South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Her fame as teacher can never be sold. Mr. Aasgard as illustrator has great success. His designs for annuals are always the best. When the Alphian Boreus with its windy blasts Is busy blowing off the ladies’ hats. They no longer do despair. At the havoc made in their hair. For they know that they can go 7 o the parlors where hair is dressed just so. By the popular Misses Ruth and Maud. So it is no wonder they receive such laud. Mr. Chellgard is pitcher of the National League in N. Y. They say he is a second Mathewson, Oh, My! Mrs. Beulah a famous dramatist is she, She is still as cute as anyone can be. Margaret Ahderson, who was a clever maid. In South High as teacher has stayed. I hey say, taking Latin from her is no snap. And in her classes you can never take a nap. It is Mr. Foster, who’s free from all care, O, the melodies that float thru the air, As he on the grind organ so gently plays All the popular songs of the coming days. Miss Ahern in woman suffrage does believe. On this question she lectures from morning till eve. Misses Flart and Gertrude Bleecher Are two very learned and clever teachers. John Parker as a sturdy farmer is content. It is Ethel Keatley the Fates have sent Down where the sun is careering in glory and might, ’Mid the deep blue sky and the cloudlets white. Where in the valley the butterflies flit, And on the bluebells and daisies the bees do sit. It is here she teaches the whole day long. Making with her sweetness life a song. It is Reuben Johnson who deserves some praise For having much experience in early days. It is in printing that he now delights. ‘Page Twenty-Four

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For he reached the top of the ladder in great strides. Miss Little now lives in the far East, Why she went back I know not in the least. I wonder if it could ever be— Because someone is so happy. Messrs. Dahl and Carlson a discovery have found. So now are making washing powders the year round. From someone I have just lately heard. That Miss Kerr the people has stirred By her essays and speeches so fine. For they with wisdom and learning do shine. Misses Carmen and Jennie stenographers are, While Misses Nash and McCall have traveled afar. Mr. Nelson as stage manager has done so fine; He had great experience in the year ’09. Mr. A. Johnson is still a “parfit gentil knight.” While Harold as scientist has reached the height. Misses Balcom and Ferriter teach school no more. For now they live on the farther shore. Mabel Bower took up domestic art. But the trouble was she’s too full of larks. So now, she is someone’s wife at last. And delights in telling of her happy past. Olga and Esther are crossing the deep blue sea. Where I hope they are thinking of you and me. Misses Gladys and Hazel are milliners fine. Who always at Easter have hats on time. Agnes, Luella and Grace Clark, On a ship for Ireland did embark; And now they wander o’er Ireland green. And in America are never seen. Margaret Corkery is a dear little nun. Though sometimes she enjoys a little fun. And romps around as she used to do. But those times are very, very few. Miss Young though not so very old.

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In which no one can beat him if they try all night. In Paris as a model Miss Rand appears. She knows all the fashions for the coming years. Hulda Lofgren musical recitals does attend. So they some wisdom to her may lend. Misses Eleanor and Phoebe are happy all the day, For they teach little tots on the piano to play, Tho how long single they will stay Is something I cannot say. Mabel and Nettie have had a rule passed So tardy ones in disgrace will not be cast When they so patiently wait for the freights to go by. For they remembered their days at South High. Miss Belina a telephone girl is she. While Miss Smith as teacher is busy as a bee. Marrilla an artistic photographer is she. And Senior Class pictures are her specialty. Misses Virginia and Pearl have gone over the sea. Miss Widen is still a maiden free. Edna at home you will always find. Where she always is of a happy mind. For she says, that she would never be A teacher, which she thinks is mere slavery. Miss Snyder is yet in her youthful prime. For she minds not the folly of Father 1 ime. It was during the summer of ’09 That she, with Miss Watson, so clever and fine. No doubt inspired by Reverend Clark. Journeyed to Congo state in Africa so dark. And there with their sweetness the natives have stirred, According to what people have heard. Have done more good in that short time Than a hundred men could do all their lives. Miss Porter lives in the Eastern Hill, Where as nurse she tends all who are ill. The three Carls in partnership have gone To open a hotel on Long Island Sound. But, laugh not at this dreary wit. For, I just had a prophetic fit. And if you think this is absurd You need not believe a single word.