United Township High School - Skyline Yearbook (East Moline, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1917 volume:

1917 Ore Meg to Mftofolehge P� lilishrh bu of tl{e Mnxkb ®o6jn0i|tp pjtgh j cbaoi of IJast iHnltne, Illinois I 1 DEDICATION WE, the Seniors of the East Moline High School, in the preparation of this volume, reviewing the past four years, the happiest of our lives, wish thus to express our appreciation of the kind and untiring efforts of Mr. Abbott, our principal, to make these years profitable as well as pleasant to us. We leave him with regret. We shall not soon again find a heart so generous, a friend so true. To Mr. Abbott we dedicate this book. ANNOUNCEMENT The “Key” opens the door admitting its readers into the secrets and mysteries of High School life. As this is our first attempt, no doubt a close observer may find mistakes, but we hope you will overlook them and remember that we put forth the best there was in us to make it as nearly perfect as possible. As editor-in-chief, I wish to express at this time my heartfelt thanks to those of my classmates who have so faithfully assisted me in bringing this book successfully to a close. It has been a long, hard pull, but we are not disappointed in the results. To the business manager, Orville Washburn, is due many thanks, for he has certainly done his part in shouldering the financial burden of our undertaking. To our Principal and the teachers, we also extend many thanks for their cheerful readiness and willingness to help advise us when we were troubled. I repeat, that I thank you one and all for the hearty appreciation of our first attempt to leave to East Moline High School, something that will speak for itself. LELA TRYON, ’17. CALENDAR 1916-1917 September 5-9 ...................................Registration Days September 11 .......................First Semester Begins October 6.............................Freshman Initiation October 13.....................................Senior Party October 21 ....................................Junior Party October 21..............................First Term Closes October 28..................................Sophomore Party November 17..........................................Freshman Party November 29.....................Parents’ and Patrons’ Day November 29............................Second Term Closes November 30-December 3 ..................Thanksgiving Recess December 3................................. Illinois Day December 16-January 1.............................Christmas Recess January 24..............................Third Term Closes January 25-26 .......................................Semester Examinations January 26..............................First Semester Closes January 29....................................Second Semester Begins February 22......................................Washington’s Birthday March 9............................... Fourth Term Closes March 23..............................Szwartzkopensky Lecture March 26......................................Musical Concert March 30..............................................Kalailu Dance April 6.........................Parents’ and Patrons’ Day April 6......................................Japanese Lecture April 7-15.................................. .Easter Recess April 17 .........................................Augustana Debate April 27....................................Fifth Term Closes April 27..............................................Kalailu Dance May 18................................ Senior Class Play May 26.................................................Senior Picnic May 30............................. .... Decoration Day June 1..................................Sixth Term Closes June 1................................................Kalailu Dance June 3..........................................Baccalaureate Sunday June 4-5...................... . .Semester Examinations June 6..............................................Class Day June 6.................................................Junior Reception June 6........................................Second Semester Closes June 7 . ......................................Senior Party June 8...........................................Commencement SCHOOL HISTORY In the fall of 1908 five eighth grade graduates returned to school in the Lincoln building for high school work. Mr. D. B. Hoffman taught them together with his eighth grade work. In 1910 Miss Hedwig Roesner was added to the faculty, she being Mr. Hoffman’s assistant. Miss Millie Beck was also employed at this time as instructor of music. In 1912, Miss Eleanor B. Scott was chosen to succeed Miss Roesner, and on account of the increase in attendance and the enlargement of the course, Miss Helen D. Story was added to the faculty. On June 11, 1912, part of South Moline and Hampton Townships voted to organize a township high school district, and the following board was elected: President, H. S. Crossley, and members, C. W. Hink, A. D. Taft, L. F. Haemer, William Noden, G. W. Walker and George Stang. The board remained the same the following year, and, on account of litigation concerning the township high school law did not take an active part in conducting the high school until 1914. In 1913 the Lincoln building was enlarged to accommodate the increase in attendance both in the grades and high school, and Miss Ina McCurdy was chosen to succeed Miss Scott. In 1914 the township high school law was declared constitutional by the supreme court, and the following board was elected and took over the high school established by District No. 37: President, A. F. Griffith and members, T. B. Chambers, L. F. Haemer, T. J. Schafer, George Stang, A. D. Taft and C. W. Hink. In May, 1914, the school was recognized by the High School Visitor as a fully accredited high school with 17 credits. At this time Mr. F. R. Liddil was added to the faculty. In February, 1915, the school was recognized by the State Department of Public Instruction as a standard four-year high school. In the spring of 1915 Miss Adah Milligan and Mr. E. D. Abbott were chosen to succeed Miss McCurdy and Miss Story. The school board elected at this time was as follows: President, Dr. E. A. Soule, and members, T. B. Chambers, L. F. Haemer, T. J. Schafer, George Stang, W. E. Taylor and C. W. Hink. This board also served during 1916-1917. During the summer of 1915 the United Township High School District voted bonds for a new high school building, and work was commenced on the present structure in the fall. In the spring of 1916 Mr. E. D. Abbott was chosen principal to succeed Mr. Hoffman, who had served continually in that position since 1908. Mr. Hoffman deserves much credit for his work in building up the school. Miss Martha O. Foss was elected to succeed Mr. Liddil and Miss Ernestine Savage, Miss Verna Butzer and Miss Byrdie Butzer were added to the faculty. The fall of 1916 found the school in its new home with several new courses added to the curriculum. In March, 1917, the school gained recognition by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and now ranks with the other high schools of the county for all that is best in high school work. The following statistics will no doubt prove interesting: Attendance Years Graduates Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total 2 3 5 08-09 0 0 0 5 6 11 09-10 0 0 0 8 P 17 10-11 0 0 0 13 16 29 11-12 0 1 1 13 15 28 12-13 3 2 5 17 24 41 13-14 2 2 4 21 46 67 14-15 1 2 3 21 48 69 15-16 0 3 3 47 65 112 16-17 5 10 15 TOTALS 11 20 31 From 1908 to 1917, 118 girls and 74 boys, a total of 192, have received instruction in our High School. MYRTLE HAEMER 17 BOARD OF EDUCATION—1916-1917 Dr. E. A. Soule, President George Stang, Secretary W. E. Taylor T. B. Chambers L. F. Haemer T. J. Schafer C. W. Hink BOARD OF EDUCATION—1917-1918 Carl Mitchell, President George Stang, Secretary George Mason T. B. Chambers L. F. Haemer Harry Best Hollis Warren LINCOLN SCHOOL D. B. HOFFMAN, Principal BOYS’ BASKETBALL Pierre Long Lenord Nelson Orville Washburn Harry Walker Karl Noden Roy Gallaugher Harold Taft GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Alta Sarginson Bernice Woodruff Edna Peterson Minerva Larson Susie Boxman LITERARY Edith Forrest Alta Sarginson DEBATE Alice Martin Lenord Nelson 'j fii i MISS VERNA V. BUTZER University of Illinois Household Arts and Calisthenics MISS BYRDIE B. BUTZER University of Illinois Commerce and History MISS MILLIE W. BECK Northwestern Conservatory of Music, Minneapolis, Minn. Northwestern University Music MISS ADAH E. MILLIGAN Monmouth College University of Illinois English and History MISS MARTHA O. FOSS Augustana College Latin and German MISS ERNESTINE R. SAVAGE University of Chicago Mathematics The janitor’s job is mainly to keep the building warm and clean, but ours is always willing to take upon himself other duties besides: and because of his genial nature and readiness to be of assistance at all times, he is greatly liked and appreciated by both students and faculty He and his wife are called upon to perform tasks numerous and varied from using the brooms to helping chaperon a party in the assembly, being able to do both things equally well. LEOTA ALDRICH “Otie” Basket Ball (2) Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4) Senior Play (1,4) Preparedness Debate (3) Ukulele Club (4) Advertising Committee of “Key” (4) Philomatheon Program Committee (1, 3) LE ROY FREELAND “Freeland” Class President (2, 3) President Philomatheon Society (3, 4) Senior Play (3, 4) Secretary Ciceronian Society (4) Boys’ Glee Club (4) Advertising Manager of “Key” (4) MYRTLE HAEMER “Fat” Secretary Philomatheon Society (2) Senior Play (4 ) Girls’ Glee Club (4) Associate Editor of “Key” (4) Secretary of Kalailu Club (4) ALTA SARGINSON “Sis” Basket Ball (2, 3, 4) President Philomatheon Society (2) President Ciceronian Society (4 ) Preparedness Debate (3) Augustana Debate (4 ) Senior Play (1,4) Kalailu Club (4) Girls’ Glee Club (3.4) Associate Editor of “Key” (4) KARL NODEN “Culley” Basket Ball (2, 3, 4) Treasurer Philomatheon Society (1) Vice-President Philomatheon Society (3) Senior Play (2, 4) Orchestra (3, 4) Associate Editor of “Key” (4) ALICE MARTIN “Al” Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4) Augustana Debate (4) Senior Play (4) Kailailu Club (4) Associate Editor of “Key” ( 4 ) Business Manager Senior Play (4) EDNA PETERSON “Pete” Valedictorian Treasurer of Philomatheon Society (4) Basket Ball (2, 3, 4) Preparedness Debate (3) Senior Play (1,4) Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4) Kalailu Club (4) Philomatheon Programme Committee (3) Associate Editor of “Key” (4) WILLARD ORVILLE WASHBCRN “Washie” Secretary of Class ( 2 ) Senior Play (1, 2, 3, 4 ) Basket Ball (2, 4 ) President of Philomatheon Society (3) President of Ciceronian Society (4) Business Manager of ‘Key” (4) Class President (4) LELA TRYON “Lee” Class Secretary 4 ) Basket Ball (1,2) Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3. 4 � Preparedness Debate ( 3 ) Kalailu Club ( 4 ) Girls’ Literary Society (2) Chairman Invitation ( ommittee t 4 ) Editor-in-Chief of “Key” ( 4 BERNICE WOODRUFF ‘ Bones” Basket Ball (2, 4) Girls’ Glee Club ( 4 ) Treasurer Ciceronian Society (4) Senior Invitation Committee (4) Kalailu Club (4) Advertising Committee of “Key” (4) LOYD LUNDQUIST “Lunie” Basket Ball (2) Manager Basket Ball (4) Class Treasurer (4) Vice-President Ciceronian Society (4) Vice-President Philomatheon Society (3) Senior Play (4) Associate Editor of “Key” (4) HAZEL IONA BUELL “Hazel” Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4) Preparedness Debate ( 3 ) Associate Editor of “Key” ( 4 ) Philomatheon Program Committee (4) Senior Invitation Committee (4) ANNA SIEFKEN “Ann” Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4) Kalailu Club ( 4 ) Associate Editor of “Key” (4) ROY GALLAUGHER Basket Ball ( 4 ) Associate Editor of “Key” (4) Treasurer Philomatheon Society (4) R0U1NE VODRA Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4) President of Latin Club (4) Class Historian ( 4 ) CLASS OF 1917 In September of the year 1913, the present Senior Class found its way into the High School, started upon its career and shortly afterward underwent the mysterious process of initiation, a process to which all Freshmen are subjected. But as we look back upon our experiences of the past four years, even an aeroplane does not seem such a hazardous undertaking. We entered with the firm determination to live up to our motto: “Work and win.” We did work and win, that is, we won the title of “Green Freshies.” Although as Freshmen we were unaccustomed to high school methods we did not realize what we had undertaken when we aspired to do great things. Our trials have only served to bind us more closely together, and caused us to take more interest in the class as a class. Although some have left school to take up other pursuits in life, to make places for themselves in the industrial world and others have fallen victims of “Dan Cupid’s” darts, their places have in part been filled by those entering from other schools. These have proven themselves as faithful followers of the “Orange and Black” as could be desired and it is largely due to their loyalty that this class has the honor of being the largest ever graduated from the East Moline High School. This year has brought a realization of our fondest hopes, a high school of our own. It is in itself an inspiration, for besides the honor of being the first class to graduate from the new building it offers us advantages which we have never before enjoyed. Although fun had never been allowed to interfere seriously wdth the studiousness, each year has been marked by several social affairs in which this class has taken part. In athletics, too, we lead: Alta Sarginson, Bernice Woodruff and Edna Peterson, of the Girls’ Basket Ball team, receiving their letters by engaging in interscholastic conflicts. Karl Noden, Roy Gallaugher and Orville Washburn made the Boys’ team and also won their letters. We have furnished the leaders for the school, the majority of the officers of both the Ciceronian and the Philomatheon societies having been chosen from our class. Of the three composing the team in this year’s East Moline-Augustana Debate, two, Alta Sarginson and Alice Martin, were Seniors. But as graduation draws near we realize that the little things we have done are but a foundation for the bigger things to come. Our careers do not end here, for “We are launched, but not anchored.” ROUINE VODRA, ’17. SENIOR PLAY Mr. Palmer Mrs. Palmer Lisle Irving .... Peggy Palmer Almeda Meader Barbara Palmer Mr. Tower..... Mr. Irving .. Mr. Raynor ___ Jim Meader ... Bill Meader CAST OF CHARACTERS Walter Christopher ........ ... ...Myrtle Haemer ......................................Leota Aldrich ................................Alta Sarginson .....................................Edna Peterson .................................... Alice Martin .......Karl Noden .................................... LeRoy Freeland ....................... Orville Washburn ................................... Lenord Nelson ....................................Loyd Lundquist The Senior play, entitled “No Trespassing,” was presented on Friday evening, May 18, at the Majestic theatre. It is a comedy, and proved a splendid attraction, as the different parts were well worked out by those who took part, with the assistance of a coach. The plot has to do with the trials of a young city girl who has been sent to a farm, presumably to rest, but during the course of her stay she gives ample proof that a rest, either for herself or any one else, is farthest lrom her intentions. Various complications in identity, and their results, along with other laughable incidents, make the play humorous and interesting from the rising of the curtain to the general straightening out of the tangle during the last act. The proceeds of “No Trespassing,” are to be used toward the expense of our “Key.” LOYD LUNDQUIST, ’ 17. CLASS PROPHECY As Appollo draws back the dark curtain from the Eastern sky and presents the radiant glow of the sun, so also will I draw aside the veil that conceals the future of the class of ’17, and render an account of the illustrious lives of its members. When the first gray locks begin to mingle with the gold, we will sit under the evening lamp and read the latest triumph of oratory, the speech of the Honorable Alta Sarginson before the senate of the United States. Thru diligent labor and untiring efforts we have no doubt that in a few years Leota Aldrich will attain her cherished object in life and obtain the position as choir leader in a country church. Edna Peterson is professor of languages at the Watertown Institute. Thoroughly able to teach ten languages and conversant with six more, she is certainly equipped for her duties. In that condition, she is said to be somewhat talkative, and as a result of this, her husband is reported to be on the verge of insanity. She has been afflicted with paralysis of the tongue, but thru a masterful operation, she has been made entirely well. Loyd Lundquist has been unanimously elected president of the United Brotherhood of Janitors of America. For his services in this capacity he receives fifteen dollars per month, but he does not need it. He has been made wealthy by an inheritanse from an unknown uncle who died in Siberia. Many bad conditions which our school systems are now struggling under will be alleviated thru the efforts of the noted school reformer, Anna Siefken, who will be specially active in the matters of interior decorations. Miss Bernice Woodruff, having perfected every step of the “Bara Dance,” is now teaching it in “The Land of Wooden Shoes,” China. Rouine Vodra and Hazel Buell have not been living in vain, for the East Moline fair sex are justly proud of the weekly pamphlet entitled, “Advice to the Love-lorn,” which they are successfully publishing. LeRoy Freeland is now comfortably located in the flourishing city of Carbon Cliff, where he is efficiently practicing his profession as druggist. Miss Lela Tryon, who attained her knowledge as “Editor-in-Chief,” from the East Moline “Key,” and now known the world over as such, has accepted the position as editor-in-chief of the East Moline Herald. Roy Gallaugher has been sent as ambassador by the United States to some Zulu island, where no doubt, he will make a world-wide reputation. Orville Washburn, a graduate of West Point, who became one of the leading generals of the European War, is now devoting his time to the Freshman class of the East Moline High School for military training. Myrtle Haemer is staging the greatest drama of the day, of which she is author and manager. This shows her ability to go ahead and push a thing without the aid of a man. But her letters, scores of which she receives daily, are addressed, “M. Haemer,” and “Dear Sir,” and in that guise she appears in public. Miss Alice Martin has a lucrative position as curtain-raiser in a high-priced theatre, but does not expect to stay long, as calls from the world of military men are too urgent for her piece of mind and her state of single-blessedness. KARL NODEN, ’17. VALEDICTORY We, the class of 1917, are leaving behind us the pleasant school days. But here we are not content to pause and drift, but aim to abreast the stern waves. Our political organizations demand the best intellect of the American citizen to carry out strong measures. The average American citizen has only a meager, scattered knowledge of the politics of the country, which condition, no doubt, is due to lack of consistent reading of the questions. The various steps are not closely followed and when the day for voting arrives, he is ignorant of the changes that have taken place and casts a non-intelligent vote. Should we be content to let affairs follow their own course, without having a clear knowledge of them and the inevitable result, while all around us is the literature of the free press giving the topics in an unbiased form for our consideration? The citizens, who suffer most, are the illiterate loreigners. Their American neighbors have not the details of the issue clearly in mind to discuss the problems in their presence, so that the mistakes in voting will be avoided. Too frequently has it occurred, the pocketing of a paltry coin for votes. This is the obvious outcome of the indifferent, disinterested, ignorant voter, not forming his opinions before the poles are thrown open. Let us help to uplift our unfortunate neighbors by enlightening them along these lines, so that, w7hen the time comes for a decision it will not be carelessly given. After meeting the first wave, that of the political condition, another comes dashing against us informing us that, the citizen must not overlook his moral obligations in his desire to advance the best interests of his country. Already large organizations have given manifestations of their ability to uplift the young men, boys, and girls, who coming to the city have no lriends. The modern Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. have been erected in many of our leading towns and if not already boosted should be. Not only is it a benefit to strangers coming into the city but citizens, who have a permanent residence there. The amusements such as the swimming pool, tennis court, banquets, addresses, and gymnasium are clean and free to every one. Rough language and slovenly habits are not tolerated in these places. Not only are the amusements free of vice, but the food is wholesome; the rooms are kept in the best sanitary condition and governed by regulated rules. A touch of home air entices the youth to take off his hat; drop into a comfortable chair; pick up a book and stay to spend a few quiet hours of uninterrupted pleasure. The acquaintances, which he makes are honorable ones. They entertain high morals and habits with some aim in life rather than that of roving aimlessly about. The influence of such acquaintances cannot long be resisted and he feels a desire to be able to take his place among the great leaders of the world. The conversations, which he overhears and takes part in are instructive, awakening his sleeping mind to the present problems of the day. Many have already begun to appreciate what the efforts of these boards have done and will do for the community, but the strong demand to overcome the opposing forces outside will have to be met by our citizens. Even the nation is taking it into its own hands to put in use a plan similar to that of the Y. M. (J. A. lor the soldiers, now in training. The next wave that surges near to us after we have put the young man in his proper environment is requiring means of training for his chosen occupation. Our country has already provided for compulsory training during his youth, but the laxness of the laws has made it possible for the child to leave school to follow some line of work too heavy for his frail body and mind in order to earn immediate smaller wages. Why is so m wh waste and expense tolerated by our country when schools are provided in which special courses are given to train the youths, while in this immature stage. Under special supervision, the work is mapped out and better results are obtained in the least time with the least expense. A fundamental scientific knowledge of the subject enables the scholar to handle the professional work in a greater degree of satisfaction to himself and his fellow-men. He will be counted as an efficient man, worthy of instructing inexperienced men in his department. He is trained in relying on himself and how much can be done by confidence in one’s ability. Thomas Edison, one of America’s most prominent, present day inventors is an example of a self-reliant man. How successfully he moves about managing his force, giving directions, and working out the most carefully devised plans of complicated machinery. Our nation is breathlessly awaiting the outcome of his latest invention. Many of the wealthy citizens have erected libraries, business schools, and so forth, for the use of the public. Along with Benjamin Franklin we have today many enlightened men such as Carnegie, who have done much toward the promotion of the public library. The reading material found on the shelves is of such a variety to satisfy the most fastidious reader. Accounts are found of events that have occurred during the recent years in the magazines, and earl'er events can be found in the many volumes of histories. Consequently information regarding any current topic can be obtained with no expense. In the large cities are the business schools, which the youth may attend and receive a business education with less expense and in less time than he who wishes to enter a more select profession. Along the line of higher schools, we have universities at which any course as farming, domestic science, engineering, pharmacy, dentistry, law. surgery, or theology can be taken and a clear view of the subject obtained. But before these schools were possible, we had men of such sterling quality as Lincoln, wffiose works have stood the test of time and are still living today. But how much more they could have accomplished if they could have had the advantages of the present day system of education to help their crude, unscientific attempts. Another wave tosses us madly. This time moaning what will you do with your acquired wealth? Russia now faces three serious problems, namely: the chaotic condition of her country necessitating home military rule; the education of her illiterate citizens, and the distribution of her hoarded wealth—the last no doubt the most imminent to be settled. Is Russia going to hoard her wealth all for her owrn ends, or is she going to aid the Allies in their struggle? Likewise, the citizens of the United States, who have accumulated great sums, should they invest their money in some enterprise for the benefit of humanity or selfishly refuse and lavish it upon themselves to live in luxury and extravagance? The great food problems and the high cost of living are forcing every one to live as economically as possible, yet the wealthy continue having costly banquets and expending great sums for one evening’s pleasure. More true happiness and pleasure would be derived by giving to the poor the necessities of life, which are so badly needed especially as seen in the large cities of today. The unequal distribution of wealth in this country is the cause of much crime and vice. Shrewd business men get a “corner” as it is called, on some commodity and the price the consumer is forced to pay is outrageous. In reviewing these ponderous movements and what has already been accomplished by our predecessors, we are and will be perplexed at what part we should take in maintaining and elevating them in the future. Sometimes these waves will be too tremendous for us to abreast. We shall have to steer toward you, oh, kind and strong patrons, who have guided us this far, to pilot us, the class of 1917, which is launched, but not anchored. EDNA PETERSON, ’17. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President—Hilma Anderson Vice President—Edith Forrest Secretary—Bernice Mason Treasurer—Grace Hink MOTTO—Not at the top, but climbing FLOWER—Wild Rose COLORS—Blue and Gray CLASS ROLL Tracy Aldrich Hilma Anderson Walter Christopher Edith Forrest Grace Hink Verna Long Lila Lundquist Bernice Mason Marguerite McGinnis Lenord Nelson Harry Walker Margerie Wiltamuth Hazel Wolgamot Joseph Berry Howard Gumm Irene Taes Gladys Taylor Harold Taft JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY We Juniors, then numbering twenty-five, entered the Freshman class of the East Moline High School in the fall of 1914, fully expecting to belie the uncomplimentary title of “Freshie.” Our ignorance of high school customs and studies, however, soon betrayed us. As long as we live, we will probably never forget our initiation into the mysteries of high school life. Two sturdy Juniors held a plank upon which each of us were requested to stand, in turn, blindfolded. After being bounced into the air several times we were commanded to jump high in order to escape the tub of w'ater beneath. This warning alarmed us. We jumped for dear life, only to be disconcerted at finding ourselves but two inches from the floor with no water in sight. We elected Roy Hink as our leader and chose for our motto, “Green, but growing.” The first social event to relieve the grind of the year was a weenie roast given us by the Juniors. The attempts of the Sophomores and Seniors to break up our party out of pure jealousy, were unsuccessful. In return for this good time we invited the Juniors to a Hallowe’en party. A sleighride closed the social activities so far as the Freshman class was concerned. Our Sophomore year proved uneventful except for the active part we took in a bitter and lasting fued between the two literary societies into which the high school was then divided. When our Junior year was ushered in we found our original number sadly diminished. We therefore welcomed several newcomers into our midst at the close of the first semester. We elected the following officers: President, Hilma Anderson. Vice-president, Edith Forrest. Secretary, Bernice Mason. Treasurer, Grace Hink. The Junior girls enjoyed themselves at a stag party last November. Inclement weather did not dampen their spirits in the least. Much merriment was caused by their appearance. Boys, ranging from the sissy to the farmer, were represented. Edith Forrest gained literary prominence for our class by securing first prize in a contest in which three high schools, Moline, Silvis and East Moline competed. We will have to leave our history at this point, to be completed next year, at the close of our high school career. HILMA ANDERSON. ’18. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President—Ray Klingebiel Vice President—Pierre Long Secretary—Vera Sherman Treasurer—Gladys Haemer MOTTO—Do it Now FLOWER—Daffodil COLORS—Purple and Gold CLASS ROLL Hannah Arenschield Alpha Barrett Susie Boxman Mildred Cartwright Ruth Curttright La Verne Dieterich Harry Freeland Gerald Griffith Inah Gulley Gladys Haemer Lucille Hilberg Raymond Hodges Wesley Ingersoll Kathryn Johnson Ray Klingebiel Minerva Larson Margaretha Ligner Bernice Lohrman Pierre Long Marie Lyons Grace Marx Laura Radden Pearl Rasmussen Thelma Redden Bessie Ross Ralph Schilling Vera Sherman Harold Sill Lyle Stone Alice Willey SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY As I turned idly the pages of my history book, last night, my mind wandered back to the class of 1919. I could see them skipping to the Lincoln school with their books under their small arms, talking and laughing gaily, for they were but thirty “Green Freshies.” Even if they were teased and called babes, they worked unitedly and boldly and organized their class, with Vera Sherman as leader. They studied industriously and made quite a showing as two of the four people who were exempt from exams came from their class. On November 17th, they were invited to the annual Freshman party, and fate had made this the night of their initiation, but this was not so bad because the “kissing of the Blarney Stone” was followed by games, dancing, eats and a general good time. The close of school approached and disclosed the secret that of the thirty who had braved the Freshmen hardships, not one had faltered, but every one intended to reenter school in the fall. September 11, 1916, thirty proud Sophomores walked with dignified step to their new home on Thirteenth Street Hill. The time sped along for the “Sophs” under the leadership of Raymond Klingebiel. Having outgrown the cradle, they were able to compete with the other classes in debate, athletics and literary. They also took active part in the annual Freshmen party, taking no pity on the poor little newcomers, giving them many a bump and jar, but this mischief was counterbalanced by the good time that concluded the evening. The Sophomore girls as well as the boys made up a share in the first basket ball team, and our class was very much honored. Along with our studies we always had a good time. One of those joyous events, which stand out from the rest, was the Sophomore party. It was well attended, everyone enjoying himself in dancing, games, and finally the big eats which ended the grand affair. Many of our classmates have left us, and the twenty-four that remain are now studying industriously that we may climb to the next step, or Junior year. Coming suddenly out of my reverie, I wondered at it being all a dream of long ago. MILDRED CARTWRIGHT, ’19. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President—Floyd Filbert Vice President—Truman Hogue Secretary—Florence Bookman Treasurer—Mildred Dick MOTTO—Green, but Growing FLOWER—Pink Rose COLORS—Pink and Gray CLASS ROLL Freeman Anderson Nora Howell Raleigh Anderson Gussie Johnson Don Ausbrook Helen Kelley Vivian Barrett LaVerne Klingebiel Boyd Bensenberg Thomas Stone Florence Bookman Thomas McGee Pearl Cant Merlin Millet William Coleman Anna Larson Mildred Dick LeRoy Osborn Ebol Dopier Helen Otte Joseph Dopier Duane Reid Clarence Carlson Florence Sarginson Solomon Cooksey Mamie Siefken Floyd Filbert Rueben Sikes Harry Forrest Marietta Sorenson Milton Giesler Theresa Tietink Laura Gremonprez Rachel Van de Wiele Edward Glasgow Ophelia Van de Voorte Marie Glynn Charles Vogler Abbey Gumm Setta Miller May Haddick McClellan Moody Truman Hogue Irva Munson Russell Hosfeldt Lyle Murray Russell Hunter Ray Race Caroline Young FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 5th, forty-five green little Freshies approached the monstrous building on Thirteenth Street Hill, to inscribe with shaking hand, our names upon the huge book in Professor Abbott’s office. We then entered the assembly with tottering footsteps and quaking hearts and awaited instructions from the formidable looking Principal. Time passed smoothly for we Freshies, until to our great surprise we were invited to attend a party which proved to be no other than the initiation, which occurred on the sixth of October. Although we received many bumps and knocks, we came out victorious, not quite as green as when we entered. All enjoyed many happy hours and left the school building contented and with memories that will cling to our hearts even after studies and teachers are forgotten. Sometime later a meeting was called and class officers were elected as follows: President, Floyd Filbert. Vice-president, Truman Hogue. Secretary, Florence Bookman. Treasurer, Mildred Dick. The president then called a meeting in order to arrange for a party to be given exclusively for we Freshmen. The date set for the occasion was November 17th. Many of the Freshmen attended and a fine time was enjoyed by all. This concluded the good times enjoyed by us, for we now turned our attention to our numerous studies. We are now looking forward to the time when we can lay aside our green garb and clothe ourselves in the Sophomore cloak. FLORENCE SARGINSON, ’21 0 LITERARY SOCIETY The “Philomatheon” society of the East Moline High School was organized October 26, 1912. Programs were given by the members throughout the school year, to develop the literary and musical tendencies, and to promote social and mental culture. Increased attendance and lack of room led to the division of the society in 1915. “Ciceronian” and “Diocletian” were the names adopted for the societies. At the beginning of the school term of 1916-1917, the societies were again united as one, adopting the name of “Philomatheon,” and in this way opened a new source of literary work in the “Ciceronian Debating Society.” The work of the Philomatheon Literary Society has been encouraging during the past year. Every student has appeared at least once, and varied programs have been given. It has been the purpose of the Program committee to bring out the different talents of the pupils, and each student has done his share in keeping up to standard. Miss Beck has generously given us several vocal numbers and has aided us a great aeal in our musical numbers. At the last meeting of the fall semester the pageant “Christmas in Foreign Lands,” was given. The genuine costumes irom China, India, Persia, Sweden, Holland and Bohemia were most instructive and interesting. A bright light in our literary activities ol the year was the honor conferred upon Miss Edith Forrest of the Junior class. In the Thrift Campaign carried on by the Y. M. C. A. under the direction of Mr. W. E. Mack in the Moline, East Moline and Silvis schools, Miss Forrest was given the honor of first place and a sum was also deposited in her name in the East Moline bank. This speaks well for our English department, also the training she obtained in it was a great benefit to her. An attraction of the spring semester was a lecture on the “Relation of English to the Community and Every Day Life,” by Dr. E. F. Bartholomew, of Augustana College. It sounded the keynote of a nation-wide effort among our schools to purily our native tongue by our everyday use of it. To Miss Foss is due much gratitude and many thanks for the intense interest she has taken in our school during the past year. It is her thought and suggestions that have made our literary programs so delightful and entertaining. HAZEL BUELL, ’17. The following are characteristic of the work done in the society: Ways in Which a Thrifty Person Is a Benefit to a Community Certain people have come to realize the value of community feeling in a town. They see how much could be accomplished if an entire town was working in unison for its own good, instead of striving individually to perfect some plan simply to oppose a hated rival. To make others believe in their ideas, they have endeavored to start public improvement. Later, when they have succeeded in gaining the cooperation of the people, is the time to undertake big things. The community feeling in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, has a remarkable record of achievement. The splendid civic work has transformed the center of the town by surrounding the public buildings wdth broad streets and shady trees that have vanquished the horrors of street litter and untidy bill boards. The street signs are ornamental, but legible. The shoe factory is not only beautiful without, but is equipped with comfortable rest rooms within. The athletic field of the Dickinson College is thrown open to the townspeople in the summertime. In a growing community in all probability, organizations have already begun. The first thing to do is to join these and urge others to do the same. The orchestra and choral clubs are a means of attracting people. Many times such meetings have meant a start for some one with talent in music, who otherwise, might not have had a chance to prove himself. Often times, an orchestra is the only way in which a small town is brought to the front. The commercial club is another gathering that should be encouraged. The business men are always quick to see an advantage in promoting public undertakings. Upon the suggestion of a very thrifty person in Magnolia, Massachusetts, the business men undertook to remodel the entire shopping district into a very attractive commercial center. Each store is white and its simple elegance and beauty is supplemented by many growing plants. There is nothing about these shops to weary the eye, and no ornate trimmings to get shabby. The wide, open colonnades and awninged pergola in front of the shops, and the well-placed foliage suggest the foreign bazaar. Good architectural arrangement outside, and the thought and care with which the merchandise is displayed in the interior, causes one to linger indefinitely. Of course, this town is attractive to settlers, and the thrifty person is well repaid for his hard work, by a great increase in the community’s population. Public improvements are a never-ending source from which a community obtains benefits. Paved streets and cement sidewalks are never a disadvantage to a town. Still, there are always some people who must be convinced that this is so. In this way a thrifty person proves a great aid. When the project of a city park comes up, a progressive person is never the one to turn it down. For he looks both to the present and the future; he sees how much more attractive is the town to the traveler by the addition of this one beautifying feature. Then, too, some day the small town in a good location and with the aid of a few thrifty people will eventually be the city of several hundred thousand population. If a park has not been laid out before, then in the highest period of its growth, when it is most needed, it is too late to look for a plot of ground in the business section of the city. Probably the good of a playground is not evident before the community has grown, but there are always some who work for this refuge of the children while the town is still small. Most communities have had experience with the city beautiful movement, but the industrious person acknowledges that this is still another way for him to aid his home town. A few years ago the alert, willing workers of Davenport decided that their town “ought to wash its face.” So they originated a “City Beautiful” contest. They subscribed among themselves prizes for those householders who made the greatest transformations. The civic pride of the people, once awakened by their thrifty benefactors, did not stop with the immediate surroundings of their homes, but made the alleys and boulevards live up to the beautiful yards. No public improvement needs the service of willing workers any more than the campaign for sanitation. Two of the greatest enemies of health are flies and unclean alleys. Industrious people are urging friends and neighbors to clean up their alleys and swat the fly. As the alleys are gradually cleaned, the swarms of flies are lessened year by year and the percentage of diseases distributed by flies has decreased. The schools and churches of a community are its greatest moral and educational forces. As the thrifty are working to inspire the town to splendid achievements, they grasp a strong hold of this need, and either build new schools or reform the old institutions. When these have been raised to the standard, he must boost the schools to increase the number of students. Another question that confronts him is, “How fares the rural school teacher in your community?” Rural communities should make better provision for the school teachers, rather than, as now, the most capable ones quitting the rural districts as soon as they can get positions in town. The industrious believe that the little cottage for teachers is one solution of getting the competent ones to stay in the country, and that the teacherage should be recognized as quite as essential for the good service to the community as is the preacher’s parsonage. Mud roads, broken-down fences, ill-paid teachers and poorly attended schools repel, rather than invite settlers. Concerning the church, a western woman saw an immediate need for one, and ministered unto it to the best of her ability. She lived in an isolated, sparsely settled western prairie region, where there seemed small prospect of ever having a church. She was startled by her small son’s query, “Mother, what is a Sunday School like?” A realization of what her small family was missing swept over her and she determined to give them what she could. She started Sunday School with her three children on Sunday mornings in an old farm wagon. Soon her husband joined. Then two neighbor’s children wanted to come, and within the year twenty children enrolled, some bringing their parents. That was the nucleus that grew into the thriving church that exists today in that community. It was a simple start, but it had a remarkable result. Generally, in a community if one wants a book from the library, one has first to find the library, and having found it, realizes that while there might have been plenty of books, the facilities were entirely inadequate. This condition was true in Wichita, Kans. Then along came Mr. Carnegie and offered to pay the initial cost of a brand new library. It was Mrs. Roland P. Murdock, who realized that there was a chance for Wichita to outdo itself. Thereupon she set about coordinating all the talent the city possessed and set it working. For years as an interior decorator and as an active club woman, she had done all that lay within her power to improve the artistic aspect of Wichita’s public buildings and to help the housewives in her own neighboring communities toward an artistic betterment of their homes. At the time of Mrs. Murdock’s death, three weeks after the dedication of the library, it was learned that she had left an entire fortune to the securing of pictures by American artists for Wichita. In a community of any size a hospital is certainly one of the greatest needs. Perhaps there is no near city with such an institution. Even if there is, it is not always convenient to convey a sickly person five or ten miles to a hospital. It is not possible for the doctors to attend their patients in the hospital and also render unfailing service to community patients. The strain is too much for him and he will not long remain in such a town. Without a hospital a town is below the standard of the outlying cities and when a thrifty person attempts to secure enough subscriptions for the erection of a hospital, he must surely succeed, especially if he applies to those who have suffered the inconveniences. The industrious person considers it a part of his duty to see that the city makes suitable provision for the comfort of their citizens and the visitors who come to the city. The ever-ready citizens of Pasadena, Calif., have not been neglectful in this respect, but, on the contrary, have set an excellent example in building and equipping two rest houses for women, an example that should be followed by other progressive towns. About ten years ago these progressive people decided to establish and maintain a rest room for women. In a few years the accommodation became insufficient, so, with the help of the city commissioners, a rest room was built in one of the public parks. The site was convenient to the shopping districts and in connection with this the upper floor of the rest house was planned as a lunch room for the use of the young women employed in stores and offices, who hitherto, were accustomed to lunch either in their places of business or on the lawn of the library park. The average monthly attendance has been between three and four thousand, while about fifty girls use the dining room daily. Every person is interested in politics, and the thrifty person should take extraordinary pride in campaigning for the upright, honest men for responsible offices, since he has taken other city matters so much to heart. The subject of temperance is becoming more and more prominent over the entire United States. The person who has been economical in his life and is able to enter whole-heartedly into the affairs of his town can understand the suffering of the drunkard’s family. Even so, he does not look down upon his weaker brother, but endeavors to remove the temptation that is so strong by campaigning for a dry locality. Although he knows that his own family is not concerned with liquor, he realizes the condition in which the town is placed by allowing such a business to be carried on. By watching other communities rather closely he believes that they are much more prosperous without the evil influence of drink upon their younger generations. A person who tries to improve his town in every way possible does not allow his home life to prove a blot to his good work. He endeavors to make it ideal, for he knows that others will take his private as well as his public life as an example. During all his busy hours as the benefactor of his community he will find time to attend to his chosen business or profession until, after years of economical saving, he is able to retire from business for the sake of his public career. As a person associated with all public achievements, he is always consulted by others when they propose a new project. He is able to help other good works in which he is not able to participate by allowing his name to be used. In addition to this the question is often asked of the thrifty person, “What can I as an individual, do to better things?” His answer will be, “Do not buy the unclean magazine and the unclean book, and do not attend the motion picture theatres that show unclean films.” “Doing your part,” the thrifty person tells them, “helps to solve the question of questionable books, magazines and movies. The public is given what the public will buy. Let the public refuse to buy it and the supply will end.” He is only one, it is true, but he has raised the moral standard of his community. EDITH FORREST, ’18 HARRY’S MISTAKE The battle raged on furiously. All day the boom of the guns had crashed in the soldiers’ ears and shells had been flying to right and left. As the evening shadows began to fall, however, the German troops withdrew across the river. Bob Stanton and his friend, Harry Livingston, walked wearily to the tent which they shared with three others, threw themselves upon their blankets and immediately fell asleep from sheer exhaustion. Both of these young Americans were fighting under the stars and stripes on the French border. Their company, under the command of Captain Warren, was stationed on a small tributary of the Rhine River, and had that day been fighting a small detachment of German troops. There was no active fighting on the following day nor the next, but strange phenomena were developing. Three times during these two days the German shells had missed by a small margin the two large guns which the American encampment had for its chief defense against attack. These guns had been moved from place to place and it was puzzling to the entire company, how the Germans, too far removed to cite the exact position of the guns, could aim so accurately. The suspicions of Captain Warren and the other officers were aroused. Who of these seemingly true and loyal soldiers could be guilty of such a treasonable act as to inform the enemy of the company’s secrets? This was a question which none of them could answer. One night, several days after the battle, Harry awakened from sound slumber for no accountable reason and upon turning over in his blanket he noticed that Bob was not lying in his accustomed place. Thinking, however, that he had probably been unable to sleep and had gone out into the fresh night air, he again fell asleep. The same thing occurred on the following night. This time Harry became alarmed and decided to go out and discover the cause of these nightly escapades of his friend. His footsteps seemed drawn in the direction of the river which at one point was shut off entirely from the view of the camp, by a thick clump of bushes and small, but dense, fir-trees. Suddenly he came to the end of the path leading around this secluded spot. He stopped abruptly and bewildered at the sight which confronted him. His friend, Bob, stood along the river brink, with a strange lamp in his hands. Evidently he was flashing some message across to the enemy. Harry watched him in horrified fascination for a moment, then. failing to understand the signals, he crept noiselessly away. His heart was rent with conflicting emotions as he wended his way back to the tent, staggering as if from some mighty blow. “It cannot be. It cannot be,” he kept repeating to himself. “Bob, my boyhood friend and my kind good comrade always, could not do such a dastardly deed as this.” Then he again recalled the scene. It could mean but one thing. Traitor—the very word caused him to shrink back involuntarily as from some unseen danger. He loved his country with a passion that was almost savage in its intensity but the love he cherished for his friend was one which would endure till death. What course should he take? Should he be loyal to his friend or country? All night he tossed restlessly upon his blanket. He heard his friend come quietly in about half an hour after he lay down but said nothing to him. He arose the next morning, haggard and pale, the question still undecided in his mind. All day long he performed his duties listlessly, and mechanically, contrary to his usual alacrity and cheerfulness. His friends questioned him to no avail. About four o’clock a German shell came tearing through the air in the directions of the guns but fell almost six yards too far west. This same circumstance was repeated at six o’clock. Why had the shells gone so far astray? Captain Warren breathed more easily as he noted these failures on the part of the enemy to aim as accurately as formerly. “It was only a mere concidence,” he assured himself confidently. That night Harry resolved to keep awake and if his friend should again make his nightly visit to the river bank to follow him and demand a full explanation. Accordingly when his friend slipped out of the tent Harry waited a few minutes, then also slipped quietly out and by a short cut reached the river before his friend arrived. As he rounded the clump of bushes previously mentioned, he stopped short in astonishment. A short stockily built man was busily engaged in flashing signals to the Germans. By the light from the small lamp, Harry recognized the camp cook. His mission finished, the figure crept stealthily away. Harry then hid himself within the bushes and waited his friend’s appearance. After what seemed an age he cautiously struck a match and taking out his watch he saw that it was almost one o’clock. Strange that his friend was so slow in coming. Just then he heard a twig snap and Bob stepped into the open space on the river bank. From a hollow log he extracted a small lamp. After the first flash from the lamp he waited for an answering signal from the German encampment and then went on with the message, unintelligible to Harry yet distinguishable from that of the cook’s. What was the meaning of these two separate messages? Unable to endure the suspense any longer he sprang forward and called hoarsely “Oh! Bob! What is the meaning of all this?” Bob started and the lamp fell to the ground with a crash and left them in utter darkness. There was an awkward silence, then Bob said in a low voice: “I thought I would keep this a secret, but I know I can trust you as I have always done. It is a long story. You probably have noticed our new camp cook, Joe Cannon? Well, he escaped from Germany, because he was falsely accused of treason to his country and was sentenced to be shot. Since then, as you know, he has been with us, seemingly loyal to the cause of the allies as I myself at first believed. For some reason, unknown, he took a strong liking to me, a deep affection which at times made me uncomfortable. I learned his secret but promised that I would not reveal it. During the battle which took place about three weeks ago, as you will remember my telling you, some one came up to me as I was leaning wearily and somewhat dizzily against a tree, and rudely pushed me over so that I fell back of the tree. I was angry at first but the next instant a bullet went flying over my head. This person had seen that one of the enemy had aimed directly at my heart. I did not know then who it was who saved my life but a few days ago I accidently discovered that it was Joe Cannon, our camp cook. Well, to proceed with my story. The day after the last battle, the whole company was alarmed when the Germans came so near to putting our guns out of commission. I suspected something was wrong but kept my suspicions to myself. One night while sauntering about the tent, I saw a figure crawl stealthily towards the river. I followed him and found it to be Joe. The message that he delivered told the exact location o the guns. On the following night I again followed him. Shortly after he was gone, I sent a message, for I understand the system, that the guns had been moved six yards farther west. This accounts for the wild shots of the Germans. Tonight I did the same thing. Joe confided to me that he intends to join the enemy’s troops tomorrow night. I could not betray him after what he has done for me. After tomorrow, I will see him no more and will carry his secret with me to the grave.” “Oh ! Bob! Can you ever forgive me?” cried Harry brokenly. “Forgive you, for what ?” questioned Bob unsteadily. “Why—why—I thought—” Harry was unable to finish the sentence. “Oh! I see!” exclaimed Bob. “You thought it was I who was informing the enemy. Why, of course I will forgive you.” And so Bob and Harry clasped hands solemnly and walked slowly back to the tent. Harry was very thankful that he had not reported to the Captain and thus brought his friend into a difficult position. HILMA ANDERSON, ’18. ALTA SARG1NS0N MARTHA O. FOSS, (Coach) LENORD NELSON ALICE MARTIN DEBATING It is with a feeling of pride and satisfaction that we close this our first year of debate. There has been a constant and united effort on the part of all to place this department of school activity upon a solid basis. The purpose of this department is to awaken a keener interest in live topics of the day and to encourage individual thinking along these lines. To a certain extent the art of public speaking has been taught but the work has in most instances been so new that another year of practice will be necessary to bring the desired results. We as pupils feel that we have already acquired greater ease in delivery and poise. Debating and literary activities have alternated thruout the year, one Friday afternoon from two to three o’clock being given to debate and the following one to the literary work. In accordance with the decision of the Circeronian Debating Society judges have been selected outside the school vicinity and whenever possible this rule has been adhered to. Most of the judges have come from Augustana College. Some of the questions which we have debated are as follows: Resolved: 1. That President Wilson be reelected. 2. That labor disputes be settled by arbitration. 3. That the government should control the railroads of the country. 4. That the United States place an embargo on all food stuffs. 5. That Latin be made compulsory in our High School. On the night of April 17 occurred the East Moline-Augustana debate on the question “Resolved, That the United States Adopt a System of Compulsory Military Service Modelled After that of Switzerland.” East Moline took the negative side. The decision of the judges stood 3-0 in favor of Augustana, but East Moline High School was proud of her team and its work. Mr. Lenord Nelson. Miss Alta Sarginson and Miss Alice Martin made up our team. Judge Larson of the County Court of Rock Island and Messrs. McClurg and Harper of Moline served as judges for the debate. We are waiting for an opportunity to debate a question on which public opinion is not so strong. A silver cup was purchased by the society to be presented to the winning team. Although this cup is not in our possession we shall still be the proud owners of one at the close of the year, one which will remain with us for all time. Upon this cup will be inscribed the names of the team that ranks highest in the final debate of the year, given by those who have been considered the strongest debaters by the judges in each regular debate of this nature. A gold medal will be presented to the best one of the ten debaters composing both teams. This debate will be held Thursday afternoon, June the seventh, the question for debate being, “Resolved, That immigration to the United States be further restricted by a literary test.” Affirmative Negative Alta Sarginson Lenord Nelson May Haddick LaVerne Klingebiel The interest that the students have taken in the debate w'ork is in a great measure due to the ready willingness o. Miss Foss to help and advise the participants. EDNA PETERSON. ’17. TOP ROW -WALKER ABBOTT, (Coach) LUNDQUIST, (Manager) NODEN BOTTOM ROW—TAPT NELSON LONG WASHBURN GALLAUGHER ATHLETICS Early in the fall of 1916 an athletic association was formed and the following officers elected: President, Truman Hogue; vice-president, Mil- dred Cartwright; and business manager, Loyd Lundquist. As our athletic field was not put in condition and on account of lack of time of our coach, Mr. Abbott, a football team was not developed; but we looked forward to a basket ball season in our new gymnasium. This splendid room was not completed, however, until the first of December and we therefore had a late start. We went into our first season determined to meet the best teams in this part of the country and profit by experience rather than play easy teams. We won a few games, even though every member of the team lacked experience and with three of the stars of this year’s team still with us we look forward to next year as holding brighter prospects. The following men who did their part to make our team a success but did not play enough games to win their letters, deserve praise. They are Ray Klingebiel, LeRoy Osborn and Loyd Lundquist. The scores of games played are as follows: East Moline. Opponents E. Moline at Watertown Hospital. .. 21 22 Watertown Hospital at E. Moline ... 18 12 Moline Athletic Club at E. Moline. . . 18 15 E. Moline at Davenport, Iowa....... 11 37 E. Moline at Wilton, Iowa............. 10 53 E. Moline Athletic Club at E. Moline 18 14 E. Moline at Geneseo.................. 12 44 Sterling at E. Moline................. 12 42 Rock Island at E. Moline.............. 22 89 Sheffield at E. Moline................ 14 38 Geneseo at E. Moline.................. 15 27 Wilton, Iowa, at E. Moline............ 28 45 E. Moline at Rock Island.............. 16 75 Palmer’s Chiropractic School at E. Moline......................... 16 38 Moline at E. Moline................... 25 32 E. Moline at Sheffield................ 16 26 BOXMAN SARGINSOX, (Captain) WOODRUFF BUTZER, (Coach) LARSON PETERSON GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls’ team did not play many games—their number being four. Nevertheless, they showed their generosity by letting the boys have the gym the most of the time. “Swede” Larson is worthy of mention as a star basket thrower. “Sis” Sarginson, our captain and center, certainly showed how splendidly she could cover the floor, being seemingly everywhere at once. To the faithful guards, “Pete” Peterson and Boxman, goes the credit for keeping our opponents from making baskets. “Bones” Woodruff deserves praise for what she added as a forward, although her change from guard to forward hindered her becoming as practiced as necessary. To Miss Verna Butzer goes the credit for coaching and training the girls’ team. East Moline .. 11 Silvis . . 16 East Moline . .. 23 Silvis . . 9 East Moline .. 22 Silvis .. 23 East Moline (1st team) .. . . . 24 East Moline (2nd team) . . . . 2 80 50 By the total of scores, it is easily seen that the girls had a good season. In the second game with Silvis, the girls showed what they were made of, although not at all rough. As a final word we want to thank the Seniors who played on this year’s team for their good wrork. As yet we have no football, tennis, track or baseball teams, but the prospects are promising, so—just wait. ROY GALLAUGHER, T7. THE ORCHESTRA East Moline High School feels justly proud of the High School orchestra, since it is the best organiation of its kind in the Quad-Cities. It was organized late in the fall of 1915, under the directorship of our worthy teacher, Miss Millie Beck. At first the orchestra was small, but with a solid foundation it did not take long to gain in size, and was in great demand among the various societies of East Moline. At this stage a few outsiders were added and with their help the orchestra improved rapidly. The orchestra was given the honor of playing at the graduation exercises of the High School and the Eighth Grade, and appearing in public many other times. When school opened again in the fall of 1916, it was found that every member had returned to school and that new members were to be added. The orchestra furnished music for the Opening Day of our new High School. Later, through the Y. M. C. A. of Moline, Mr. Restorff, a competent orchestra leader was secured and later the work was continued under the supervision of Mr. Matthews with the assistance of Miss Beck. During the winter the orchestra played several times at the Y. M. C. A., namely, the Membership banquet and the Father and Son banquet, and once at the Watertown Hospital, besides giving a concert under the direction of Miss Beck. This concert gave ample proof of their ability, as a number of rather difficult selections were adequately disposed of. At graduation this spring, only two members will be lost to the orchestra, the pianist and drummer, and we hope when the fall term opens these two vacancies may be readily filled by two equally efficient. ALDRICH LONG ARENSCHIELD BECK MASON CARTWRIGHT SHERMAN UKULELE CLUB The Ukulele Club was organized in the fall of 1916. The club has won renown throughout the Tri-Cities, thus bringing the High School into prominence, also. The club has appeared before a number of organizations, their first appearance outside of the school being at the Rock Island Woman’s Club. Since that time they have furnished numbers for the East Moline, Moline and Davenport Woman’s Clubs, besides the many programs held at the school. The membership is as follows: Miss Millie Beck, Instructor Bernice Mason (ukulele) Verna Long (guitar) Vera Sherman (ukulele) Leota Aldrich (ukulele) Mildred Cartwright (ukulele) Hannah Arenschield (ukulele) GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club was organized under the direction of Miss Millie Beck, our worthy musical instructor. Any girl of the school is eligible to belong, providing she is willing to take active part. The girls have appeared on numerous literary and other programs; their most prominent appearance being the musical concert given by the musical organization of the High School, on Monday, March 26, 1917. Miss A erna Butzer acted as accompanist, and Mr. Matthews as director of the orchestra. CONCERT PROGRAM 1. Escanaba (Overture)..................Edward Hazel Orchestra 2. The Asra..................Anton Rubenstein Girls’ Glee Club 3. Saxaphone Solo Mr. A. B. Dieterich 4. Intermezzo from Caral Orchestra 5. Florine Song........................Goddard Girls’ Glee Club 6. Spin, Spin.............................Hugo Jungst Girls’ Glee Club 7. Evening Star.........................Wagner Miss Hannah Arenschield (Cello Solo) 8. Magneta (Overture)................Will Huff Orchestra 9. Lullaby.................Margaret McClure Girls’ Glee Club 10. Symphonic Concertante . . .C. Dancle, Op. 98 (Violin Duet) Miss Ernestine Savage and Mr. Pierre Long 11. Come Where the Lilies Bloom . .. .Thompson Girls’ Glee Club 12. The Hippodrome....................Will Huff Orchestra BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club was organized under the direction of Miss Millie Beck in the fall of 1916. Any boy in the school is eligible to belong. As this was the first year that this club has been in existence, the boys did not sing in public at any time, but it is hoped that the old members, together with the new, will be able to make a good showing next year. The following are the club’i Boyd Bensenbrug Milton Giesler Ruben Sikes Truman Hogue present members: Floyd Filbert Le Roy Freeland Ray Klingebiel Ralph Schilling SOCIETY NOTES THE FRESHMEN INITIATION On the evening of October 6th, the entire school gathered in the new-building for the first party of the season. The occasion being the Freshmen Initiation, at which the Freshmen were ushered into E. M. H. S. society. A general good time was enjoyed and after the initiation refreshments were served by the three upper classes. THE SENIOR PARTY The Seniors entertained their friends at an informal party in the school building October 13th. Dancing was the diversion of the evening. Refreshments were served at individual tables in one of the classrooms. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. Taes chaperoned the party, and everyone agreed that we had a jolly good time. JUNIOR STAG Miss Lucille Hilberg entertained the Junior girls at a stag party October 21st. Games were played by the “young men” after which refreshments were served by the hostess. SOPHOMORE PARTY The Sophomores entertained the Juniors at a dance given in the assembly October 28th. During the dance frappe was served and the party broke up at an early hour. FRESHMEN PARTY The Freshmen gave their first class party on November 17th, in the school. A program was given first, followed by games. In a word contest the two first prizes fell to Russell Hunter and McClellan Moody. Ice cream and cake were served at the close of the evening, after which Miss Foss took a picture of the class. Miss Foss and Miss Miligan acted as chaperons. THE BASKET BALL SPREAD After the basket ball game with McKinley Athletic Association on December 15th, the Seniors served supper to the home basket ball team. We had one of the best times we have had this year and Mr. and Mrs. Abbott with Miss Verna Butzer proved to be the best of chaperons. THE KALAILU CLUB The Kalailu is the new dancing club of the high school. Every pupil and teacher of the E. M. H. S. is eligible as a member, and there are about twenty-five in the club at present. The first informal dance was held March 30th, and the second April 27th. We have enjoyed these two dances so much that we are looking forward to the third and last to be held June 1st. ALICE MARTIN, ’17. ALUMNI On the twenty-ninth of December, 1916, the Alumni got together and held their first business meeting. At that time the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President: LeRoy Lundahl. Vice-president: Harry Palmer. Secretary: Catherine Willey. Treasurer: Florence Strohm. After a short program to which the Seniors were invited, and during which many stories of school days were told, the party sat down to a spread prepared by the alumni girls. Before the party broke up it was decided to hold these informal good times at least twice a year. It has now been five years since the first graduate left our school and as we searched records of the past we came across the following poem that describes that incident of 1912. CLASS SONG 1912 LEAVING THE NEST (Farewell to Verna Parrott) Deep amid the leafy branches, In a cozy sheltered nest, Dwelt a tiny little nestling, ’Neath a mother’s feathery breast, Nodding branches gently rocked it, Summer breezes froliced high, Birds and bees and blossoms whispered Secrets of the earth and sky. Snowy cloudlets drifted o’er it, Sunlight faded in the west, Twilight dews fell, soft upon it, Gleamed the stars above its nest. Rain and sunshine, light and shadow, Fostered well the tiny thing Till the nestling, growing older, Longed to try its restless wing. So it’s going to leave the branches From the nest to flutter wide, Yet fond mem’ry lingers with it, Fondest thot’s will still abide, As she leaves her Alma Mater, And deserts the dear school nest, Yet her mem’ry still will cheer us, Strengthen, comfort, bring us rest. ALUMNI MEMBERS The members of the Alumni Association are as follows: Verna Parrott (Koster) CLASS OF 1912 East Moline Married Lillian Allmendinger CLASS OF 1913 Moline At home Dorothy Peterson East Moline Teaching Karl Otte East Moline Mail carrier Louis Rasmussen East Moline Clerk C. B. Q. Depot Amos Lundquist East Moline Augustana College Ethel David CLASS OF 1914 East Moline Clerk, New York Store Kathryn Willey East Moline Teaching LeRoy Lundahl Moline, 111. C. R. I. P. Shops, Silvis Harry Palmer East Moline Deere Harvester Co. Nellie Vick CLASS OF 1915 East Moline Teaching Estella Parrott Coon Rapids, la. Teaching Harold Ryan University of Illinois Grace Gorman CLASS OF 1916 East Moline Teaching Nina Murray Port Byron, 111. Teaching Florence Strohm East Moline Clerk, Fisk Loosley Co. ANNA SIEFKEN, ’17. Found in an English book: In 1811 Sir Walter Scott bought Abbotts Ford for $20,000. Some Ford! Hilma Anderson (looking through the microscope at a piece of linen the day after she had written poetry for English III): u ain’t it swell It looks like a .... . .basket.” May Haddick (in Ancient History): “Caligula didn’t leave any hair (heir) to the throne so Claudius was made emperor of Rome.” Mildred C. (in English) : “Hepzibah’s turban looked like a chicken.” Miss Butzer: “How’s that?” Mildred C. :“It said it was like a chandelier.” Miss Butzer: “What marked the Third period of Egyptian History.” Florences.: “High socks (Hysocks) invaded Egypt.” Pete: “Where is Alma Adams?” Alta: “I don’t know. I guess the radiator.” (Does this mean LeRoy Freeland?) SENIORS S is for Self-Respect To which we have claim They say we are lacking But we’re not to blame. E is for Excellence Our reports will show, We’ve earned it by diligence “Hoeing our own row.” N is for Noisy Which we sometimes become, A mark of activity Lacking in some. I is for Idleness A trait which we guessed Must be very distasteful We’ve never been blessed. 0 is for Order A thing of great worth; We seldom possess it— It must not be on earth. R is for Rareness Of our ability We here do bequeath it To the class of “23.” S is for Sorrow, Felt deep within our heart That we from our High School So very soon must depart. —Ex. OUR BASKET BALL BOYS Our captain is long. But our forward is short; But nevertheless Each is a good sport. Our coach has the idea He's got the only team; But where he ever got it Is easy to be seen. They played the Moline High one night; Of course we were all on the floor To see our boys win the fi ?ht— By getting beaten 32 to 24. We hope that next year our boys Will win every game they Play, And let the school ring out with joy As if it were a holiday. —A. L. S. Little copper pennies Little silver dimes; I tell you we Seniors Have a H. . . of a time. John Siefken, East Moline High School booster, requests that his name be put in our Annual, and seeing that he is always joking, we thought the joke page rather an appropriate one. Miss Butzer: “Vera, what do you know about a guinea pig?” Vera: “Nothing, only I know it has feathers.” Student seeing hand painted dishes on cooking table: “Miss Butzer, do you paint?” Miss Butzer: “Yes, don’t I look like it?” Miss Milligan: “I don’t see why you can’t understand the Romantic Period. Long makes it very interesting for you.” If fish is good for the brain, why doesn’t Bense eat a shark? Can someone tell us why Miss Milligan makes her quizzes so “long” ? “Bones, shut one eye and you will look like a needle.” While boating on the lake one night I saw the ocean’s arm Steal gently around a neck of land To keep its shoulder warm; This made me jealous as could be— Tt really made me sore; And so I paddled toward the land And closely hugged the shore. —Ex. Mr. Abbott: “I believe I saw someone wearing ‘Dutchman’s Breeches’ today.” Miss Milligan in English: “Now remembe’ no one need come to class without their manila covers.” Anna Seifken reading from Shakespeare: “The old he cats (Hecates) warning.” Dictation to Freshmen Class: “The old woman said, ‘Now I am ready to die.” Student: “The old woman said, ‘Now I have raised a dime.” “Oh, Mr. Abbott Lookie. Lookie and see if I ain’t.” Bones. Expressions seen on test papers: A Mt. range is a large cook stove. Bamboo is a long hole with wood around it. South Carolina wished to succeed. A plant is a large tract of land surrounded by sky. Milk is two-thirds of the average family. ' Wouldn’t is be funny to see— Myrtle in a cap and gown ? Bernice Mason acting sensible? Mr. Abbott in a hurry? Lenord Nelson flunking Physics? Bones fat? Gladys without Laura? Mildred tall or Hilma short? Edith Forrest idle? Wesley wide awake? Roy G. with a girl ? LaVerne K. not talking? Perk a Senior? Ray K. on time? Harry Walker with his hair combed? Hannah A. not powdering her nose? Pierre Long pass up the drinking fountain? Bones not loitering in the halls? Mr. Abbott not lecturing? Swede Larson not primping? Leota without Culley? Swede and Florence not dancing ? Things we hear every clay: I might say— As a matter of fact. My children— Obviously so. Oh Boys! Let’s get busy now. You poor fish. Absolutely. Oh Gee Whiz. The last bell has rung. OUR CAR. ALTA SARGINSON, T7. NOTICE We wish to call the attention of our readers to the business men who have advertised in our book. They are reliable men, and it will pay you to read every ad. We also take this opportunity to thank the advertisers, who, by their encouragement and material assistance, have helped to make the “Key” a success. C. Clyde Anderson Seventh Street Druggist ------------FOR-------------- Athletic Goods Cameras Films Candies Soda Water AND The Best in Drugs My aim is to give satisfaction and the best of everything Telephone East Moline 290-W Brown’s Business College MOLINE, ILLINOIS THE FOLLOWING COURSES: Business Training Course Business Manager’s Course Secretarial Course id, and Typewriting Course Bookkeeping Course School in Session All Year Special Summer Term A. R. JAMES, Principal MUELLER LUMBER COMPANY Dealers in All Kinds of Building Material and ! Fuel Yards and Office Tenth Street and Fourteenth Avenue East Moline, Illinois OFFERS Complete tofie Smblein shm-thm, (yicier cy0 A. 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FURNITURE STORED AND CRATED Phones: Office, 84; Res., 128-R 1019 Fifteenth Avenue East Moline, Illinois Compliments EAST MOLINE FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture, Rugs, Carpets When you are looking for photos of quality and likeness, come to the State Bank Building, East Moline, 111. THE Star Studio I. F. HAWKINS, Prop. For Matchless Values Trade at YOUNG’S CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS SHOES AND MERCHANT TAILORING EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS Tubah Mullane SEVENTH ST. MARKET DEALEKS IN Fresh and Salt Meats, Game and Poultry in Season -ALSO— High Grade Line of Canned Goods and Pickles Quality and Service Guaranteed PHONE 133-W i _______________________________! Athletic Outfitters Base Ball Golf Bicycles Flash Lights Basket Ball Sweaters Tennis Fishing Tackle Pocket Knives Cameras Foot Ball Jerseys Pictures and Picture Framing, Art Novelties, Japanese Baskets, Fulper Pottery, Engraved Cards and Stationery for Weddings, Parties, etc., Calling Cards and Business Cards. Phonographs $6.00 to $175.00 LETHIN BROS. Moline, 111. OUR PORTRAITS Are natural and artistically posed Kellogg Studio MOLINE. ILLINOIS Over Grossman’s Learn to Speak in Public My course in oratory is cheap. Guaranteed to make first class extemporaneous speakers :: :: Flowery language and fitting epithets constantly at my command :: :: Alta Sarginson Call at my office and avoid the rush ATTEND THE United Township HIGH SCHOOL AND MAKE YOURSELF MORE EFFICIENT The following courses are offered: Collegiate, General, Scientific, Manual Arts, Household Arts and Business Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Approved by the University of Illinois Excellent corps of instructors. Modern building and complete equipment FALL TERM OPENS SEPT. 4, 1917 For information about the work address E. D. 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