newby. Lorene Deer wills her disposition to Rosemary Bradfield. Thelma Eudaly and Frances Weaver will their modesty to Helen Hammer. Melva Foster leaves to Katherine Clark her awkwardness. Denzel Goff leaves to Tom White her knowledge of Physics. Eugene Griffin wills his oratorical ability to George Osborn. Marian Henderson gives her position as High School vamp to Sarah Baker. Helen Hinshaw and Jessie Kassebaum leave to Fan McMath their timidness. Martha Lacy leaves her permanent wave to Harry Dillon. Floyd Moore leaves his pugnastic inclinations to Effie Wiles. John Padgett leaves to Lois Stewart his perverted imagination. Doyal McVicker leaves his number eleven shoes to Russell Wallace. Van Miller leaves his curly hair to Claire Deane. Fernald Mills wills his yells and yell sweater to Ansel Wallace. George Moore wills his love for the fair sex to Horton Aldred. Martha Plew bequeaths her glasses to Prentice Pearson, if he will shave occasion- Kermit Reagan gives his “bay window” to Ralph Calvert. Margaret Teter wills her formula for reducing to Mary McDonald. Lowell West wills his “senior dignity” to Kenneth Fisher. Ivalou Worley wills to future members of the Physics class her abil-ty to perform experiments. Walter Waggoner wills his ability to carve on desks to James Ker-:heval. Mildred Whalen leaves her curls to Mary Newby. John Osborn leaves his list of funny jokes to Byron Stout. Charlton Mills wills his “cooky-duster” to LaMar Henderson. The Senior Class, with all due respect, wills to the rest of the school ;he Faculty. ■4 -tW Sheridan High School Page sixty-six - “The Mystery” The great storm clouds were scurrying across the sky like huge droves of sheep hustling to the fold. The thunder roared incessantly. Lightning flashed across the heavens in long jagged streaks as if trying to exact revenge from the earth below. ’Twas a fearful, a terrible night to be out. With every flash of lightning could be seen a small group of houses standing in a forlorn part of the country; in fact they stood in the midst of a great forest. The houses or homes comprised what is known as the village of Trysdale. Although Trysdale was not large, it was known all over the state for its lumber products, and known to be of greater importance than any other village. A well known man was James E. Sonners, president and the big stockholder in the Trysdale Lumber company. It was on this terrible night that James E. Sonners sat alone in his room. He seemed to be in deep thought, in meditation. In fact, he was thinking over the events of his life in the past ten years. To James E. Sonners came vividly the scene between himself and his best friend who was striving to win the place of presidency. Sonners had killed his best friend in order to win the position and had fixed evidence so that it would point to suicide. His friend’s last words were, “Sonners, I will be back to torment you, to get revenge, to make life very miserable for you.” For 10 years he had lived freely and happily but tonight his disturbed thoughts turned back to that night. James E. Sonners recalled that it struck 12 o’clock as his friend had finished speaking those taunting words. He glanced nervously at the clock. Ah! It was just 10 minutes till 12. As the minutes sped by his mind became more ill at ease. Meanwhile, outside where the storm was raging, a silent figure, robed in snow white, was slowly wending its careful steps towards the Sonner’s mansion. Its steps were slow and graceful, and seemed like some dancer posing for a slow motion dance. The figure softly stole into the house and appeared in the room where its victim sat, apparently waiting. There it stood counting the seconds until the time was at hand. James E. Sonners was suddenly aroused by a voice behind him saying the very words he was then thinking of, the last words of his friend. He was as if turned to stone for he was afraid to move. That rasping harsh voice ended its rattling speech with the words, “Now thief, coward, vile man, I have come to avenge my wrong, and I will be revenged for you shall die, you unholy creature who possesses the name of man.” Slowly James E. Sonners turned in his chair. All was still except the clock which with its musical tinkle, was striking twelve. Alas, the room was empty except for himself who was to be avenged. James E. Sonners suddenly shrieked and fell to the floor violently, shaking from head to foot. When his servants found him the next morning he was dead. Dead from revenge was James E. Sonners whose name is remembered to this day, and whose death still remains a mystery. —Velva Abbitt. ealizing the true value of material support and appreciation the wholehearted willingness of local business and professional men to assist the school in reaching certain standards and ideals in this edition of The Syllabus, we call attention to the advertisements on the following pages and ask that you remember them when in need of services or merchandise therein offered. This group of happy boys and girls are enjoying the fruits of their labors in Calf Club work. A Calf Club is a safe place to spend your energy and you in turn will reap a rich reward. Many young people are paying their high school and college expenses by profits from a few purebred dairy cows. The Indiana Condensed Milk Co. SHERIDAN LEBANON W. S. PRESSLER Lincoln Fordsorv CARS-TRUCKS-TRACTOnS SHERIDAN, INDIANA “The Nearest Service is Ford Service” Tipton Furniture Manufacturing Co. Tipto:i, Indiana Manufacturers of upholstered Living Room Suites of highest quality. Have your local dealer bring you to our factory, you pick the style and cover and let us make your suite to your order. Prices lowest. With congratulations and best wishes to the class of 1928 Stop Looking-for Seven League Boots Most people are trying to find some way of getting rich over-night. .. trying to reach wealth in “seven league boots.” A far better way and a far surer way is to open a savings account in this bank and add to it regularly. American State Bank “The Bank of the People” Sheridan We Are At Your SERVICE Our Lumber Number is 212 O. E. 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Bradley (in Geography') “For tomor row’s assignment begin with lightning and go to thunder!” Bradley (same class) “What is Newfoundland?” Kermit—“It’s an island where they raise dogs.” Bradley—“What is a wind belt?” Van Miller—“It is a belt that reaches around the earth.” Bradley—“Some belt!” BRING YOUR TROUBLES to Gus Duchemin For Highest Class Work At Reasonable Prices High Class GROCERIES Fresh and Cured SANITARY MEATS MEATS and Right Prices GROCERIES Free Delivery Candies Bottled Milk Our delivery passes your door Parr’s Cash Grocery Jean Mace Phone 378 Sheridan Phone 295 S. of Ford Station TIRES GOODYEAR FIRESTONE Automobile and Tire Accessories Steam Vulcanizing Freshman “Worlds Masterpiece” Radios Expert Repairing Harness and Horse Goods Bradfield Mitchell Phone 114 Road Service Ivalou Worley—“I don’t fee1, nervous when I take a Physics exam. I just believe in the old saying that ‘What I don’t know doesn’t hurt me any.’” “He done me wrong,” wailed the algebra problem, as the Freshman handed in his test paper. Mrs. Griffith—“What is m'scelianeous?” Horton Aldred—“He is the President of Italy.” � Martha Couden—“I went with Floyd six nigl ts a week for three months before i started going with him steady.” OUR PRICES For Poultry and eggs are the HIGHEST We handle a full line of BADENOCH’S i Poultry FEEDS Dairy (Hog Get Our Prices FEAR CAMPBELL CO. PHONE Residence 214 Office 368 Sheridan DIRECTORY OF PROFESSIONAL MEN Dr. A. C. Newby M. D. George W. Osborn ATTORNEY American State Bank Bldg. American State Bank Bldg. Dr. R. W. Little Roland Griffin DENTIST ATTORNEY The Farmers Merchants National Bank Bldg. The Farmers Merchants National Bank Bldg. Dr. J. W. Griffith M. D. Dr. E. M. Young M. D. North Main Street Sheridan, Ind. American State Bank Bldg. Prof. Kercheval—“Have you tested this solution to see if there is any poison in it?” Kermit Reagan—“Yes, I gave John Padgett a drink of it.” Prof.—“I doubt if that would tell.” Mary Aldred—“Do you think I’ll ever have a mustache on my lip?” Ivalou Worley—“Yes, I suspect next Sunday night when Yank comes.” Mr. Bradley—“Statistics show that people forget about one-third of what they learn.” Honk Mills—“Then how do you expect us to get a hundred on exam?” Mr. Bradley—“I don’t.” We Say “HURRAH” FOR S. H. S. She is hard to beat and SO IS Pulliams Ice Cream Eat a Plate a Day Hippodrome Theatre Always Showing the Newest Pictures HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENTS Music by the Robert Morton Pipe Organ McDonald s Hatchery Phone 47 Feed and Supplies BABY CHICKS—CUSTOM HATCHING 2nd Door North of Railroad GOODGOODS In Good Order Promptly W. F. Mace, Grocery Phone 251 Sheridan Mrs. Griffith—“Why does a giraffe have such a long neck?” Martha Couden—“Because his legs are so long he must have a long neck in or dor to reach the ground.” Bradley to Floyd Hayes—“Didn’t you hear that bell ring?” Floyd—“No sir.” Bradley—“Well, an application of a wash rag and some soap might do you some good.” Sam—“That is sho’ a spifocatin’ shirt you all got on, Moses. Ah is gwine to have Mandy make me one. How many yahds did it take?” Mose—“How many yahds? Lawzee, Ah gits me three lak it outen one yahd last night.” Burton Plumbing Co. PLUMBING, HEATING and ELECTRIC WORK SHERIDAN PHONE 157 SHOE REPAIRING Quickly and Neatly Done Opposite Library J. P. Davis SHERIDAN The Model Variety Store 5c and 10c Departments We hope you will think of this as the “Friendly Store” and will feel that you are always welcome. Yours, J. Warren Stephenson. “Try the Model First—It Pays” D. F. HUTCHENS CO. “Always Under the Market” Marian Henderson, in the shoe store. Clerk—“What size do you wear?” Marian—“Well, 4 is my size, but I always get a 6 because a 4 hurts my feet.” Mr. Kercheval—“How much will 250 grams of water weigh?” Kermit Reagan—“I don’t know.” Physics Prof.—“Are there any questions?” Student—“How do you calculate the power of a donkey engine?” John Newby, rushing into the library—“I want the life of Caesar.” Elizabeth Bradfield—“Sorry, but Brutus beat you to it.” FOR YOUR EYES SAKE FRISTOE Optometrist Sheridan Indiana Sheridan Cleaners Tailors “Old Clothes Made New New Clothes Made Too” J. G. Antrim Co. FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING Free Ambulance Service Day and Night PHONES Store 16 Residence 373 Mr. Kercheval—“What is dust?” Clariece Kercheval—“Dust is mud with the juice squeezed out.” Fletcher—“This is a very small piece of chicken that you have given me, waiter.” Ed Stout—“Yes, sir, but you will find that it will take you a long time to eat it.” John Newby—“Did you see the Alps at Nice?” Frances Weaver—“Oh yes, we dined with them several times.” Hilda Baker—“Yes I’ve graduated, but now I must inform myself in psychology, biology, bibli-” Practical mother—“Stop” I have arranged for you a thorough course in roastology, bakelogy, stitchology, darno logy, and general domestic hustleology. Now, get on your working clothesology. ’ CONGRATULATIONS from the Randolph Studio PHOTOGRAPHS Make Pleasant Memories Return Color Tinting a Specialty West 2nd St. Sheridan Mr. Bradley in Civics—“Under what conditions can a Chinese woman vote for President?” Floyd Moore—“If he is a Chinaman?” H: j}: s{: $ Bradley—“Expla n the eruption of the Krakatoa volcano.” J. Osborn—“Well, she blowcd up half the island and dust was seen plumb around the world for over two years.” Bradley—“Why is the sea so salty where the trade winds blow?” Honk Mills—“Because they make currents.” Mr. Bradley—“Well as a rule, currants aren’t very salty.” HOMEMADE CANDIES Our Candies are the Best Our Fountain Service is the Best Seasonable Dishes Hipp Sandwich Shop Mr. Kercheval—“What is'sweat on a pitcher the sign of in the summer time?” Walter Waggoner—“Rain.” Miss Haverkamp—“Where in this circle would you draw the diameter?” Horton Aldred—“Thru the center.” ns Miss Swain—“Grive me a derivative from the word “homo”, meaning “man”. Clariece Kercheval—“Hominy.” “See Kroger First for Service” Highest Quality and Lowest Prices HARRY HERSHMAN, Mgr. A GOOD PLACE TO EAT Home Made Pies ED STOUT’S RESTAURANT Mark Every Grave with a Monument and CEMENT BURIAL VAULT SPIDEL MONUMENT WORKS PHONE 339 BLACK SHERIDAN INDIANA Mr. Kercheval, talking of inclined planes—“If you were putting a barrel of salt in a wagon, what would you get to help you?” Doyal McVicker—“Fat Henderson.” $ 3$: jJ: j|c Bradley—“Which is the heavier, warm air or cold air?” Francis Weaver—“Cool air.” Mr. Fletcher—“Bob, did you take a shower?” Bob Hammond—“No, is there one gone?” $ $ jH jfc Bradley—“Where are the Russian swamps?” Floyd Moore—“In Russia.” Supreme Oil Refining Co. Phone 200 High grade Motor Oils Farmers Cooperative Co. Phone 367 for A Square Deal With Every One Buy Noblesville Mill Feeds Full-O-Pep Poultry Feeds Kingan’s Hog and Paultry Tankage and the Famous Yellow Jacket Coal Hardware for Hardwear Globe Stoves Kitchen Kook Gasoline Stoves Perfection Oil Stoves Duco and Kyanize Paint John Deere Implements We solicit your business J. E. McCray Hdwe. 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Velva Abbitt—“Who was the smallest man mentioned in Roman History?” Harry Dillon—“I give up.” Velva Abbitt—“Why, the man who slept on his watch, of course.” Sophomore—“Did you ever take Chloroform?” Freshie—“No, who teaches it?” Stranger—“Ah, miss, one-half the world is ignorant how the other half lives.” Ivalou Worley—“Not in this village, sir.” “Tell me,” said Mr. Bradley, in Physical Geography, “what do we get from the sun?” Kermit Reagan—“Freckles.1 TAYLOR REALTY CO. “For Sheridan Always” ooo If you want to Buv or Sell FARMS or PROPERTY See Us 0 0 0 We can help you get the best Loans on Farms, Property or Chattel Lowest Rates ooo We write Insurance on City Property and Contents ooo Full coverage on Automobiles ooo We also represent the Largest, Most Successful Auction Co. “FO-LAND AUCTION CO.” ooo Come in and Get Acquainted Boost Your Home Town and Community Always! 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Sheridan, Indiana RESIDENCE PHONE 32 OFFICE 363 Stanley Beauchamp CORRECT DRESS FOR WOMEN COATS DRESSES MILLINERY “The most completely equipped Beauty Shoppe in Sheridan.” PERMANENT WAVING MARCELLING MANICURING SHAMPOOING Honk Mills, in Geography—“Isn’t there a so-called Key at the San Francisco harbor?” Mr. Bradley—“No there’s a so-called Golden gate but there is no key for it.” • Mr. Bradley—“Locate the East Indies.” Noble Bell—“They are east of India.” Mr. Bradley—“Where in the U. S. would you expect to find the horse latitudes?” Floyd Moore—“In Australia.” Miss Haverkamp—“Could there be a ca.se where the part is greater than the whole?” Tom White—“A doughnut.” Teacher—“What tense is it when I sav I am beautiful?” Pupil—“Remote past.” Mr. Bradley—“How do the winds blow in the equatorial calms?” Floyd Moore—“Straight up.” Buck—“Dearest, can’t you see my heart’s on fire?” Hilda—“Well, do I look like a fire extinguisher?” She—“Is my nose shiny, dear?” He—“No, but your left knee is.” sj: sj: j|: Floyd Moore (to Photographer)—“Have I the pleasant expression you require?” Mrs. Randolph—“Perfectly, sir.” Floyd—“Then shoot quick, because it hurts my face.” ATTENTION STOP—LOOK—LISTEN Bargains of Interest At All Times “Quick Sales and Small Profits” Our Motto W. A. Miller Store WITH BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’28 R. B. Hinshaw Use The Telephone PATRONIZE Local and Long Distance your To keep in touch with your friends Home Bakery To Transact Business TWIN LOAVES Central Indiana Telephone Co. “Most for the Least” Sheridan, Indiana JOHNNIE JOHNSON “FENCE TO STAY— THE HOOSIER WAY” HOOSIER FENCE COMPANY Sheridan Indianapolis Dorothea Dillon—“Dean, what subjects are you taking this year?” Dean Griffin—“Geography, Algebra, English and Vocational Infection.” Hi Hi Hi Civics teacher—“Noble, what is your opinion of women suffrage?” Noble Hell—“Let ’em suffer.” H: Hi Hi Hi Hi Mr. Bennett—“Who was one of the great rulers of Europe?” Dean Griffin—“Constantinople.” The Senior’s Farewell We see thee standing lonely there, Oh, building that we loved. Thy walls are charred and brown and bare And, gazing at thee we are moved. For four long years we’ve labored there In the space within thy walls. Many secrets with thee, did we share— Oh, still thy presence calls. Thus is the adage proven, It has many times been tried: “We do not miss a blessing Until that thing’s denied.” We wonder as we think of you, And of your ill timed fate, If you have finished your course too, Like the class of twenty-eight. Whate’er the cause of your demise • For now no secrets you rpay tell. The Seniors say their sad good-by And repeat a last Farewell. —The Class of ’28. S; - -T ' . ■ vi.