State College High School - Maroon and Gray Yearbook (State College, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1918 volume:

LITERARY Bertha’s Business Career. An Evening in a Haunted House. EDITORIALS Class of 1918. T8 Class Will. The Class Picture. The Junior Prom. SCHOOL NEWS Alumni Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman EXCHANGES ATHLETICS JOKES MISS CECELIA SHUMPP MR. H. F. WILSON ADVISORY HOARD Prof. W. O. Heckman Miss Carolyne Buckhout Miss Laura Jones Editor-in-Chief......................Mildred Ailman '18 Associate Editor........................Ellen Hassel ’19 Business Manager.................... Lawrence Runkle ’19 Advertising Manager.................... Ralph Taylor ’19 Subscription Manager..................Clifton Pierce ’20 Assistant Manager.......................Nevin Robb ’21 Literary Editor..........................Ruth Kapp T9 Associate Literary Editor............Elizabeth Lowry ’20 Exchange Editor.........................Belle Ailman T8 Associate Exchange Editor.............Helen Woodruff T9 Athletic Editor......................Richard Ernesti T9 Joke Editor............................Ross Edmiston T9 Entered as second class mail matte., March 3. 1915, at the Post Office at State College. Penna., under the Act of March 3. 1879. PRINTED BY SCHOLL LITHOGRAPHING COMPANY. WILLIAMSPORT. PA SUBSCRIPTION School term—$1.00. Single copy 15 cents. Commencement number, 25 cents. Published by the students of State College High School. BERTHA’S BUSINESS CAREER BERTHA McCOY sat, chin cupped in her hand, on her front porch steps and stared thoughtfully into space. Thinking was not usually one of Bertha’s character- istics, for she was too energetic and always too busy to merely sit and think. But to- day she gazed moodily at everyone and showed every symptom of absent-minded thought. Last week had finished a school career for Bertha. She had graduated with fifty others of her class; a new white gown hung carefully in her closet like fifty other white gowns in her class mates closets, and she had received a reasonable number of presents. But the expenses in- curred by her graduation had taxed her parent’s income to the very limit and, although nothing had been said to the effect, Bertha felt that she should get into some business. However, Bertha was like many other young ladies, she had no special line in which to excel. She could cook, if she had to; sewing always went hard; music required too much practice and patience—attributes which Bertha sadly lacked; painting—well, art of any kind seemed impossible. In High School she had not taken a business course because she had intended to go to college. Not until her senior year did those terrible business failures occur which made it impossible to think of college. She was aroused by her aunt’s voice call- ing her. “Birdie—Birdie! Come in a minute, please.” Bertha slowly arose to her full height of five feet, five inches and sauntered in. “I want you to give me a little advice, dear,” said her aunt, who was studying a style book. “I can't decide whether to get this green skirt which is box-pleated and costs $9.50 or------” But the look on her niece’s face caused her to stop there. Bertha stopped mid- way across the floor and first a look of in- credulous joy flashed from her blue eyes. She began to hop up and down and clap her hands in ecstacy. “Stop acting so foolish,” said the aunt, “As I was saying-------” “Joy, joy,” interrupted Bertha “Don’t you see Aunt Madge? Don’t you see — “Quite well, 1 think,” answered Aunt Madge, a trifle shortly. “1 see enough, Bertha McCoy, to make me think you are decidedly impertinent.” “Hush,” laughed Bertha running up to her aunt. “You’re a dear. You have given me the lovliest inspiration--” “Are you or are you not going to talk common sense with me?” demanded Aunt Madge thoroughly out of temper. “Yes’m,” said Bertha meekly. Aunt Madge took this to mean that she was and thereupon launched into a de- tailed description of the season’s skirts in general and the green one in particular. And now tell me ,my dear, which one you would get, she finished and waited for Bertha’s answer. Bertha, who had not heard a word that was spoken, woke up suddenly to the fact that she was addressed and answered ab- sently, “Oh, the green one, by all means.” Aunt Madge was completely satisfied and dismissed her with a sweet smile. That evening when the family was all gathered together around the library table Bertha thought it a suitable time to broach the subject of her business career. She was a trifle timid about it. As she was the only child, her parents had more or less guarded her from even the thoughts of making her own way in the world. They had always regarded her as a mere child and had treated her suggestions and ideas as childish whims. They would always listen then smile as much as to say, “What a dear, well-meaning child she is.” Bertha had grown to hate that smile. Now she dreaded its appearance, yet she began bravely. “Father.” No answer. “Father,” a little louder. “George”, said Mrs. McCoy seeing Bertha’s flushed face and realizing some- thing unusual was about to happen. “George, I think Birdie wants to speak to you a minute.” “Oh—eh—eh, what?” said Mr. McCoy turning abruptly and, laying aside his paper, he looked over his glasses. “Birdie —you say? Well, well, the dear child—the dear child.” He waited a moment while Bertha strove to collect her thoughts and begin in the best way. Mr. McCoy removed his glasses and settled himself comfortably in his chair although looking a trifle down-hearted at the thought of his interrupted news-read- ing. “Well-a, Father I wanted to speak to you—” No that wasn’t the right way to approach so vital a subject. Bertha paused help- lessly in the middle of her sentence. Mr. McCoy, however, took another meaning out of that silence. He looked over at his wife and winked knowingly. “There, there, dear,” he soothed Bertha leaning over, and patting her hands gently, “Father won’t make it so hard for you. I know little girls like pretty frills and chocolate pills sometimes.” Here Mr. McCoy laughed heartily at his own joke and continued “its only natural. I guess Father’s been a little stingy with spending money for you lately, so I’ll give you a brand new half dollar and save you the trouble of asking.” He placed the half dollar on her folded hands and a broad smile spread over his kindly face. Bertha looked up in desperation. He did not know it, but he was making it all the harder. This time she did not give herself time to think but came to the point as fast as she could. “Oh, Father, I don’t want the half dollar I don’t—I won’t, 1 mean, need it. You see I thought—I’ve decided to start in business for myself. I’ve graduated now and I ought to do something for myself. You need all your half dollars but I thank you very much just the same even if 1 don’t—I mean I won’t need it.” She paused for lack of breath and gazed earnestly into her father’s perplexed coun- Iff'MAROON and G AYffl il'l, , JIm’i.i- _ :---:- tenance. Just as she expected beseemed, disposed to treat it as a joke. “And just what is my grown baby going to do?” lie inquired seeing that his wife and sister both seemed struck dumb with astonishment. Are you going to be my floor walker or elevator boy?” “Father, 1 am not fooling.” said Bertha in reproof. I shall not work in your store at all. 1 said 1 would work for myself. “You can do nothing of the kind, put in Aunt Madge sternly “The very idea! “It's you who gave me the idea, Aunt Madge,” said Bertha” so you shouldn’t say ‘no’ so hastily.” “Well, what is it?” asked her mother. “Simply this,” explained Bertha “1 shall give advice on clothes. There are oodles of poor women in this town who have no taste and who need advise like I gave Aunt Madge this afternoon “Thank you,” said Aunt Madge tartly, “so I have no taste have I?” “You know I didn’t mean that, hastily amended Bertha. “Go on,” commanded her father. “There are lots of people 1 could give it to—I mean, who could buy it. I wouldn t need any equipment then, except words of advice and I have them. “Yes” interrupted Aunt Madge who couldn't miss this chance I have noticed you are quite proficient in that line. Even Mr. McCoy looked doubtfully at his daughter and said “Words are cheap, you know my dear.” “In wartime I suppose words can raise in price like everything else, answered Bertha defending her cause stoutly. ou know Father you could let me have that little office over 18th Street that you can’t rent. “You are right, dear,” laughed Mr. McCoy, “Everything seems to be with you. That office—well, advice doesn’t take much room, I guess. They talked a short while longer and Bertha went to bed confident that she had won her battle. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy talked awhile and decided it was best to let her do as she pleased. The office was perfectly safe and it was better for her to find out for herself that business was no cinch, rather than crush all her youthful ambition. A week later found Bertha in an office chair behind a desk in a very small room overlooking a busy city street. She was waiting for customers. On one side of her was a large pile of style books, which she had been studying diligently but just then she was reading her advertisement in the newspaper with joy. It sounded very busi- ness-like. Certainly people would be at- tracted by' it. Also there was the neat sign on the door. She had taken care not to sign her name in either places she thought it did not sound well. Just McCoy’s Opinions on Style. Advice given on Clothes seemed enough. The clock on the wall ticked loud and the hours passed, very slowly but surely'. By' noon some of the ardor had left Berthas face. But on she must! She could im- agine the smiles of her aunt and father if she came home without a customer. She ate her luncheon without relish. By three o’clock in the afternoon she was very much distressed. Four o’clock—nearly' heart- broken; she decided to cry for ten minutes. Five o’clock—she began to pray. Five- thirty the postman was coming. She jumped up, the picture of excitement and anxiety. What if he hadn’t a letter— what if he had a letter! The postman opened the door, looked in curiously and handed her a small white envelope. Bertha having found no clue from the outside of the letter, tore it open quickly and read the following:— jlfplAI QON AND GqAY y Dear Sir: I have read your advertisement in the “Telegraph, and 1 would like to have you meet me at Turpaney’s” to-morrow afternoon at two o’clock to assist in choos- ing some clothes I need. I shall be inside the store. Yours respectfully, Then came the sad part of the affair. In opening the letter Bertha had been too hasty. She had torn the piece of the name off by mistake. Only the very end of the last name could she read. It was “rnet”. She looked anxiously around for the pieces but they must have blown out of the win- dow. Over-joyed at her luck, Bertha closed her office and skipped home to tell the good news. Her parents were still dubious but agreed in letting her try it until she was tired. The next afternoon Bertha was con- ducted in a taxi to “Turpaney’s and found to her great surprise that it was a men's clothing store. She tried to calm her wildly beating heart by thinking some poor woman didn’t know how to dress her little boy, but she doubted it very much. She entered slowly and looked around her for signs of some woman. Besides the clerk the only other individual in the store was an old man of rather portly pro- portions. He was fuming up and down the store looking out every other second, and muttering to himself. “Now why doesn’t that racsal of a clothes chooser come? Where can he be anyhow?” These and a few other broken phrases Bertha heard, convinced her that he was her first customer. She was very fright- ened but she approached him timidly. “If you please, sir, I think I am the person you are looking for, she said. “You?” he stopped abruptly and looked at her in astonishment, Well I should think not! I’m not looking for any woman. I’m the man, then, said Bertha de- terminedly. “I'm the person who’s sup- posed to advise you on clothes anyhow.” The man was finally convinced of his mistake and decided to let Bertha advise. At her direction he bought a very suitable suit of grey and a hat to match. As he walked from the store with his young ad- visor he learned of her first attempt at business after her interrupted school career. He seemed very interested and Bertha did not mind confiding her troubles to such a benevolent old gentleman. It seemed that he was living all alone, except for servants, on his country estate and found to his sorrow that his wardrobe had to be re- plenished. He always hated that job for he knew' he did not dress tastefully. How - ever he w as too proud to ask help from his friends or househeeper and wras too stub- born to listen to what his tailor said. One morning he had happened upon that ad- vertisement and he immediately saw the solution to all his troubles. His name proved to be Farnett, Emmet B. Farnett, a successful, retired broker. He saw Bertha home and even spoke with her father for two solid hours. At the end of that time both men seemed very pleased and the next day at her office Bertha received a check besides a letter from her first cus- tomer which read. My dear advisor: I am sending a check w hich I hope will both cover advising debts and college ex- penses. I want to hear from you regularly after you go to college and when you return I, myself, shall help set you up in business. I really think you have great talent in that line. Sincerely your friend, Emmet B. Farnett. L. N. T9 BSjjIAI pQN and GI AY AN EVENING IN A HAUNTED HOUSE T T was a beautiful evening. The eve- ning star had just appeared and was hanging low in the west surrounded by the cloudless blue sky. Back beneath it, stretched the irregular crest of the big woods. To the north, south, and east could be seen small patches of woods sur- rounded by green fields, like islands in a green sea. Here and there were small groups of ill-painted buildings that were connected by a network of brown roads. But there was not even a weed grown foot- path to the dark forbidding group, lying nearest the big woods. Often had I asked the reason but I could get but one reply, “It’s haunted. We must not talk about it.” This night I resolved to explore. I was ‘new’ in this part of the country and fresh from the city. I naturally had taken a regular arsenal with me and to quiet the chill that would creep up and down my spine I put one of my revolvers and my clasp knife in my pocket. I walked quick- ly to the top of the first rise, which in fact was the only real hill in the region, and was just going to climb over the fence and cut across the fields when I was called by the farm boy of the place where I was staying. It was while I was waiting for him that I saw the before mentioned scene. But I had not long to wait as he soon came pant- ing and blowing to the top. As soon as he got breath enough to speak he said, “Ye don’t mean to say that yer goin’ over ter that house do ye?” “Why, surely. Why not?” said I. “Well this here’s all I got ter say. I f you wants ter risk yer blamed neck with a haunted house, yer welcome to it, but jest take it from me; when yer gets to foolin with hants it’s goin’ too fer. I was not used to being talked to in this manner and I replied rather sternly, “Is that all?” The manner in which I said this silenced the boy and he answered a feeble “yes”. The moon was just rising and shed a pale light over the surrounding country, as I pushed my way through the tangled briars and tall weeds to the rotten and worm eaten porch. My nerves were all a tingle as I climbed through the hole that had once been a window. Once inside I took a look around. The moon shining through the window shed its light full on an old table. Nearby was a chair, and as my eyes became more ac- customed to the dim light I could see a door and two stairways, one leading to the second floor and the other to the cellar. The other room contained nothing of inter- est so I made my way to the second floor over heaps of plaster, that had fallen from the walls and ceiling and blocked the passage. Having reached the top I inspected the only room there. It contained two old beds upon which were faded and rotted quilts. At one side was a trunk that was in such a state of decay that one kick, from my heavy boots, sent the lock flying. In- side were clothes of all descriptions and one rusty sword which I decided to take as a souvenir. Opposite the trunk was an empty closet but as this did not interest me I decided to explore the cellar. After half crawling, half sliding down the stairs, I reached the cellar. I could feel the steps give every step I took, but at last I reached the bottom. Here I had to use my little pocket flash light that I always carried with me. The cellar seemed to be divided into two parts and after finding nothing of interest in the one part I started into the MAF OON And GI AY other. I was surprised to find it not a room but a tunnel. I had not gone very far when I suddenly stopped and stood rooted to the spot. There in front of me were two coals of green fire, which I concluded belonged to a lynx. I shoved my hand into my pocket for my revolver and received a shock that made my hair stand on end and I trembled all over. My revolver was not there. 1 dropped my flash light and feverishly went through my pockets. Then I grasped my knife and in a Hash 1 had it opened ready for the spring, which I knew might come any moment. Minutes seemed years. Then it sprang. I lunged fiercely with my knife, then I must have lost my senses for w hen I opened my eyes I looked up into the eyes of the farmer boy. I was lying on a clean white bed back at the farm. I tried to move my right arm but could not. Then I tried my left and raised it to a much bandaged head and neck. I then lost consciousness again. When I awoke they told me the following story; “Jack come running in here and told me that you had went over to the haunted house, so me and Houser an’ his boys got our guns an went over. We found yer gun on the steps an then went down the cellar. There ye was layin' with that big lynx right on top a’ ye. He was dead with yer knife clear up to the hilt in his neck. Say boy yer lucky.” 1 still have that pelt on the wall in my room with the knife hilt fastened to it right wdiere I stabbed it. I’ll show it to you sometime w hen you come out. I). W. ’20. ANOTHER spring has come around and it seems to have the same affect as usual on the students. Everyone goes about his tasks in a happy care free manner. Some who have never been known to sing before, burst into joyous carols; they some- times lack harmony but one must forget that. It's just a common sympton of that most common disease, Spring Fever. 1 he season brings other things with it besides the fever. It brings Commencement and that means parting with the Seniors, parting with dear friends who have been working with us for four years. However the Seniors should not think we are about to thrust them out in the cold and discard them fore er. Even after graduation they will still belong to our High School. The school would not be complete without them. We want them to come back often to visit the scenes of their four-year struggle. We wish them the best of success after they leave us to take up other projects. Some, of course, will go to college, others may have other plans in view, but whatever they do, or wherever they are, the best wishes of the High School go with them. We are sure our school has been made better by their influence just as they have been helped by the school. Each class is bound to lea e some traces of its existence in the school, after it leaves, good as well as bad. I he present graduating class we are sure left all gocxl ones, of course not mentioning such minor details as furniture scratching, We hope that the succeeding classes will live up to that example set before them by the Class of 1918. Its up to the Juniors to try to fill the vacancy left by this class, creditably. It might be well here to call the Juniors’ attention to the fact that next year they will be called upon to act as lead- ers in the High Sch x l. To them will be the task of promoting school spirit and co- operation. They will have to see that the publishing of the High School paper con- tinues for the “Maroon and Gray7 staff have to fill several vacancies left by Seniors. The Athletic Association will lose its able President who made the football season possible and through whose able manage- ment we have enjoyed a number of High School dances. The Y. W . ( .A. will lose by their departure a large percentage of its membership. In fact we can say that throughout all of the four yrears that they7 have been here the Seniors have taken an active and leading part in all the school activities, always rallying to the support of those things which were for the best interest of the school and making them- selves known and felt in every branch of our High School life. To them belongs the credit in a large measure for the success we have so far at- tained as a sch(X)l and the lack of their leadership in its activities and their loss as personal friends of our members in school life will be deeply felt. The entire school through this, its publication, expresses to the Class of 1918 its heartfelt farewell and etc. MAE OON and GE AY sends with them its best wishes for their success wherever they may be in the future. r I ‘'HE Minstrel Show which was given about two months ago was pro- nounced a success by everyone who saw it. The sum of money taken in was approxi- mately $179.00. This sum is to be used in some way to benefit the school, but it has not been decided how. Suggestions were called for from the school, but most of the suggestions were for immediate use to be made of it for things that would not last. Surely if we stop to think we would de- cide to use it for some lasting improvement to the school, such as have been suggested —a victorola, for books to build up our Library, for a clock to be placed in the assembly room, for apparatus for the Physics Laboratory—something that can be used by future classes as well as by the present pupils. You may think that most of these things which I have mentioned should be furnished by the school board. Probably they should be, but since there are so many things needed we may have to wait a long time before the board will be able to furnish them. If we show the inclination to help ourselves we will be more likely to receive help sooner. At least we will not have the feeling that we have been selfish in the use of the money. War Saving Society V T the urgent request of the Govern- ment the State College High School has organized a War Saving Society of 106 members from the various classes. This is a fairly good record from a school of 150 pupils, but we wish the other fifty would en- roll. This does not mean necessarily that upon becoming a member you should buy stamps, but it does mean that you should encourage others to do so. Don’t l e a ‘slacker’ but get in and get to work. Ella Busse “Polly” College Prep. Course Class Treas. (3). “1 must go home and practice” This is what wc hear almost every day from this studious little body. She has never flunked a subject, but to hear her talk before exams you would think she would flunk them all. From childhood Polly s aspiration has been to become an accomplished musician and we little fear for her success since she is such a persistent worker. Here’s our love to you Ella. “Patience is a plant that grows not in all gardens.' Charles Harper Hosterman “Chawley” “The Devil” College Prep. Course Inner Circle (4). Class Reporter (4). This congenial looking speciman got an early start at Boals- burg High, which institution closed for repairs after his grad- ation. “Chawley” is gaining fame as a ball player, and we ex- pect the Philies to capture him before long. He is a good little “Devil” so long as there are no “Angels' about. He expects to win fame and fortune as an Engineer. Co to it boy, we wish you luck. “All blessings await the man who is possessed of valor. Pauline Lola Owens “Polly” “Peggy” College Prep. Course Class Reporter (3). Y. W. C. A. The five minute bell is ringing, where’s “Polly?’’ Oh she’s coming over the hill, she’ll still be in time. This charming little Miss came to us from Clearfield High in her Sophomore year. She immediately became enthusiastic in High School activities and has especially aided in the singing. “Peggy” was a strong advocate of gymnasium exercises for girls, but this year when a gym. class was started she gave the extuse that she had enough gym (Jim) at home. Best wishes for your future. ‘‘Next to love, sympathy is the divinest passion of the human heart.” I .oleta Mae Cohl “Leta” College Prep. Course V. W. C. A. Leta” lives here in the winter but she spends her summers in the village of Pleasant Gap nestled at the foot of the mountain thus putting the State Penn between Old College High and her- self. She is a diligent student and commands the respect and admiration of all the boys and girls. We know that she will make a dependable Stenog. “Her voice was never heard. Wayne Merton Breisch College Prep. Course “Ah! I got ’em all. They’re easy!” That is usually the salutation of the large, handsome, Gentleman on my right. (Ain't he dignified lookin’?) Wayne is a new arrival among us this year, and his ability to bluff the Profs and get away with it has found for him a niche in old S. C. H.S. Breisch's chief de- light is trying to overwork the post man. He has already worn out two, and the third is getting bowlegged carrying those pink envelopes from---------(censored). A good scout and a warm friend, we wish you success old boy. “Man must have something higher than himself to think of. Mary Catahrine Watt College Prep. Course “Well you know how it is,” was Mary’s greeting when she came to us from Pine Grove last fall and she has been repeating it ever since. Mary has actually been accused of speeding when giving three minute talks in English, and we all hold our breath so that she may have the full benefit of all the air in the room. When Mary begins to tell about the dance she has been to the right before you may just as well sit back and listen for she will give all the details even though you haven’t time to hear them. Her future is undecided, but we hope that she will always be able to have her say. “Another flood of words a very torrent. Lydia Lucretia Way Luke” College Prep. Course Patriotic League “Luke” is the source of inexhaustible news of current events of High School and College students. One of Lucretia s favorite diversions is driving to Stormstown across the famous tract of land known as the Barrens” preferably with gallant Penn State Sophomores as guides. These trips are prompted by her great love of nature and the out-of-doors. Lucretia says she diets, and takes an hour of exercise each morning with ‘Indian ( lubs, but we are inclined to doubt it. She is a good steady girl and we are sure she will “hold down” a good position whatever it may be. “As firm as faith.” Lester Minnich “Dutch” “Alfalfa” College Prep. Course Base Ball (2) (3) (4). When you see a little, sawed-off individual, wending his weary way toward the old “Academy,” and wearing a grin that doesn’t wear off,—that’s “Dutch”, He is another one who pre- ferred TN to '17. “Alfalfa” is a mighty clever little ball player and usually leads the batting list. Minnich s ability to grow a crop on his lower jaw makes him deserving of his second nick- name. A good scout, and as Proxy's right hand man we pre- dict for him a big success. “Men are hut children of a larger growth.' Grace Stevens Commercial Course Grace is one of the girls who has spent all four years within the walls of S. C. H. S. She could tell you the history of the en- tire class if she had a mind to. We are glad she is not much of a talker or she might tell “tales out of school”. If you see a head of black hair bent over a book, it’s Grace, but don’t be too sure she’s studying, for you might be deceived. “The only rose without thorns is friendship. Edgar Frederick Brouse “Fritz” “Fred” College Prep. Course This under-study of “Barney Oldfield” blew in on us early last fall from the wilds of Boalsburg, and has been here ever since. He is a good student—so long as he is not called on to recite. He is a strong aspirant to adorn the first sack, for this season. Rather a quiet chap but a friend well worth having. Here s to your health and the best of luck, whatever your mission in life. “The mould of a man's future is in his own hand.' Edith Florence Goddard “Jersey” Commercial Course This bit of ‘effervescence’ came to us in the second semester of her Sophomore year. She began by asking for the girls dressing room so that she could powder her nose. She has kept us laughing ever since and we could not get along without her. She is the embodiment of perpetual motion—especially when giving a three minute talk. She is so good natured that some of the boys are nearly always teasing her, and she is always in for a good time. We wish you the best success as a Stenographer. “A light heart lives long.” Francis Marion Musser Rupp Guss” “Ape” “Darwin” “Mus-er-up” College Prep. Course Vice Pres. Class (2) (4). Inner Circle (3) (4). Orchestra (2). Omega Phi. Class Reporter (2). “Guss” has gained fame chiefly as a student (?), a musician and as champion lady's man, “Ape’s” ability to get away with a bluff, especially in English, is chiefly responsible for his repu- tation as a student. His favorite expression is, “Oh I studied the wrong lesson , but we have yet to see him studying. A good scout, and we wish him luck as a Land Scape Gardener. “Oh Reason, when will thy long minority expire.” Adaline Horner “Horner” Commercial Course Well that makes me mad, that’s Adeline coming up the steps. Adeline seems to believe in the saying, Absence makes the heart grow fonder”, for she visits school only one or two days cut of five. Weassure her that this is not at all necessary for we all like this fair-haired slight lady, the socail butterfly of our class. “Patience is a female virtue nowhere so conspicuous as at the dressing table. Harold Elwood Edmiston Legs” College Prep. Course Base Ball (2) (3) (4). At the proverbial eleventh hour Legs decided that he pre- ferred the class of ’18 to his first love ’17. “H. E.” has justly earned his fame as a twirlcr and usually produces the goods. He is also a noted athlete on the key-board of his Remington. As a ladies man he just quietly slinks away. But—life is yet young. A hale fellow well met, and a friend to all. “When a man has not a good reason for doing a thing, he has one good reason for letting it alone.' Ruth Rupp Rupie Commercial Course Pres. Y. W. C. A. (3). Ruth started in the class of ’17 then decided to go to a Busi- ness College. But she got homesick for S. C. H. S. and we sus- picion for something or someone else, so she is here with us. She has always been willing to do her part in all class ‘doings’. We wish you success as the Stenographer you have so diligently worked to become. ‘ Tis only noble to be good Kind hearts are more than Coronets And simple faith than Norman blood. Elizabeth Anne Waite “Betty” College Prep. Course One glance at this young Miss will show you how modest she is. “Betty” says she comes from Stormstown - a town (not marked on the map of the world) which, from its name sounds cheerless, but gives no reflection of her cheery disposition. We here have one of our future School-marms, and fortunate the school board which secures this good-natured, all-around girl. Type-writing is her chief hobby (?), what a pity she may not put it into practice. “Above our life we loi'e a steadfast friend.” Bruce Miller “Red” “Brick” College Prep. Course A little, innocent looking (?) chap, with a shock of red, curly hair, which makes him look rather ferocious, but really girls, he is absolutely harmless. His chief delight is in starting an argu- ment. e do not need any sleeping powders as long as Brick” entertains us with talk in English. His chief difficulty lies in being unable to procure a new plaything every day. As our future lawyer we wish him success. “Great men are seldom over scrupulous in attire.” Grace Edmiston Commercial Department “Say Eve got something to tell you”, well what is it Grace? This is the girl who keeps a diary with the usual entry at the end of each day— Bed early” (?). We are told that her ‘cases' with ‘State’ students are countless. Light hearted: has a titter of laughter for every joke and near joke; extremely fond of candy; very good-natured. We wish her luck whatever her calling. “A womans heart, like the moon is always changing, but there is always a man in it.” Helen Ewing Bowersox “Canary” “Sowerbox” College Prep. Course While the rest of the seniors have been giving book reports on such books as “The Gold Bug ' and I he ( all of the ild, Helen has been delving into Ruskin and C arlyle and expounding their theories to us, which slip from our minds like water off a duck’s back. Singing (?) is one of Helen’s accomplishments which she does not hesitate to exercise on any occasion. She is never known to miss a chance to talk or giggle, and keeps on giggling, especially after she has been called down. Helen has planned to enter Penn State next fall and we wish her the best of times in college. “Never was a sincere word utterly lost.” Harold Woods Tate “Mother” “Tatie” College Prep. Course Maroon and Gray Staff (2). Foot Ball (3) (4). “Mother” is another shining star in his schoolastic work for Old High and Old ’18. “Taties” chief ability is in falling in love and in this he has gained proficiency. “Really fellows 1 m not married, 1 only had the mumps.” Well, we forgive you, but don’t let it happen again. “Mother' is somewhat of a farmer, and it is even rumored that he can gather eggs. A hard worker, a good pal. So here’s to your health. “Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak, It serves for food and raiment.' Lucretia Irvine Boyd “Lucy “Lib” College Prep. Course This serene little Miss came to us from Harrisburg in her Senior year. She is one of the shining lights in our class and has already gained fame by her musical talents. Her ambition is to be as great as Beethoven which we hope she will be able to realize. She is also a good artist and shows considerable ability in this line. “Music, the greatest good that mortals know, And all of heaven we have below.” Daisy Mae Rowe “Mutt” College Prf.p. Course Patriotic League Daisy is our happy-go-lucky girl, always wears a sunny smile and wouldn’t worry about anything—not even Physics. She came here from Boalsburg in the fall and has been caught studying once or twice, but has been emphatically denying it ever since. This is the girl who believes in eating, (“Oh I'm so hungry”). We wish you an easy time, as a Penn State Freshman next year. “A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” Gilbert Joseph Mistric “Glibert “Mist College Prep. Course Dixie Land has presented us with this tall, dark haired chap from Opelousas, Louisiana, (If that’s on the map). His sunny countenance and happy disposition won him immediate popul- arity with the fair sex. As a fairy footed disciple of Vernon Castle, he has become very proficient. A good student, a hard worker on the diamond, and a friend of all, here’s luck with your “heart and your future M. I). “Trust not a woman when she wee pet h, for it is her nature to weep when she wanleth her will.” Elvira Belle Ailman College Prep. Course Assistant Exchange Ed. (3). Exchange Ed. (4). Sec. and Treas Class (4). This round-faced, brown-eyed, bewitching Miss hailed from Port Royal High School, (This town is on the map), three years ago. At first she seemed here only in body, having left her heart behind. However we soon discovered our mistake, for she readily became one of our best go-ahead girls. She may say that she does not care for Shakepeare but we can see that she is picking up, or she shows some interest in Henry------------th. (censored). She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think on too.” Opai. Violet Chapman “Pal College Prep. Course Patriotic League. “Pal” is undoubtedly the most popular girl in our class. She has many admirers,—especially among under classmen. She came here from Columbia C ity, Ind. last fall and we conject- ure that she left many aching hearts along the way. She is a strong student and always seems to have the happy faculty of saying and doing the right thing at the right time. “There's nothing half so sweet in life, as loves young dream. Sheldon Homan “Pickle College Prep. Course Maroon and Gray Staff (1) (2) (3). Pres of Class (3). iHtC Pres. Athletic Association (4). Omega Phi. Student L +JW.) Council (3). WIMS “Ain’t it grand!” What’s grand? Oh I suppose he refers to the class of 1918. “Pickle” is one of the fellows who has been I here all four years boosting for State College High. With big jP’ noise and little music, he sings in Chapel every morning—how : the under classes will miss him. As for Pickle making good- Gf course he will. “There must be some such a thing as the element of luck, or how could some people gel by. Mildred Amelia Ailman “Midge” “Midget” College Prep. Course Associate Ed. Maroon and Gray (3). Rditor-in-C hief Maroon and Gray (4). Pres, of Class (4). Secy. Student Council (3). This little curley-head entered as a Sophomore from Port Royal High. We can’t figure out how it was done but in somequiet way she became Associate Editor of Maroon and Gray, then Editor and Class President in her Senior year. Generous and unselfish almost to a fault may be truly said of “Midge.” No amount of extra work thrust upon her ever dis-. turbed her. A vertible “Shark” in geometry and now her high- est ambition is to get into “Swampy’s” Chemistry'. “Modesty is womans courage.” MAt OON and Gt AY 1918 CLASS WILL Superintendent, Faculty, and Schoolmates: We the Class of 1918, of State College High School, of the City of State College, State of Pennsylvania, U. S. A., now request your undivided attention to this our last will and testament, and to receive from our dying hand, the few gifts we have to bestow in our last moments. Cutting so rapidly loose from life, and finding so many grave matters to be attended to before our end, we did, collectively and individually, deem it best to dis- tribute these following gifts and virtues to those friends to w hose needs they seemed best fitted. Upon coming to this decision, w e found it very hard to part with these many things that have been so near and dear to us in the last four years of our existence as the class of 1918. We tried to be just, as well as generous, and impartial in the distribution of these presents, and we trust that you will accept them as a lasting rememberance from us. Read, then, ne and all, the document as duly drawn and sworn to: We, the Class of 1918, in twenty-seven individual and distinct parts, being about to pass out of this s| here of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, anti almost superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, here by revoking and making void all former w ills and promises, which we may have careless- ly or thoughtlessly made during idle hours. We hereby dispose of our property as follows: Item : We give and bequeath to the dear faculty, who have been our instructors in all our acquired wisdem, a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. No longer need they lie awake worrying over the possibility of unprepared three minute speeches or unwritten Physics Experiments. Item: We give and bequeath to our beloved Superintendent, Prof. W. O. Heckman, and to our past Superintendent, Prof. Wr. G. Briner, our sincere affection and our heartiest gratitude. It shall be theirs to note each attempt, each success and honor that we may acheive, and accept for themselves, as part payment of our debt to them, all the praise and honor, knowing that it is all due to their faithful instructions. Item: We give and bequeath to the Maroon and Gray Staff of 1919, all the past and future events of our lives, trusting that they may furnish plenty of material for news items and brilliant editorials for years to come, and to serve as inspiration for those younger students who look up to us as examples. Item : Again, we give and bequeath to our beloved faculty, all the startling information and know ledge that we have furnished them from time to time in our examination papers. We know that much of this must have been new to them and threw newr light on many familiar lines of thought. We authorize them to impart this wisdom for the education of the classes to come after us. Item: We give the following bequests, which may seem trifling, but which we hope may be accepted as a continual reminder of the generosity of our hearts. 1st. lo Miss Buckhout, the balance in our class treasury, to be used in buying a pair of rubber-soled shoes. We feel sure will she need these when spying on the suc- ceeding Senior Class seated in the English Room. 2nd. To the Baseball Team of next year, Fred Brouse’s ability as catcher. drd. I o Dick Ernesti the ability of the Seniors to keep quiet on all occasions. 4th. To anybody who needs it, Sheldon Homan’s bluff. Apply early and avoid the rush. nth. lo Ruth Kapp and Marion Harter, Opal Chapman’s heavy correspondence from lower classmen. (ith. Io Margaret Hohenbery, Grace Edmiston’s ‘gift o' gab’. 7th. Io Ivan Erb, Lucretia Way’s stability on a stormy day. Sth. To Law'rence Runkle, Wayne Breisch’s power of supervising the Physics Class. flth. Io Elizabeth Lowry, Edith Goddard’s powder puff and place before the mirror. 1 Oth, Io Ellen Hassel, Mildred Ailman’s troubles and trials, successes and fail- ures as Editor of Maroon and Gray. 11th. I o James Hoy, all of the useful and useless trinkets to be found in the desks in the English room. 12th. To Ernest Royer, Gilbert Mistric’s polished manners and popularity with the ladies. Item : To the subjoined list we declare the Class of 1919 to be the real and rightful suc- cessors : 1st. Our seats in class-room and chapel. May they endeavor to fill them as promptly and faithfully as we have done. 2nd. Our senior dignity. May they ever uphold it endeavoring to realize vast importance in spite of their natural light-mindedness and irresponsibility. 3rd. Any stubs of pencils, scraps of paper, ink-erasers used in the type-writing room, and broken laboratory equipment which in our hasty gathering up of cherished treasures we may have left behind. May they feel free to use them or to store them away as remembrances of the hard work done by the class of 1918. Last comes the one thing hard to part with. To our successors we must leave our places in the hearts and thoughts of our principal and teachers. They will love them and show them the same kindness and attention that they have bestowed upon us; they will feel the same interest in their attempts and successes and the same sorrow when they fail. Unworthy as we feel them to be we trust that the members of the class of 1919 will appreciate this as we have done, and may it be their most precious possession. All the remainder of our property which we have not in any way disposed of we bequeath to our beloved principal, to be used for the benefit of future classes. In Witness Whereof, We the class of 1918, do hereby set our hands and seal this thirtieth day of May, Anno Domini one thhousand nine hundred eighteen. CLASS OF 19 I 8 MAJ OON AND GRAY ■ 1 - - -- THE CLASS PICTURE OOME days ago a vision came to me. It was a picture of the class of 1918, as one huge person instead of twenty-seven individuals. I would like to draw this picture for you but I am not an artist and never could draw anything—except at- tention and have never been able to paint anything successfully not even my own face. I find that I am more efficient in mathematics than in drawing so I will write in figures. The ( lass of 1918 has twenty-seven mem- bers, seventeen girls and ten boys. We range in height from Lucretia Boyd’s four feet ten inches to Harold Edmiston’s six feet one inch, with or without his silk stockings. We range in weight from Ella Basse’s eighty-nine pounds to Wayne Breisch’sone hundred and seventy (mathe- matical brain and all). In age we range anywhere from sixteen to twenty. In swiftness of speech we range from Bruce Miller’s southern drawl to Mary Watt’s breathless speed. In foot speed we range from “Dutch’s” two miles per to Helen’s thirty. Taken altogether we make up an indi- vidual who is old enough to know a great deal, if he’s ever going to begin to learn, for he would be four hundred and eighty-six years old. ()ur heighth is one hundred and forty-four feet and five inches which raises us so high that we have an enviable outlook on the world, and a good position to look dow n on the deeds of our under classmen. We are a heavy proposition for, even con- sidering Ella’s slight figure, we tip the scales at thirty-three hundred, sixty- three pounds, and three ounces. We wear a one hundred and fifty-six and seven- eights glove, which proves that our hand is large enough to obtain a firm grasp upon the affairs of the world. Our head is of sufficient capacity to hold even the vast amount of knowledge that we have been cramming into it for the past four years, for we require a hat that measures one hundred and seventy-four and three quarters. Some say that this is due to Mary Watt’s puffs, but we pass this over in silence. Our giant stride measures forty feet and two inches. If we do not reach the success in life which we expect, it will surely not be because we cannot gain a foothold upon the world’s battleground, for we wear a number 173 shoe, YZ width. The component parts of this huge in- dividual are accomplished in all things. They have proved to you how well they can sing, dance, read, recite, study and per- form, and indeed what they do not know seems hardly worth the learning. We have in this great person, made up of the class of 1918, soldiers, Red Cross nurses, Army Officers, preachers, statesmen, phisosopher professors, lecturers, physi- cians, musicians, authors, poets, one woman Senator, and one United States president. Do not ask me to specify which is which now but in thirty years I shall gladly tell you. JUNIOR PROM ' THE Junior Prom held, April 5th in the A I. O. O. F. Hall was a great success. It was one of the most enjoyable events of the year, and not a moment lagged from beginning to end. From eight until ten and eleven till twelve dancing and games held sway. Our class colors were beauti- fully carried out in the refreshments which consisted of ice cream, cake, and punch. The most unique part of the entertainment was the presentation of the gifts with significient verses accompanying them. The verses were written by Ellen Hassel ’ 19. Belle Ailman See the belles! Senior belles! What a joy to boys their glances sweet foretells And though there’s belles and belles in every class There’s no truer Belle than our Ailman lass. Mildred Ailman Mildred is a good, steady girl. We claim In her movements she’s always the same. Her temper unruffled, her brow serene But from this gift she'll excitement glean. Helen Bowersox What does a mouse say, Helen dear? But Helen never waited to hear. She went ee—ee—ee! with all her might, And vanished from the mouse’s sight. Lucretia Boyd Softly, softly gliding by Whither does she go, and why? Oh, Lucretia, maid forlorn Tell us when you’re coming—blow your horn. Wayne Bpeisch What can a looking-glass reflect? Oh lots more things than you suspect. Wayne take a look in this brand new mirror And see how a bright, handsome stude does appear. Fred Brouse Fred, we thought would be the lady fusser of the class But as yet he’s never been seen with a lass We give you this doll to practice at home In order you may learn with the ladies to roam. Ella Busse We Ihink with a shiver of Ella Busse And give something to fat produce Take this as a sample—eat three every day And this is the means to grow fat and gay Opal Chapman Miss Opal Capman, we hate to relate Is rarely, if ever, minus a date. And as a remembrance we give sweets to the sweet Our popular lady shall have dates to eat. Loleta Corl Loleta, you have heard the lovely knell, Created by a lusty yell. Use this horn, and talk so loud That your voice will shake a cloud. Harold Edmiston There’s boys of every kind and sort But Harold’s the shortest of the short In a crowd, we fear that we might lose him So we give these stilts and hope he’ll use ’em. Musser Rupp Tinkle, tinkle on the breeze The tone so sweet it makes you sneeze Where the music?—your ears aren’t sharp That’s Musser playing his new Jew's Harp. MAROON and GJ AY Ruth Rupp We think Ruth wants a lover true So, Ruth, we give this boy to you He’s a trifle young and rather small But lie’s a good chap, all-in-all. Grace Stevens If Grace and the ink bottle should cut a caper Nothing would be so useful as blotting paper This article we're sure a stenog might use To wipe out the black ink or the blues. Elizabeth Waite In wartime, a farm is the best place to live For service to country you can readily give We give this pitch fork, with this thought in view And we expect Elizabeth to use it, too. Mary Watt Mary, we hear, likes to talk a great deal, She takes pleasure in voicing a lengthy spiel; Too much exertion in this line, might cause death, This balloon as a storehouse of wind, will save breath. Lucretia Way Oh, Lucretia, we suspect That your health will soon be wrecked Unless you follow our advice Anti daily take some exercise. Grace Edmiston John or Albert, Dick or Bill Or shall I go to-nite with Phil? Bob, no George—no, I guess Clyde, Aren't dates awful to decide? Edith Gottard Edith, if possible, is a little too gay She laughs and talks when she’s nothing to say Far be it from us to object to a smile But with these specks look on the dark side awhile. Sheldon Homan Sheldon Homan, we hate to recall Has a rather hard time catching a ball; But if he practises hard with this We guarantee he’ll never miss. Adeline Horner Fluttering daintly on the breeze Sometimes you’d think she’d really freeze But she’s survived the winter through And now will fly during summer too. Charles Hosterman Charles comes in at a terrible speed We’re sure this duster he will need To brush the dust from off his nose And also from his dusty clothes. Lester Minnich Lester’s attractive, but its a sad fact That the ladies he fails to attract Carry this magnet wherever you are And the ladies will come from afar. Gilbert Mistric Girls are awful hard to find And though it may seem quite unkind We give this keen-scented hunting-pup And guarantee he’ll look them up Bruce Miller We think Bruce is in danger dire If his head should burst out in fire We give this extinguisher as a pro- tection To use thoroughly on the burning pro- jection. Pauline Owens Of a bird Pauline reminded us so We give this bird to help sing alto That they sing well I’m sure you’ll say When you hear them singing in chapel some day. Daisy Rowe We have noticed every day That Daisy whiles her time away This box of blocks we hope will do To make spare moments pass quickly for you. mm, Mj SCHOOL NEWS I he School wishes to thank everyone who helped in the Minstrel Show which was held in the Old Chapel in February. A- mong the foremost of these is Mr. Potter of Potter-Hoy Co., Bellefonte who gave some articles for use in the show. Prof. Ernesti, of the Art Department of the College and Miss Buckhout deserve special mention for their work of training the players. Mrs. Gardner, Pres, of the Parent-Teachers Association, and Mrs. Ernesti also gave some time to this. The Nittany Printing Office showed courtesy in printing the pro- grams free of charge. The Advertisers gave their help by writing short advertise- ments for the program. The large audi- ence in attendance showed the good will of the towns-people toward the High School and we wish to thank them most heartily for their support. The proceeds amounted to about 180.00. Our hearts go out in sympathy to Maud Evy, Grace Edmiston and William Smith in their recent bereavements. I he girls of the Y. . C. A. and Patriotic League have been enjoying the privilege of gymnastic exercises every Tuesday evening for the past several weeks. They also packed lunches and took a hike to the reservoir at Shingletown. All reported a good time. At the last Parent-Teachers meeting the Red C ross Ambulance blankets which were knit by the girls of the High School and Grades were exhibited. Dean Blaisdell and Dr. Fletcher gave interesting addresses at this meeting. A War Saving Society of 100 members has been organized in the High School. I he Clirls of the Y. W. C. A. are making a Service Flag in honor of the boys of the High School who are in the service of Uncle Sam. Several of the High School boys are leav- ing to work on farms, and to engage in forestry work. SENIOR NEWS Our hearts go out in sympathy to our classmate, Grace Edmiston, in the loss of her father, who was summoned to that Better Land some weeks ago. Mr. Wilson—“Tell me, Harold, what is the unit of power?” Harold Tate (suddenly waking up)— The what, (watt) sir?” Mr. Wilson—“Quite right.” Preparations are being made for that big day which we have been eagerly awaiting for four years, and which will come May 30. Wayne Breisch is going to stop sch x)l about April 23, and go home. He says he isn’t going to write a letter every day then, and he— Well Breisch we are sorry to lose you and we wish you success. Pickle says he is going to get excused from school early to go to work. Lots of emphasis on the WORK. The speakers for Commencement have been selected by the teachers. The or- ations are to be given by Opal Chapman and Belle Ailman, the C lass Prophecy by Mildred Ailman and Musser Rupp, and a Pipe Organ Selection by Lucretia Boyd. The Commencement Exercises are to be let MAROON and GI AV held in (he Methodist Church, May 30. Rev. Long will preach the Baccalaureate Sermon, and Dr. A. E. Martid will de- liver the Commencement Addresf. The following occurred when two senior girls boarded the Bellefonte Bus: Busman (opening the door)—Your fare, Miss. Pauline O.— Oh thank you, do you think so? JUNIOR NEWS On the 6 and 7 of March we had two very unsuccessful class meetings, and after struggling against all known evils we suc- ceeded in giving our President the power of appointing two committees which were to cooperate in arranging for the Junior- Senior reception, April 5, 1918. Two of our most honored members have been moved from the front row into the midst of the Sophomors. This is their motto: “Our good work shall shine over the wicked.” Talk about our class being slow, the three competitors in the P. O. S. A. oratorical contest were John Thomas T9, Ernest Harper T9, and Lawrence Runkle T9. Where are the Freshmen, Sophomores and Seniors? The ones who say the least in class try to say the most in our class meetings. We wonder why? We would suggest that Miss Shump get a Victrola to give her daily lecture at the beginning of the first period every day in the assembly hall, as it would save energy time, etc. It would also be advisable to post printed rules for the Junior German class to decrease the number of excommuni- cations. Miss Buckhout (in Eng. History)— “Most of the ships sailing to America go to Halifax ” (Nova Scotia) Probably she means the victims of the U-boats. We wonder if the heavy Spring thunder- showers will awake Miss Shumpp to the fact that every member of the Junior class is just as good as those who talk about them. Miss Buckhout (in assembly room)— “What is the matter with you Freshmen back there?” Freshmen:—“The sun is shining in our faces.” Miss B.—“I don’t think the sun is going to hurt you much.” (Pretty Green) Mr. I leckman says some people's tongues are on a pivot. We venture to say they are not very evenly balanced from the w ay they warble and flop around. At a recent meeting of the last year letter men in Base Ball, Hammond Talbot T9 w as elected Captain for the coming year. Our B. B. Manager, Ralph Taylor T9 re- ports a hard time making a schedule, and at present has but three games. The Junior Y. W. C. A. girls with the members from the other classes took a hike to Shingletown Gap Tuesday .April 2nd. All report a fine time but as darkness over- came them, some were very much frighten- ed. Helen Woodruff reports a mump. Mr. Heckman (in Ag.)—“Jessie, what is the best way to make a hired man interested on the farm?” Jessie K. (Undertone)—“Have a good looking cook.” MAF OON And gray j Prof. Heckman and the Junior Ag. class went on a trip to a nearby farm and took an inventory of the stock. All reported it an interesting trip. Did you see Miss Buckhout’s face in Chapel April 8, 1918, at 9:15 when Mr. Heckman was discussing the uselessness of dogs? Evidently her ‘Sambo’ is a dog. Ernest Harper has left us to work on a farm near Pittsburgh this summer. YVe wish him the best of luck but suspect there is another attraction besides farm life. C alvan and David are learning to dance.. ‘‘There’s a Reason.” Most of the Junior Class have caught their grips (grippe) and have deserted us for varying lengths of time. SOPHOMORE NEWS “Sid — Bernice, Bernice, Bernice! Bernice (slapping him)— “Cut that out.” Lee Robb— Don t hit him Bernice, that’s cruelty to dumb animals.” “Hennie” Talbot is going to the dance. Who’s he going to take? Tickets! Bah! Girls of 1920— The Hen-party will soon start—put on your best paraphernalia. Y ?omens fashions are becoming so ab- surd that the young men cannot tell the back from the front. As in the case of Mid” Williams. Lewis (as “Mid” turns around to show him her new dress)—“Oh Gee! “Mid” you got it on backwards.” “Sid” Grieb (with a mournful sigh)— If rain makes things beautiful why don't it rain on ME!” Too bad “Sid . Miss Shump (in Ancient History) “Henderson, what was the greatest thing Caesar ever did?” Henderson (The pony shark)- “Made a living for his family.” A little lovin’ now and then Is relished by the best of men. Poor Guy Malcolm! In Algebra Class— “Mr. Quigley, do you know any jokes on yourself?” “I don’t as a general rule like to talk about myself.” The Class wishes to extend its sincere sympathy to Maud Evy and William Smith in their recent bereavements. FRESHMAN REPORT Freshman only are allowed to walk on the grass because it matches their com- plexion??? Changes “Sleepy” doesn't paint his cheeks any more. It is too expensive in war times. Joe” Neff appeared at school the other day. Welcome home. Our “amen” corner has been broken up. Sad story. We arc sorry that we have lost several members of our class. We hope to see them next year. Christina Knepp (in Science class)- Mr. ilson, isn’t the musk rat something like the beaver?” Mr. Wilson—“Yes, the muskrat closely resembles that plant.” IHMAROON and.GI AY Take notice, Freshmen! Lets keep up our good record in the War Saving Society. Renita—“The magazines never seem to print any good poetry.” “Kate” Graham—“I know it. They return every thing I send them.” Quotations from the mouths but not TIIK BRAINS OF SOME 1921 BRILLIANT.” “If neither of you did it, I'll give each of you a demerit.” “Who died and left you boss?” “I wish we would get Wednesday after- noon off, so we could play baseball all day.” “May I loan your knife?” “Both her mother and her father were actresses.” Speaking to the Arithmetic teachers, “How do you do this question? I didn’t gel the right answer.” (Answer books not allowed). Mr. Wilson “Yeast raises all kinds of dough.” “Hobo” Bottorf—“I don’t believe it.” Some people think the Freshman Orches- tra would have been better if it had been minus four people. “Doc” Gilliland—“Claude, I wish you wouldn’t whistle while you are working.” Claude S.—“I’m not working. I'm only whistling.” We are proud (?) to see a couple members of our class in the Senior row. As Others See Us. Maroon and ( ray, State College, Pa.— Your literary department is fine, but do you not think there is lack of interest, when one does not receive each issue and misses part of your continued stories? Your editorials are worthy of comment. “The Search- light, West Newton, Pa. Maroon and Gray,—You lutve such a lot of good jokes. But why do you not use better paper? Maroon and Gray,—Do you think it wise to run nothing but continued stories? We would suggest that you cut down the size of your paper, and use a better quality. “Rayen Record,” Youngstown, Pa. Maroon and Gray,—‘An Appeal” which was taken from the Taller, surely is a cleverly written article and should create more interest in the school paper. The Spectrum , Chester, H. S. Maroon and Gray,—An excellent liter- ary column. We are sorry to have missed the previous installments of “The Ad- ventures of Bessie Lane.” Jersey Shore H. S. Maroon and Gray—Your joke depart- ment is especially commendable. H. S. Gazette, Lock Haven, Pa. Our departments have received the fol- lowing percentagees from “El Delator;” cover 9.5%, editorials 9.5%, literary 9.5%, athletics 90%, Exchanges 90%, and paper in general 90%. As We See Others Takoma—EXCELLENT PAPER! Maroon and White—Another new- comer to our midst. You're small but carry all the necessary departments and and being small you will have lots of room to grow. I he Knight—Good jokes but few of them. The rest of your paper is fine. Dobra—We welcome you to our H. S. and hope you will come often. An inter- esting paper from cover to cover. ST TE COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCI- ATION Two dollars in the hole and we have to guarantee Roaring Springs $4o to bring them here for one baseball game. How are we going to do it? EVERYBODY PAY HIS DUES AND HELP US TO GET THE GUARANTEE PLEASE. We held a dance entitled The State Col- lege High School Athletic Association Dance and we invited the Alumni, but only two appeared. When we don t in- vite them to our dances they feel hurt. What’s the matter with you Ex-highs? huh. Manager Taylor has scheduled two games so far. The first is to be played with Roaring Springs at Roaring Springs May 11. The second is with Roaring Springs at State College to be played on the State High field May 18, 1918 at 3 P. M. When baseball season opened and we l e- gan to practice about 36 fellows turned out. We played among ourselves for a little practice and later we played some of the clubs in town. Since the snow the field has been too muddy and the weather too cold to play. We expect some good prac- tice before May 11. The election of captain for the Baseball team was delayed last fall, but the letter men of last year’s baseball team got busy and as a result Mr. Hammond Talbot, Jr. was elected Captain of the Baseball Team for the Baseball season of 191 S. Mr. Talbot, Jr., has made a very good ( aptain so far.—Good luck to “Ham”. We have chosen Mr. Heckman as our chief coach and adviser. o Visitor—“I sent you some suggestions telling you how to make your paper more interesting. Have you carried out any of my ideas.” Editor—‘‘Did you meet the office boy with the waste basket as you came up- stairs?” Visitor—“Why, yes, 1 did.” Editor—“ ell, he was carrying out your ideas.” The lady of a good family was showing her ancestral home to her small son. She pointed with special pride to a bust of her father. And that. Bobbie,” she said, “is your grandfather.” Bobbie looked somewhat perplexed. “Is that all there was of him?” “Who gave the bride away?” asked Mrs. Jones of her daughter who had just re- turned from the wedding. “Her little brother,” replied the daughter he stood up in the middle of the ceremony and yelled, “Hurrah, Blanche, you’ve got him at last!” A certain British soldier’s letter runs thus: “I am sorry I cannot tell you where I am, because I am not allowed to say. But I venture to state that I am not where 1 was, but where I was before 1 left here to go where 1 have just come from.” John “Why is this cheese so full of holes?” James—“That’s all right. It needs all the fresh air it can get.” The Vicar—“Do you give your dog any exercise, Mr Hodge”? Farmer Hodge—“O yes; he goes for a tramp nearly every day.” A Dilemma “I am no good unless I strike,” said the match. “And you lose your head every time you do strike.” said the box. Miss Shumpp- “What is the meaning of ‘alter ego'?” Harold—“It means the ‘other I’ Miss Shumpp—“Give me a sentence containing the phrase”. Harold—“He winked his alter ego”. Casey (on retiring)—Whatever ye do, Norah, don't let me overslape in the morn- ing. If ye don’t wake yourself, wake me, anyhow.” A visitor, seeing on the hall table of a rural school a solitary tooth brush in a glass, asked the teacher what that brush was for. “O”, replied the teacher, “we are so interested in hygiene here that we make every child brush his teeth when he comes to school each morning.” . “Don’t cry Robert,” said Miss Jones. “You'll get your reward in the end.” “I s’pose so. Thats where I alius do get it.” jjf AI OON and GRAYg Albert Slagle. (An Experienced One)— 1 know two girls in High School whom no one can kiss.” ‘‘Bili” Bell—“Who are they?” Albert—“Oh, 1 don’t want to give them a bad name.” Prof. Wilson in Physics—“Water glass is used to put down eggs.” Wayne Breisch—“I use a fork.” “Thisby” Holmes—“Which do you pre- fer, sun time or the new “hour ahead ’time?” Ruth Kapp—“Neither. Moon time for mine.” “What's become of the man who used to slice meat for sandwiches here?” “Oh, he’s working for the tobacco com- pany now, slicing calling cards into cigar- ette papers.” Bobbie's mother had just taken out her winter garments. “Ma” said Bobbie, “what did the moths live on, in the time of Adam and Eve?” Remarks We Often Hear. “You'll get two weeks vacation for roughousing.” “I can easily mark down zeros.” “Half hour after school.” “What does that bell mean.” “Lend me your Algebra and English.” “I lost my book or else somebody stole it.” •jaX apeui j.useAt qjiuu -3j sup ;nq ‘pasnojt? si Xpsouno jno Advice to Sophomores You’re not Juniors yet and maybe never will be. So act like you are sophomores. Things We Never See at S. C. H. S. Students supporting school teams, A. A. dances and the Maroon and Gray. HEFFNER DRUG CO. “AT YOUR SERVICE” We invite you to make this place your headquarters for ICE CREAM, CANDY and SUNDAES. We earn- the largest line of TOILET AR I K LES and WRITING PAPER in town, come in and look them over. THE BIG N EW QUALITY MODERN PRICES STORE SERVICE INDEX TO ADVERTISERS GROCERIES AND DRY GOODS Wm McEachrf.n L. D. Eye J. H. Musser Highland Grocery W. R. Gentzei. DRUGGISTS Ray D. Gilliland Rexall Drug Store Heffner Drug Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS R. H. Breon JEWELER C. E. Shuey PLUMBER A. Deal COAL DEALERS M. B. Myers BANKS First National Bank Farmer’s Trust Co. NOTARY PUBLIC john L. Holmes SHOES College Boot Shop L. D. Fye MENS CLOTHING STORES Sim The Clothier Montgomery and Co. M. Hurvvitz CONFECTIONERY Graham and Sons BOOK STORES Athletic Store Penn State Book Store THEATER Nittany Theatre BARBERS S. Carl Philippino ENGRAVERS Chas. H. Elliott Co. RESTAURANTS Knox’s Cafe COLLEGE Pa. State College BAKERIES State College Bakery Harvey Brothers PRINTERS Scholl Lithographing Co. FURNITURE W. R. Gentzel MUSIC STORES Music Room PAINTER AND PAPER HANGER J. H. Houser GARAGES Snyder Garage KNOX’S CAFE Meals and Short Orders Open Until 12 o’clock W. W. KNOX ■QEST GRADES Best prices FRESH MEATS, GROCERIES DRY GOODS William McEachren Frazier Street THE Chas. H. Elliott Co. Tfoafo Jo. PhotopU Quality' The Largest College Engraving House Wedding Invitations Calling Cards Commencement Invitations Class Day Programs Class Pins and Rings Dance Programs and Invitations Menus Leather Dance Cases and Covers Fraternity and Class Inserts for Annuals Fraternity and Class Stationery Seventeenth St. and Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia PRESENTING PARAMOUNT ARTCRAFT GOLDWYN and SELECT PRODUCTIONS Including THE MOST FAMOUS STARS OF THE SCREEN THE PENN STATE BARBER SHOE OPPOSITE THE CAMPUS COLLEGE AYE. Leads in Workmanship and Sanitary Conditions WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE S. CARL PHILIPPINO, Proprietor THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK State College. Pa. w. L. FOSTER. President D. F. KAPP. Cashier J. II- Houser THE MUSIC ROOM Everything Musical PAINTER AND PAPERHANGER BELL PHONE Equipment for Every ATHLETIC SPORT SHOP UNDER HOTEL OFFICE Special School Rates on Diploma and Picture Framing SNYDER GARAGE Harvey Bros. RE O BUICK BAKED GOODS AND AND DODGE BROTHERS ICE CREAM MOTOR CARS OF QUALITY BOTH PHONES 220 East College Avenue BOTH PHONES GILLILAND’S Sarsaparilla Tonic An Excellent Alterative for Purifying the Blood and Clearing the Skin. Of Especial Value in the Treatment of Boils, Pimples, Etc. RAY D. GILLILAND DRUGGIST pONT BE MISLED By high prices for your clothes and shoes ----try---- H U R WITZ ON ALLEN STREET NEXT TO CANDYLAND pP|iampihire tin The Stationery of a Gentleman Merely selecting it for your personal stationery is a tribute to your cor- respondents—and to your- self ft A sample packet will be mailed upon request Hampshire Paper Company South Hadley Falls Massachusetts Hampshire tattonerp “CfK Stationer? of ©extinction” “Jtlabe a llittle better tfjan stems jlectssarj� .” Exclusive Buena? Clje gUljletic tore 0n Lo ®p Corner C. E. SHUEY Jeweler and Optician Repairing a Specialty. Full line College Jewelry. Allen Street OUR SPECIALTY H . R. GENTZEL STATE COLLEGE, PA. A. DEAL SANITARY PLUMBING VAPOR HEATING STEAM AND HOT WATER SYSTEMS STATE COLLEGE. PA. COAL SHORTAGE? YES But WE get it and sell it to you at a fair price. STATE COLLEGE FUEL SUPPLY CO. M. B. MYERS. Mgr. Farmers’ Trust Company of State College, Pa. JOHN T. McCORMICK, President D. F. KAPP, Treasurer R-E-X-A-L-L MEANS Best Service and Highest J. L. HOLMES Quality in Fire Insurance DRUGS Notary Public Excellent Soda Fountain Service Ilex all Drug Store Allen Street, Between The Theatres Next to Fye's Store CLOSING-OUT SALE All the Goods in the State College Boot Shop MUST BE SOLD IN THE NEXT THFRTY DAYS, as the co-partnership now existing in the names of H. D. Meek and C. N. Fisher, Proprietors, will be dissolved and business discontinued. A $12,000 Stock Must Be Disposed of at Once. COLLEGE BOOT SHOP Everything Photographic at The a Official Photographers for the MAROON GRAY R. H. BREON, Prop. Call 53-J FOR THE BEST IN Baked Goods, Ice Cream and Ices THERE'S A REASON State College Bakery GRAHAM 8c SONS “ON THE CORNER fE invite you to make this place your headquarters for Confectionery, Mag- azines, Films, Etc. “YOU KNOW us 21 YEARS EXPERIENCE ADVERTISERS IN MAROON and GRAY They are our Friends and have made the pub- lication of this Paper possible. PATRONIZE THEM They have the highest quality for sale at the fair price. STUDENTS OF S.C.H.S. and Friends of the School Style’s the word YOU see here one of the new Varsity suits for spring. It’s one of the economy styles by Hart, Schaffner and Marx There is no superfluous use of wool frabic. But that isn’t the only way they conserve. They save your money because they wear longer than other clothes and keep their style and shape until the last. MONTGOMERY CO. State College Bellefonte Stplomas, 6ngrabeb or $nnteb OUR designs are the very latest, the workmanship and finish unexcelled, at a very moderate price. We solicit your orders, large or small, which shall have our prompt attention. (Tommrnrrmritt Invitations, EngraVrd (Calling (Cards, SUampri) SUationrrg SCHOLL LITHOGRAPH CO. imw. th st„ Williamsport. Pa. YOUNG MEN’S SUITS That reflect the true young man’s spirit with plenty of DASH and GO. AN INTERESTING SHOWING $20.00, $22.50, $25.00 SIM THE (I.OTIIIIK NUT MARGARINE “Better Than Butted Only Named Oleomargarine to Comply with the Law EXCLUSIVE AGENCY IN STATE COLLEGE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES - FANCY FRUITS CIGARS AND TOBACCO THE QUALITY STORE J. H. Musser. EDISON BUSINESS AS USUAL- DIAMOND DISC You will find a complete line —of— PHONOGRAPHS FRESH VEGETABLES and AMBEROLAS and FRUITS Stop in for a free dem- at your command at the onstratration at Highland Grocery any time. and Market You Are Always Welcome TYPEWRITERS FOR RENT PENN STATE BOOK STORE CALLpL'one and Get Our List Stawberry season will soon be here. Let us have your advance orders for preserving, to be filled L. M. METZGER, Prop. when good berries can be procured at lowest prices. J Regal and Dorothy Dodd SHOES FOR WOMEN AT L. D. FYE'S 200-202 West College Avenue The Pennsyl vania State College EDWIN ERLESPARKS, Ph.D., L.L.D., President Established and maintained by the joint action of the United States Government and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania H E GREAT SCHOOLS—Agriculture, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Mining, and Natural Scierce, offering thirty-eight courses of four years each—Also courses in Home Economics, Industrial Art and Physical Education—TUITION TREE to both sexes; Incidental charges moderate. First semester begins middle of September; second semester the first of February; Summer Session for Teachers about the third Monday in June of each year. For catalogue, bulletins, announcements, etc., address THE REGISTRAR, State College, Pennsylvania