University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1915 volume:

li (Erecting To tlie members of the Class of 1915 I extend greetings ami l osi wishes. The I’niversity High School is an important part of the I niversity l Minnesota. It is not a place where the unprotected are practiced upon by novices. It is rather a center of educational experiment and progress. The best work can he done only when there is developed in the school a spirit of loyalty to the High School and to the I'niversity as a whole. I believe that such a spirit is growing and that your class has had a part in the fostering of it. I hope you may always look back with satisfaction to your connection with the High School in the earlier stages of its development. Yours sincere!v. (ii:oi«a K. Yixc knt. Uisbila %mirb Garry Brown Hamre Ginsmayer Mr. Kent Keefe Hag berg Woolman Terry Hill Flynn Miss Boyce THE ST A FI Editor-in-Chief.........................Kenneth Terry Assistant Editor.....................Blanche Flynn lousiness Manager.....................- Wili-red Garry THE DEPARTMENT EDITORS Literary -....................................A ones Him. Art..................................Warner Hacisi-kc Assistant - ..................- I 'ay Hamre Athletic.............................Caul Linsmayek Organization - -.................- John Keefe Activities -------- Bernard Brown Alumni...............................Allan Woolman THE ADYJSt )RS Editing Business Miss Boyce Mjl Kent JUr. Haynunifc A. li.'mt DcMratimi 3n appreciation of tire interest iuth sympathy hihich he has mauifesteh not only in the (welfare of the school as a (whole, hut of that of eheru iuhtbtihial stuhent in the school, lue respectfully behicatc this first holimtc of the Ulishila to Jlfr. 3Raymonh J . (Kent, principal of the lluifrersity tlu h School. HUm llnuage, iHishila Ambition is the mainspring of success. It sees the acres of diamonds in fields yet untouched. It breaks the soil, it tests, it delves, it searches diligently. Here, there, somewhere,—it does not stop until it finds its goal or death. Success is the thing we want. To hold the position, to win the name, to wield the power, to amass the fortune, to make the discovery .—for such we give all that life holds. Life itself is not too dear if final achievement calls for its sacrifice. But when is success found? Must we wait for it till the end of the task? How shall we know when we have it? May we be our own judges or must we abide by another’s decision? Socrates did not fail because he died in prison. Nero did not succeed because he had secured the crown. St. Paul in chains conquered eastern Kurope. An obscure man died the ignominious death of a Roman criminal, but today the truths of Jesus of Nazareth are conquering the world. ()ne-half the population of this globe is in one of the bloodiest wars of all time, but the principle of war is losing strength between each sunrise and sunset. W ar rules, but it was never before the world failure that it is today. Is success then a will-o’-the-wisp? Is the thing that we want made an enjoyment for others, ever beyond our grasp? No! Our success is really determined before we reach what we are after. W e determine it by what we do on the wav to our goal. Not alone the thing that we do. but the way that we do it condemns or commends. The serious thing of life is work, but the more serious thing is how we work. V hat we can show others that we have, or how far we have gone, will be the basis for their calling us a failure or a success. But behind what they see and before they have seen it. the true judgment lies. Did Benedict Arnold succeed? Was Nathan Hale a failure. ' The successful team is the one that plays the game its best, by the rules of the game, though it may in the end have the smaller score. I he other fellow can never give success to us nor take it from us. « -Raymond A. Kknt. Jrrftibrnt Oftrnrgr l:f� gar Vincent Venn 05enrge jFranrte 3jnmr� George Edgar inccnt. president of the University of Minnesota and of Chautauqua Institution, was 1x ra in Rockford, Illinois, in 1864. lie is the son of John L. inccnt. Bishop of the Methodist church, and of Elizabeth Dusenburv. He was married in 1890 and has two daughters and one son. President Vincent was educated in Vale University and received his B. A. degree in 1885. In 1895 he received his Ph. I), degree from the University of Chicago. He received his LL. I), degree from the Chicago and Yale Universities in 1911 and from Michigan in 1913. Dr. Vincent was inaugurated president of the University of Minnesota in 1911 upon the retirement of Dr. Northrop, lie is a man of wonderful oratorical ability and has a remarkable education along almost any line. Dr. Vincent is the author of numerous publications. Dean George Francis James was horn in Illinois and received his elementary education in the public schools of Illinois and Northwestern University Academy. Me graduated from the University of Michigan in 1886 and received the Master of Arts degree in 1887. lie received Ph. I), from the University of Halle in 1894. Dean James’ professional experience includes teaching in high schools, normal schools and in colleges. He is the author of several books, pamphlets and magazine articles on educational subjects. The Faculty of the University High School for the year 1914-1915. consists of first, our Principal, Mr. Raymond A. Kent, who looks so severe and who will overlook so many “unexcused tardinesses”; Mrs. Sarah Allen, inspiring us to “do things worth while”: Miss Rae Leland of the Butterfly Schottische: Miss Jessie Boyce with her ready smile and her even more ready explanation of the mysteries of the elusive equation: Miss Mary Gould, Die Deutsche Uehrerin. and the interpreter of the great Caesar: Mr. Fosse, presiding over the terrors of II- (). and its kindred evils, and Mr. Josi educating out hands to useful labor while the other members of the faculty endeavor to instill into our unreccptivc minds the fact that: “A little learning is a dangerous thing. Drink deeply or touch not that Spring.” —Pierian. Professor Raymond A. Kent was born in Plymouth. Iowa, and in 1889 graduated from the high school at Payette. Iowa, lie received bis 1‘achelor of Arts degree from Cornell College in 1908. and bis Master of Arts degree from Columbia Cniversity in 1910. lie was principal of the graded schools in Fountain. Minnesota, in 1904-5 and Superintendent of Schools of Latiesboro. and Mabel. Minnesota, in 1905-9. In 1909-11 he was instructor in the State Normal School at W inona, Minnesota, and in 1911-13 was Superintendent of the schools of that city. In 1913-1914 he was secretary of the Public Educational Commission and then came to the Cniversity High School where he is principal and Assistant Professor of Education. There is probably no principal in any state high school that is as well liked by the students of their school as is Mr. Kent. Always endeavoring to do some little act of kindness and at the same time having strict discipline, he has gained the respect of all his proteges and scholars. Mr. Kent is also well liked in other circles as well as in the high school, especially among the practice teachers. He takes an active part in the work of the hoys in athletics and also in the activities of the school. Mrs. Sarah A. Allen was horn in Augusta, Maine, where she received her education and taught for two years. She next taught three years in the rural schools of Minnesota, three years in the grammar schools of St. Charles. Minnesota, eighteen years in the grammar schools of W inona, two years in Kasson High School, six years in Winona High School and then came to the Cniversity 1 ligh School where it is hoped she will remain because of benevolent characteristics and her attitude toward all school activities in which she plays an important part. Miss Jessie Boyce, instructor in Mathematics and Virgil, was horn in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She graduated from the Sioux Falls High School and with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Cniversity of Minnesota. She taught one year in the grade schools of Sioux Falls and three years in the High School of Fairmont. Minnesota, before coming to the University High School, where she has been for six years. There is no teacher in the school who takes more of an active part in the activities of the students than does Miss Boyce. Always eager to give her services and help the students over the difficult places and doing all in her power to make any school activities successful she has gained the utmost respect of the whole student body of the High School. Miss Boyce is also an excellent teacher in numerous subjects. Carl Fosse was born in Dodge county. Minnesota. September 12, 1880. In 1883 he moved to Day county. South Dakota, where he taught in the rural schools in 1902-3 and 1905-6. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Dakota Wesleyan University, of Mitchell, South Dakota, in June, 1(,12. He was instructor in sciences in the Marshall State High School of Marshall, Minnesota, in 1912-3 and 1913-4. He came to the University High School in 1914 where he immediately gained the respect of all his students. Mr. Fosse is a conscientious worker and very much skilled along scientific pursuits. Miss Mary Gould was born in W inona, Minnesota, and graduated from the high school of that city in l‘)04. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1907 and with a degree of Master of Arts from .Columbia University in 1911. She taught in the high schools of Larimore, N. D.. and Aberdeen, S. I). Miss Gould spent 14 months in Germany studying at the Universities of Berlin and Marburg. She then came to the University High School in 1914 where she is at the present time. There is probably no teacher in any stale High School who has as broad a knowledge of foreign languages as Miss Gould. Especially in Latin and German is she exceedingly efficient. Miss Gould has gained the friendship of many because of her easy method of teaching languages which she does skillfully as well as amicably. Mr. Emil Josi was born in Bern. Switzerland, and reared in Chippewa Falls. Wisconsin. He was instructor in Manual Training in the grade schools and High Schools of Salt Lake City, Utah, for five years. He was a student in Stout Institute, Universities of Denver. Utah, Missouri and Minnesota from 1908 to 1912. He is a graduate student and instructor in the department of Manual Training in the University High School, University of Minnesota in 1915. Mr. fosi is also instructor in “English for Foreigners ’ in the Minneapolis Y. M. (A A. evening schools. Mr. Josi is well liked by all of his students as well as others who know him personally, lie is an excellent teacher and is admired because of his intimacy toward all of his scholars. Miss Rat Lclaiul is a native of Minnesota and graduated from High School here, after which she went to Columbia where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She has taught school in W inona and Duluth before coming to the I'niversitv of Minnesota High School. She is an instructor in English as well as History. Miss Leland might be called the big sister to the girls and hoys of the school, and she looks after them with the greatest of ingenuity. She has winning airs that force you to regard her as a friend upon her first appearance. (The (Class of Nineteen Huuhrch IFiftecn The Senior class not only feels a pride in being the first class to graduate from the new building, but also congratulates itself upon being the largest class that ever passed the portals of the University High School. W e were indeed fortunate in having half of our class old members of the school, which fact greatly helped to establish a mutual feeling of friendship among the newer members. What a skilful artist one would need to he to appropriately portray our Senior class. There are the commanding stature and dignity of Paul Dudley; the blue eyes and penetrating look of Ida Kiel; the ponderosity of Emily Anderson; the woolly facial crop of Warner Hagbcrg; the ambition of Leon Schall; the congenial disposition of ()ra, and the winning smile of Bernadette. Enter the classroom on a busy day, and every day is a busy day, and you would find everyone, especially in our grammar class, engaged in the unending struggle of bringing words into subjection and whipping phrases and clauses into line, and this is the day Thelma would like to have played hookey. Our education is not being confined to books alone. W e have learned that only by industry, honesty, cheerfulness and a tenacity of purpose may we hope to reach the goal: that, after all. nothing worth while can be acquired except by-hard work; that the mastery of self is the great thing in achievement. W e acknowledge our indebtedness and express our gratitude to our teachers who so painstakingly guided us through difficulties and over rough places as well as along the more rosy paths. We are. I believe, pardonably proud of what we have accomplished, and we think we can hear future classes singing— ‘In the world’s broad field of battle. In the bivouac of life. They, unlike dumb-driven cattle. All were heroes in the strife. Id nit nr l nll Bernadette ) ( iKADY, Salutatorian Warner I I aokerc; William 1 )o i Leon Schall Senior (Officers President: Li-ion Sen ll Secretary: Francis Clark I ice President: Blanche Elvnn Treasurer: Roiiert Steele Committees: ( lass I )a Leon Schall. Eugene Burke, Blanche Elvnn. Commencement—Paul I )udley. Invitations— Eugene Burke. Robert Steele, Lamoine Pucker. Pins—Carl Linsmaver. Blanche Elynn. I Mctures— I ’aul I )udley. Blanche Elvnn, Valedictorian Mary Bero Ida Kiel Lamoine Rucker jf ZjhS -flip , 5r tgr ' r V . V.4_J Cic lias $luiri (Bra, is mi ifalscliunb Emily: “Fashioned so slenderly, young and so fair. Mary: “I loathe all men. such unromantic creatures! ranees: “Along the cool sequestered vale of life, she kept the even tenor of her way.” W illiam: “One of those people nohodv knows anything mean about. Paul: In aspect manly, grave and sage—but in the glances of his eye a penetrating, keen expression found its home. Blanche: “And still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all she knew. W arner: “I lis music in our hearts we bore long after it was heard no more. Pay: “He’s from St. Paul, hut lie can't help it. (irace: “Dearest Maiden, dance with me. Canst thou refuse me?” Fannie: A maiden never bold. Ida: “Her goodness and her worth to spy you need but gaze in Ida's eye. Carl: Give us the lad whose happy life is one perpetual gain. Ella: “Though she be but little, she is fierce. Alice: Good nature and good sense must ever join. Bernadette: “For she was jes' the quiet kind whose natures never vary. Thelma: “Morning, noon and night her tongue doth incessantly wag. Lam nine: I awoke one morning and found myself a senior. ‘Don’t know what to call him. but he's mighty lak a rose.' Leon: “And if thou saidst I am not peer to any of these seniors here, Leon: “And if thou saidst I am not peer to any of these seniors here, bold, bold speaker thou hast— Robert: “The darling. ()ur senior grind. Eugene: ()ur blase Gene, pure air. fresh milk and sleep are what he needs. (Class of 19 Mi As our time to leave the old school draws near, we find that our former anxiety is giving place to a regretful reluctance. Although anxious to see what the world has in store for us. we dislike breaking away from our old associates. ()ur ambitions are varied. Some are in search of social prestige: others are hoping to obtain further athletic prominence, and some few are determined to give their entire time to work, in order that they may become prominent citizens and powerful factors in the business life of our great city. Whatever our line of endeavor, we are going into it with a whole-souled determination to stand for squareness and principle, hour years training in the best school in Minneapolis has imbued us with the determination to stand for the right.—John Jerome. (The (Class of (Direr There were three boys sat on a tree. ()h. hip. hip. hip. hurrah. They formed the famous class of three. ()h, hip. hip. hip, hurrah. ()h. one carried five and the other three. And another one two. so fine. And we ll wager cookies. Xot one of the three ever thought of reading a line They bluffed and bluffed and blurted some more Till the teachers put them off the floor. And as the time to leave drew near. They worried and worried and shed many a tear. I hit the teachers felt sorry for these poor boys. And gave them good marks to stop their noise. They received their diplomas so fair and white, And went into the world to begin their fight. John Jkuomi :. alutaturu ( Delivered at the Class Picnic.) Members of the faculty and classmates, as salutatorian of the class of 1915 of the University High School. 1 greet you. In the name of the senior class 1 welcome you all to this gathering. As this is one of the events of the year which brings us into closer contact, let us try to make this as pleasant as possible. Let us make this a day which we will look hack upon in after years with pleasure. We will perhaps never all be together again for an event like this; for who knows where fate, or fortune will place us. in the great realm of the future? 1 am sure all of us. each and every one. have our own individual desires and ambitions which may take us far away from the school where we spent so many happy days, lie who has no aim in life is like a ship tossed upon unknown seas in storm and tempest with no harbor in sight. Hut I am sure the members of this class of the University High School have ambitions and say with the poet -‘Tmild thee more stately mansions () my soul. As the swift seasons roll! Leave thy low vaulted past! Let each new temple nobler than the last. Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast. Till thou at length art free. Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea. AMnrc to the (firabuatr Ah. (Iraddie. dinna care I f at first things do go wrong For this great world is fair, And your strife will not be long; Put keep on singing (Iraddie, And whistlin’ all the way. Ah. (Iraddie, dinna care. There'll be a brighter day. And. (Iraddie. ken ye no’ Of what’s in store for ye? The life which ye’re approaching From care is never free. And there’ll be few friends aboot. And sympathy scarcer, too. So speed up. (Iraddie. For this great world no’ wait for ye. (A Parody on “Dinna Care.”) -A. I). W. Class 11113 (Tune of “The Orange and the Black. ) yTo v our high school days arc ended. The hour is here at last! Oh! if we could only linger Midst the dear scenes of the past. W’c must bid farewell to comrades. And the pleasures they have told. 11 our future be inspired By the old maroon and gold. I11 our four short years of high school We all worked with an aim. Some worked to gain high honors. Some sought athletic fame. No one studied on baseball day. When games were won so hold. Then our thoughts were all of victory For the old maroon and gold. Farewell to thee! U. High School. How sad to leave thee. For now we go forth Midst other scenes to he. Though in far-off lands we wander, We'll have sweet memories old. Which will bring 11s thoughts of bygone days And the old maroon and gold. Che i rtriiir (Class History (Bv Frances Clark anti Lamoine Rucker.) The Senior Class of 1915 has a very unusual history. The class was never thoroughly organized until October 16. 1915 in the histon room of the new school. Emily Anderson, Frances Clark. W illiam Dowd, and Lamoine Rucker are the only members of the present class who were members of the 1911-12 Freshman Class. In our sophomore year of 1912-13 we were joined by 1 Handle Flynn. Ida Kiel, Ella Xess and Bernadette O'Grady. In our junior year of 1913-14 Fanny Kanter. Russell Morrissey, Leon Schall and John Jerome became members of our class. At the beginning of the 1914-15 year Ora Allschwager. Mary Berg. Mildred Bleakley, Eugene Burke. Paul Dudley. Warner Hagberg, Fay Mature. Grace I-incline, Carl Linsmayer, Alice Mareck. Thelma Petterson. and Robert Steele were added to our class enrollment, making a total of twenty-three. In the fall of 1914 we began school in our new building on the main campus. Mr. Kent occupied the principal’s chair in place of Miss Mott, our efficient and faithful principal, whom we miss, but whose place, we all feel, is extremely well filled bv its present occupant. Miss Boyce is now our only teacher from the old school. At the first meeting the following officers were elected: President. Lcor Schall: vice president, Blanche Flynn; secretary, Frances Clark; treasurer. Rob ert Steele. At the second meeting the questions of pins and class pictures came up. Paul Dudley was elected the chairman of the committee to look after the pictures, and Blanche Flynn and Carl Linsmayer were elected to be our pin committee. At the next meeting we chose “A Bachelor’s Romance” for our class pla In several of- the following meetings a hot discussion ensued among the masculine members of the class as to whether they should all wear white trousers at graduation or mot. It was moved that a ballot vote be taken on the subject and a box was placed in the office to receive the votes. For various reasons the votes were cast and recast until the majority were in the president's favor. so it was “voted” that the boys would not wear white trousers. The girls, meanwhile, had decided that they should wear white sailor suits. At a later meeting Eugene Burke, Robert Steele and Lamoine Rucker were appointed as the invitation committee, and we received an invitation from the Juniors to a Junior-Senior ball. We expect that President Vincent will present us with our diplomas at graduation, and we also have high anticipations of a class picnic. When we leave the old “C High School there is not one but will remember the good times we have enjoyed within its walls and hope that we may, in the future, gather together there again. Time: Fifty years hence, after great world-wide war. Place: University Campus. As I prowled about the remains of the old University High School, now leveled by the hostile shells of the allied enemy, picking up here a spent bullet and there a jagged cartridge case, my thoughts returned to the days when I was wont to prowl about its premises in an altogether different atmosphere, an atmosphere of peace, with my mind wholly on the past. Suddenly I stumbled on an old man, who mumbled something about letting an old gentleman go about his work. Pegging his pardon. 1 asked for what he was looking, lie replied that many years ago, while principal of the now devastated University High School, he had buried somewhere in the basement of the ruins a box containing the names and occupations of those who were graduated in the first class and given their displomas during his reign. 1 now became interested. and we hunted together, but our search seemed a vain one. Suddenly he caught sight of the cover of his much-cherished treasure. Prying stones loose and removing debris, we finally were able to lift the cover of the strongbox. The old gentleman lifted out a scroll very tend.rly, and handed it to me. 1 here reproduce the contents, as the old gentleman has since passed on to his fathers, having bequeathed me the scroll. Robert Steele, whose periodic roving habits have grown until the whole world is his playground, is now living in Honolulu. 1 regret to say that his habit of girl fussing has not left him. and he has never married, because he could not pick one out of all his acquaintances whom he liked better than another. To my surprise and delight I read that Leon Schall. whose highest aim once centered in the presidency of the United States, was married, and that he is now the greatest mushroom raiser in Anoka. Blanche Flynn succeeded Jane Addams at Hull House and is devoting her whole time to the settlement work, and with her is Mildred Bleakely. who has established a day nursery there and is an ardznt advocate of Mellin’s l� abv Food. W hen the war broke out in the United States, the preceptress at St. Margaret’s left to become a war nurse. Her name is inseparable with the battle of Indian Mounds. Ida Kiel, who completes this quartet, went to her Vaterland to reconstruct the Herman language, which was so badly shattered during the war. With the kindly assistance of General von Kliick she has gathered together the remnants and placed before the world a newer and simpler German language. Of Lamoine Rucker my remembrances are most pleasant, and with delight 1 read in the Hopkins Gazette that he is now conductor of the Hopkins Glee Club. The same newspaper gave a thrilling account of the “Captain of the Bearded Bandits, who again terrorizes city.” and who was this but the Carl Linsmaycr, whose hobby was naturalism in the days of old. I always did like the style with which Eugene Burke displayed his talents in acting. Since his rise to fame I must sav that having an understudy like His Skinner does not alter his friendship for me in the least. Another familiar name is that of Paul Dudley, whose triologv, “The Carefree Life of the Bachelor,” “The Serenity of the Bachelor’s Life Without a Romance, Never Be lnveigLd Into Being Made a Young Girl’s Guardian. are standard reading for confirmed bachelors. Mary Berg received the gold medal for writing the best article on “Mow to Train Children. She is now editor of the Housekeeper, and her numerous books are constantly read by women of culture. 'fender-hearted Fanny Ranter went to housekeeping soon after her brother’s return from the war. She lias shared her fortune with canine and feline alike in hr handsome home at Los Angeles. Madamoiselle Emele, French modiste, has just recently returned from Paris and is at the Radisson, where she may be consulted on future styles. She lias won world-wide fame because of her wonderful art. Grace 1 lineline has long since forsaken her calling and gone back to nature. She was worthy of succeeding Man Bickford in “ l ess of the Storm Country. As I glanced over a critical review of books and songs, 1 was strangely attracted by seeing Warner Hagberg signed to them. I wondered if his Calling Caroline’’ had been answered. Who knows? 1 predicted Fay Ham re would attain renown through athletics. 11 is treatises on sports now takes the place of Spaulding’s. But now since his succession to the throne of Doc Williams my heart is at ease. Oh, Fay! You do not know how many times mv scalding tears have soaked the pillows at my head. When William Dowd married one of his student teachers 1 said: William, be good to her. But William has long since forgotten his pledge and left his wife manv dreary nights to sit in his laboratory and watch the fumes ot some new element rise into the ethereal blue. Washington avenue is all aglow with blazing signs, Hear Morrissey, the I. W. W. speaker, lecture on ‘Social Problems and Their Solution,’ at Dania I iall.” Russell always did love arguments on those subjects. Frances Clark, our Merry Sunshine. is now the dignified president of a normal school in the Sahara Desert. I realized what two years at the Mankato Normal had done for her. The last I heard of Ella Ness she was conducting a girls’ boarding school in Philadelphia, and was very successful, too. From Darkest India comes word that Thelma Peterson is having a most blessed married life. After studying at Augsburg Seminary she took up her work as a missionary and. to prove that she was in earnest, married a native. Professor Allschwager is today reputed a great artist among his friends and acquaintances, although we do not find that lie has done anything to encourage this belief. I take it that everybody has noticed the excellent police service Minneapolis has had of late. Traffic is not congested at Nicollet and Sixth streets since Captain Mar ck has enforced the no parking system. The patent office recently granted John Jerome a patent on a fool-proof gun, one which, when the fool looked into the barrel and pulled the trigger, went ofl, thereby ridding the world of one more. I knew John would invent something by the ingenious way he had of having a new excuse for every lesson lie did not prepare. When I gave Wilson Engel his sheepskin those many years ago. little did I realize the money-making power that lay in it. The ancient Rockefeller, who had fabulous wealth, could now be bought out body and soul by this book agent who started out from the University High School on that morning when every bird seemed to chirp, Sell me an encyclopedia! Sell me an encyclopedia! lie is now the senior member of the largest firm of its kind in the world. Class |3nrm We watch the clock in the morning We dare not he late to school, We hurry and hustle and bustle And we pine for a different rule. 'flic tasks are so long and so dreary That our lives seem onl a grind And we wish for the time to be ended To give peace and rest to the mind. And now, at last. they are ended These wearisome days, every one, Forever, and ever, have left us. And our guerdon lias now been won. Let us look from the arduous future. Look back to these days of our prime. And see down life’s running river The diversified changes of time. Free from life's burdens they kept us. And happy those days seem.—and few. Mow little of work and of patience. Mow little of life we then knew. Our pathway was carefully guarded Every hour by our teachers most dear. Their patient endeavors to guide us ()nly now do we see through the years. And so, our school days are over, We rejoice, yet we feel deep regret For the days we spent here are ended. And these will we ever forget! We whine, we fret, and we worry And wonder why this must be These lessons so long and so dreary And teachers without sympathy. We long for some day in the future When no tasks so hard need he ours. For a time when the days will be joyous And we only need gather the flowers. We are free! 'The words sound appalling. We are free to do and to dare! We have conquered the foe so moil strous. There is naught now for us to care. We gaze once more at our school days At the time of our south's ardent clime. We remember the hours with glad ness. Tor they seem to us but a chime. Xo thought of the morrow disturbed us, Each dav brought the sunshine and light. Night’s sleep gave its sweet, restful slumber. And time drifted on in delight. They knew that we. too. must press onwa rd. That we must learn life’s lessons right. That school days were only the archway. And they guided as time took its flight. While on the way. as we wander. We shall give the world all our best. We shall ever he up and doing, For it’s then, only then, we’ll he blest. —Maky Berg. T5. thilrhictury ()ur high school days are near an end. We have had our troubles in the form of too long assignments in lessons, too little appreciation in marks of our hard work: often the daily routine has seemed too monotonous to endure at the time, but today as we look back on them we realize that pleasures loom up in place of troubles: that the teachers are really our friends, not our natural enemies; that next to home the school room has been the “dearest spot. And during these high school years our interests, our ambitions, our “hopes and fears and joys and sorrows have been similar. We have tried to remember that not enjoyment and not sorrow is our destined end, or way, but to act that each tomorrow finds us nearer to our goal —this graduation. Under the influence of these high school years doubtless there is not one who leaves this school today who has not in mind his ambition for a future career. For this reason I shall speak of my plan to be a settlement worker. I have chosen this vocation because, in my estimation, it is the solution of the present humanitarian needs and conditions. 1 shall derive great pleasure from having the privilege of helping poverty-stricken foreigners; of teaching and instructing the neglected children of the settlement district and of encouraging afflicted individuals who reside in that particular community. 1 also consider that this line of vocation offers unlimited opportunities for the personality of the resident worker to develop. Perhaps you can see better what I hope for when 1 say that I take Jane Addams for my ideal. She has practically personified every phase of social service in her character. She is the friend of the poor families in the congested tenement districts, the adviser of boys and girls who are brought up for trial in the Juvenile Court and a factor in purifying corrupted politics in Hull I louse district in Chicago. Although I should never be able to reach her level I should be pleased in knowing that I could at least imitate her work. —Blanche Flynn. i Ihtclielnr’s Romance “A Bachelors Romance, the class play of the Senior Class, was given in the Agricultural Auditorium in St. Anthony Park. The cast was composed of ten Seniors, six boys and four girls. The part of David, who is a literary critic on the Review at the opening of the story, and who finally succumbs to the charms of Silvia, was taken by Paul Dudley. Silvia, about whom all the interest was centered, was played by Grace Hineline. The part of Gerald Holmes was carried by F.ugene Burke, and Lamoine Rucker and Ora Allswager took the parts of Martin and Mulberry. The part of Miss C lementina was ably carried by F.lla Ness. Helen LeGrand. who fell in love with Savage, played by Carl Lindsmayer, was played by Blanche Flynn. The part of Harriet was played by Frances Storch and that of Harold was presented by Robert Steele. The cast was very well balanced and the play was an ideal exhibition of histrionic art of which all our students are proud. The play was given before a well filled house and an appreciative audience. Commencement Sleek Class Day Picnic— May 24th on River Flats. Class Play—University Farm Auditorium, May 28th. Baccalaureate Sermon—University Chapel. 4 P. M.. May 20th. Commencement Exercises—University Chapel, 8 P. M.. June 8th. Chorus (a) “Men of Harlach .......................................Glee Club (b) “Summer Lullaby Invocation Solo—“Who Knows ............................................Warner Hagberg Address....................................................President I'ineenf Solo - -- -- -- -- -- -- Lamoine Rucker Presentation of Diplomas...........................................Mr. Kent Class Song...........................................Glee Club. Class of or 5 (The Hieing eventration The Junior Class at the close of 1916 will, without any doubt, he the best class that ever left the Cniversity High School. It is a large class and possesses much genius. For instance, the close descendant of Paderewski—Bonnie Hanson. I ler skill in tickling the ivories is well worth our notice. Again, there are Mildred W illiams and Xorman Bronson. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle cannot hold a candle to them. There are many more geniuses in this class, hut you know them perfectly well and so we will economize on space. 1 lowever, we must admit that we don't expect much of Bill Cary because he is too much of a dreamer, especially in English class. The Juniors are “Johnny on the spot when a good time is suggested and they are generally the ones to suggest it. The good time that the girls enjoyed at the “Kids’ Party at Kistler Hall was due to the planning of the Junior girls. This may also he said of the wiener roast, which was held on the River Flats. This year the Juniors have organized the class. The following are the officers: President, Wilfred Carry; vice president, Xorman Bronson: secretary, Ruth Thompson. The members of the social committee arc: Chairman. Erma Kistler; special arrangement, Ruth Thompson, Mildred Williams; refreshments, Vella Schweister, Vervinia Fredine, Agnes Hill; amusement. Wilfred Garry. Harry Wool man, Buell Knisely: invitations, Xorman Bronson, Esther Hill. At their first meeting, the Juniors decided to have a Junior-Senior party in the assembly room on May 14. 1915. They expect to have games, music, toasts and probably dancing. The room will he decorated suitably to the occasion, and a fine time is assured. The Juniors will expect a good showing in athletics next year, especially from Harry Woolman. our star catcher. They also intend to make a hit in dramatics and in numerous other things. In fact, their main aim is to make footprints in the sands of time. Ki th Kkf.it.. (Die Scipljomore (Class The Sophomore Class met May 4th and organized, electing officers as follows: Chester Betcher, president: John Keefe, vice president, and Aaron Rosenblatt. secretary and treasurer. Although the class is small in numbers, it has always contributed its share in the activities of the school. In athletics Bernard Brown, John Keefe and Mike Silverman are quite prominent. Mike was chosen manager of the baseball team, and Bernard Brown was elected captain, and he was also elected marshall of the Literary Society. Bonnie Hanson, the only girl in the Sophomore Class, had the honor of being the first president of the Literary Society. (To the IConjj Old-fashioned songs. And old-fashioned weather: Old-fashioned books. And old-fashioned leather; Old-fashioned girls. And mothers and boys; •J 7 A toast, each and all. to old-fashioned joys. John Proctor, Class of ’12. Miss Vella Schwister, champion llirter. possessor of rare beauty and indescribable charm, was busily engaged in the drawing of a certain picture in which she seemed to be very much engrossed. In fact, she was so engrossed that she attracted the attention of Miss Bovce who. with a bewildering look, glided softly to her side and inquired the meaning of her sudden quietude, to which the great and only Vella replied: “I am drawing a picture of Neptune. “But, mv sweet Vella, answered Miss Boyce, no one knows what Neptune looks like.” I know it. reiterated this same Vella of great and famous renown, “but thev'U know when I get through. (( lass to her) : ()h, mercy, but isn't she the clever child? I bet she figured that all out. Be careful. Vella, say we. or you’re apt to hurt yourself thinking. Goodness, but she's the keen old thing. '. wagon tongue speaks little wisdom. 3Fr?slfiitan (Class Last fall the new building: beheld many strangers, but the Freshmen were easily distinguishable. They trooped down upon us in a great mob and have continued to run wild until very recently, when they organized with Clarence Olson as their leader. We, the upper classmen, feel all the customary pity for them because of their bovine antics, but we feel sure that in time they will achieve largely, and we hasten to express the hope that they will be wise enough to take their predecessors as their models. On April 23rd the Freshman students met and organized the Freshman Class. They elected officers as follows: Clarence Olson, president: Richard White, vice president: Uernice Fee, secretary and treasurer. die Nut Squirrels are famed as nutters. Their teeth are the sharpest of cutters, 1’hey can cut through a door in a half hour’s time. They can chew on a rock and think it’s sublime. To them the toughest of hickory gives no trouble, '1'he thickest of trees seem to them as a bubble. . Hut one of them lit on a freshman’s head. Ancl he chewed and he chewed, till he finally fell dead. Another one came and his fate was the same. Then two of them came together. From far away in the heather. They gnawed and gnawed from early till late. Hut couldn’t make a dent in the freshman’s pate. After chewing a week without advancing at all. One said to the other, Td rather chew on a billiard ball.” No wonder the teachers with all their “Conivory.” Can’t pound any sense into such solid ivory. —John Jerome. It is with a deep sense of loss that we today record the passing of one of the most popular, courageous, honorable and loyal students that ever attended the University High School—Herbert Riley. Herbert Riley, who was called suddenly while on an outing late in the fall, entered our school in September of the year 1914. Although a member of the school only a brief time he had many warm friends among the students and faculty, and his death was a very sad and heartfelt loss to every member of the school. Herbert was very active in social affairs, in the school, and was a highly qualified athlete. 11 is loss is especially mourned by the football team of which he was a member. We shall mourn the sad death of our dear, respected, loyal friend forever, and in this way in behalf of every member of the University High School. I wish to honor his memorv. W. S. Garry. A (Toast Im an “(Olb OSrab. To the I 'niversitv High School, the best high school in Minneapolis, in Minnesota, or in the United States, now located in its new building, on the main campus of the University of Minnesota. Think of its advantages. W hat other high school has the advantage of being situated on the campus of as great an educational institution? Think of what this means, being in close touch with the University and University affairs. The graduate from University High is much better equipped for college life than others, because he feels “at home on the campus; he knows the names and locations of the various buildings. Everything is not new and strange. He is acquainted with various laws and by-laws, e. g.: The code forbids smoking on the campus. 'fhe grass belongs to all of us. I hit retrospectively the thing that endears it most of all to the hearts of all the “old grads is that great and true democratic feeling-—that every man is equal, all together, never-sav-die spirit that characterizes, predominates and fills the University High School. 1 belonged to the class'of 12—the first class to be graduated trom this school; and looking back on those happv days, a figure looms up. a pilot, strong and true, guiding us through those troubled waters with always a word of good cneer and a helping hand to the needy—that acme of American womanhood— Dr. Alice J. Mott. Xot forgetting her genial, capable, able assistant. Miss Jessie Boyce. —Emmf.tt Leightox, 12. iFatuu-itc Miss Mott “I’ll Get You.” Miss Blake—“Oh, You Lovable Chile. Miss Shelley—“Post Office, Post ()fficc. Miss Hamilton—“What D'ye Mean You I-ost Your Dog? Miss O’Xeil—“lt s a Long W ay to Tipperary.” Miss Dedolph—“Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee. Miss Francis—“You Can’t Stop Me From Loving You. Miss Norman—“When It’s Apple Blossom Time in Normandy. Miss Scully—“When I (let You Alone Tonight. Miss Wicklund— Sunshine and Roses. Jillmc Tlmt .fHau 3Finb (Them Bren—Wrapped in his thoughts. Conhaim—“ I attic J ake’s. Gobi)—On the spot. Clancy—Taking his nourishment. Dorry—Chasing his vocabulary. Ellertson—“Miles and Miles’ and “Miles away. Abe—Reading Hill’s Correct W ay to Catch F.ggs. Leighton—Just across the street. Hills—Blowing smoke up the chimney. Sill—Where his wife is not. (ietchell—Consulting Little Aids to Cupid.” Watson—Lynhurst, boarding “owl car. Kelly had a little lamp Which was well trained no doubt. For when the time to study came The little lamp went out. It $ % % J « V w A ▼ f j Horry Watson Leighton Ellertson Gobi) Proctor C’onhaim Sill (iuttry P� ren Clancy (Class of 1912 Myron Conhaim. who galloped to the front ranks of Latin scholarship on a “pony”; Harold Sill, champion runner of the state of Minnesota; Ernest Watson, surnamed “Hoc.” some humorist; the scientific Carl Ellertson; the philosophic Arthur Horry, half Hamlet, half jester; the dignified Francis Cobb, our class president; Mike (iuttry, an emotional debater; P.ozetech l� ren, who put Hopkins on the map; Emmett Leighton, a whimsical humorist; John Clancy and John Proctor, both Mark Twain?. Taken as a whole, it was some class, and never earth shall see such another. In scholarship this brave phalanx carried everything before it. but it could with ease ascend to the level of ordinary mortals, and even went so far as to make raids on the egg supply of the neighboring grocer. One word more: 1 might add for tiic benefit of future classes that we owe our abnormal mental development to the enormous supply of “bismarks” which we consumed in the recesses of our last year. Think of a class without a single “sweet girl graduate.” N et that class was the famous class of 12. the first to be graduated from, the t’niversity High School. W e had a member for every year in our class number, but not one girl. There can be but one I limalava. and there can be but one class of 12. Here is a list of the mighty members: Du Dint l cmrmlirr 1Hlicit P� ren didn’t say “The book sa-ys—”? Clancy wasn’t “fussing” Hamilton? Conhaim was slim ? Cobb turned Prof? Horry didn’t quote Aristotle? Ellertson met Dedolph? (iuttry took a bath ? l.eifThton knew the meaning of Osmosis? Proctor was agreeable? Sill wasn’t engaged ? Watson studied the “Normans”? Class of UH2 (ilummrutrnu'ut txrrcisrs June 1st, the year 1912. marked the initiation of something new and novel in the way of commencement exercises. This new system, doing away with the deadly routine of essay after essay, was inaugurated at the University High School graduating exercises, held at the University Chapel. It seems that the tire, the out-of-the-ord inary ness, that characterized these exercises spread over the whole state of Minnesota, yes, and even hevond the boundaries; for from a high school principal in Ohio came a letter saying he had heard of our program, and asking for the use of the manuscript, as he would like to give something on the same order. The Program. Music—Selection for the piano - -- -- -- - Harold Tower Prayer.........................................President Emeritus Cyrus Korthrup Music—Songs - -- -- -- -- -- Edmund Knudson Girl's Chorus—“Rosebuds”................................- Girls Chorus Essay—“Crete, the Center of Prehistoric Agean Civilization” - Francis Cobh Music—Songs - -- -- -- -- - Edmund M. Knudson Class Conversation—“The Burdens of Citizenship” Boys’ Chorus—“Love’s Old Sweet Song” “Men of Harlech” Emerald and Gold (Class Song) Piesentation of Diplomas.......................................Dean George I7. James School Chorus 'Fhe class conversation, “The Burdens of Citizenship. was the nucleus of the program. Many were the hairs that turned gray when Watson didn’t make his appearance until the program was half over. The whys and wherefores of his tardy entrance have never been learned. The class conversation represented the various members of the class, sitting in an informal group and discussing various and weighty problems of the day. Everything and everybody seemed perfectly at case, in contrast with the stiffness and strained feeling usually present on such occasions. Probably an extract from the conversation would not he amiss. Mr. Bren: What was the subject of your graduating essay, Mr. Leighton? Mr. Leighton: “International Peace.” Bren: What were your points? Leighton: I considered it first from a literary standpoint; second, from an educational, and third from an historical standpoint. Bren : Do you have it in your pocket ? Leighton: Yes, always. Bren: Read a few passages from it. Mr. Proctor: But why? Why should you ask this of Mr. Leighton more than of the rest ? Bren: Because Mr. Leighton is too modest to speak unless invited. I believe your essay was never finished, was it. Mr. Proctor? Proctor: Not quite. The class encourages Leighton to read essay. Leighton reads extract from his essay, International Peace. Bren: 1 see Mr. Clancy disagrees. Clancy: Oh, I agree all right, but I do not think international peace can possibly come about until its way has been paved by another world-wide reform. Bren : What is that ? Clancy: Pure food. As long as nations are underfed or fed on adulterated products they will fight. Hungry people arc always quarrelsome. Dyspeptics are always ill-tempered. A general movement throughout Christendom for a purified diet would bring about the millenium. Leighton: But Wiley tried and failed. Clancy: Wiley did not fail and if he did, he must try again arid again and never mind failure, if he is doing his duty. Mr. Cobb: They will arrive. W hat time, what road they know not. But some time, in God's good time they shall arrive. In Mis good time. Dorrv: Gentlemen, you are too conservative. The only solution for this problem is socialism. Mr. Proctor: What is socialism? Dorrv: Gentlemen, socialism is a political doctrine, taking for its axiom the assertion that the people should own and control the great utilities. We think nothing of attending a public school or sending a letter by the government postal service. Then why should we scoff at the idea of the people owning the mud puddle the child slips in on his way to school or the railroad by which our mail is carried? Civilization is continually being retarded by the captains of industry who have obtained possession of the public tools of utility, production and communication. Darwin says, “Man is a tool-using animal: take away the tools on which he is dependent for his existence and he is powerless.” Socialism revolves as on a pivot about the idea of public ownership. Socialists differ among themselves on all other subjects, but if you believe in this one thing you are a socialist. In regard to the machinery of government: I believe in the initiative and referendum, in the recall of public officials, in the abolition of the American house of lords—that senate that is continually standing in the way of public progress, and I believe—well. I believe in every other radical thing that has ever been proposed for the promotion of democracy and the amelioration of the lot of the common people. Leighton: At present we can only vote for parties, but it is principles we care for. sincerely hope shall have an opportunity to cast my vote for international peace before I die. Guttrv: Longer game season. .s Conhaim: Shorter game season. KUertson : Direct presidential election. Watson : Wiping out tuberculosis. Sill: Prohibition. Bren: Tariff revision downward. Dorrv: Tariff revision upward. Cobb: Vocational education. Mr. Guttrv talked hard and fast on the subject of “Forestry.” Mr. Dorrv expounded on “Socialism, and although he was somewhat radical, one could not help but admire his sincerity, his forcefulness and his juggling of the English language. Mr. Conhaim shared the goal of an invention with Senator Cummings of Iowa. Mr. Sill pointed out the effects (good and bad) of King Alcohol. Mr. Cobb was lost in prehistoric ruins. Mr. Clancy argued for pure food laws. He was probably suffering from indigestion. Mr. Proctor elucidated on the Mormon church, whether “pro” or “con” no one could tell. Mr. Leighton was imbued with the idea of international peace—probably because his mother “didn't raise her hoy to be a soldier.” Mr. Bren spoke on the immigration laws, thinking all the time how lucky he was to have gotten in. Mr. F.llertson insinuated that lie was in favor of prohibition. (His parents were in the audience.) Mr. Watson spoke of the high cost of twing. or was it loving? Probably that had something to do with his late arrival. (The ODlb :)§rep. School I low dear to my heart are the scenes of my school clays. When fond recollection presents them to view! The old I Yep School, with its steep-angled stairways. And every little crevice in its walls of green hue! The three-shelf bookcase, and the victrola right by it. The platform, the desk where the Pedagogue sat; The glass-paneled door, the water tank outside it. The broom by the door and the dust-covered mat. Ibiahintha C t � One of the most effective performances the t Diversity High School ever staged was the beautiful pageant of ‘'Hiawatha.” The plav opened with (iitchi Manitou's admonishment to the Indian tribes: “I have given you fields to hunt in. I have given you streams to fish in. W herefore do you kill one another? Arthur Dorn made a stately diety, and the various Indian tribes were imper sonated by the small boys of the seventh and eighth grades. Next followed a very pretty scene; the marriage of Minnehaha to Hiawatha, with Naomi 1 legstrom in the role of I Iiawatha. Margie Zeno made a very graceful Minnehaha, and Phoebe Rosche had all the dignity of a true priestess. The audience was startled from the tender feelings the scene inspired by blood-curdling war whoops, and the small boys had a chance to show what young savages they really were when they got on feathers and paint. They acquitted themselves so well that I really believe there would have been real blood shed if Father Hennepin had not landed at an opportune moment and brought peace. Miss Mott played this role in a way that did justice to the saintly friar. The performance was strewn with poetical chants that told the story of the plav. and the audience went home with a deeper appreciation of Longfellow’s great epic than they bad bad before. i Day in the ODlb cluwl Monday morning we get up about 7:15 and immediately begin to wonder bow we are going to get to school by 8 o’clock. W e have been out the night before (to church, of course) and we don't even know whether we had lessons assigned us or not. Well, we finally get ready to leave home. We forget our books in our rush to the car and finally, after having had an awful time to find our “jitney” for the conductor, and having forgotten to get a transfer, we land at Washington and L’nion. We dash up the street toward the old mansion and, as we round the corner, we come in full view of the school. The first thing that attracts our attention is some youth diligently putting on the screens. We enter and hang our wraps on a hook in the hall. On entering the assembly room, we find a rather chilly looking group of both boys and girls warming themselves over the gas plate. The old clock in the corner says 8:15. In a few minutes in comes Miss Mott. The alarm clock had accidentally dumped over in the night, incidentally it stopped, and consequently Miss Mott overslept. At any rate she feels rather happy for some reason or other and decides not to start school for a few minutes, because several of the students have not yet shown up. About 8:30 we have almost a full house, and after ringing the big bell several times, Miss Mott calls for order while she takes the roll. It is rather cold and a volunteer is called to fix the furnace. Some ambitious chap offers to do the job and the rest of us proceed to our classes. The geometry class meets in the office, the algebra class in the attic (might mention here Ronald Macintvre misjudged his step on the attic stairs and gently falls down), the English class meets in Miss Mott’s living room, and the history class, which is supposed to meet in the girl’s cloak room, will not meet because the student teacher is not yet present. The algebra class is the largest of these, having a grand total of four members. Well, the first period is rather short, owing to the late start, and is soon over. Miss Mott rings the little bell, which is the signal for class dismissal, and we again go to the assembly room. There is a period of fifteen minutes between classes, which is long enough to get your lesson for the next class and also listen to the victrola and hear Miss Mott tell of Faribault. By the time the second period starts nearly everybody is present. The three English classes meet in the assembly room and the Roman history class in the grade room. Everybody that doesn’t have a class can busy himself bv picking up the tin cans out in the yard. After the second period comes the recess period. This is the time of all times. Some bring their lunches and some go over to the bakery on Washington avenue and buy bismarcks or “don’ts.” Others busy themselves telephoning to mother (?), while some play the piano, some sing and some play the victrola. Everybody else studies. __ After recess we again assemble and as we are about to go to our next class, Sophie, the janitress, comes in and politely whispers in Miss Mott’s ear. The smile on Miss Mott’s face quickly changes to a frown and we immediately know what is up. Somebody forgot to clean up their lunch and Sophie simply won’t. A polite young lady in the back of the room volunteers to clean up and we proceed to class. The assembly room is not in use this period and as Miss Mott teaches the class in the attic, a high time ensues in which the clock is set ahead one hour: somebody else breaks an ink bottle on Miss Mott’s desk, and to be sure, somebody climbs out of the window and dashes around the corner. After this period is over a restless time is spent waiting for the little old dinger to ring, signifying 1 o’clock. —W. S. Garry. Kelly Holmgren Xelstead Wilcox Stack Juster Lackore Dodgson Boenlein Guttersen Farr Pillsbury Hills White Xoreen Perlich Seymour Zeno Kraft (Class of 1913 PROGRAM INVOCATK )X SOLO—“The Horn” Earl Two ESSAY—“The Revival of the Irish Drama Yale Hills Illustrated by the class in (a) “Cathlcen ni Houlihan” Song—“Wearin’ of the Green (b) “Spreading the News” Song—“Game Back to Erin” PRESEXTATTOX OF DIPLOMAS Dean Gorge F. James GRAD GATING CLASS. Charles Boehnlein Lucius Harrington Lackore Jack Starr Dodgson Joseph William Farr Milton Edward Guttersox Yale De Wight Hills Helmer William Holmgren Charles Haskel Jester William James Kelly Louise Christine Kraft Margie Goldie Zeno Class President—Yale Hills Class M otto—■'Gradatim. I HORVAL FLSTEAD Kao mi Claire Xoreen Mildred Caroline Perlich Charles Burdette Pillsiiury Dorothy Osgood Seymour Mrrle Franklin Stack Floyd Maurice White Stearns Wilcox William Veots Lady Gregory McIntyre Wilson Xunan Williams Dunncll Adams Flinn (ictclicll Kniselv Kendrick Woolman Xess Tucker wo Smolcnskv Fanclier (Class nf 1914 Lest we forget in the busy whirl of life the good times we had and the good friends we made while going through our school days, we must occasionally have gentle reminders placed before us. Time works fast and in the short time that the class of 1914 has been an alumna? body we have strayed away and very rarely meet one another to renew old friendships. In going over the names of my classmates one night 1 tried to remember all that I had known and heard of their early life and of their ambitions for the future. A wider range of talent, for they were all talented, was never gathered together for study under one roof before. Invention was the main characteristic of each one. Never a day went by but that someone invented a new scheme to make more trouble for Miss Mott or a new way to bend pins so they would not show in a seat. I will relate to you a few of the trials and tribulations that beset the paths of our class. This class.had its birth back as far as 1(X)9. It was born and raised on the “Old Homestead at 423 Beacon street. The territory surrounding our early home was all prairie on one side, as far as you could see, that is. providing you couldn't see more than a block. The class was very small at first but. due to the careful and watchful guidance of our dear Miss Mott, grew and grew until it was a good, healthy sized class. The regular childhood diseases put in an appearance every now and then. Spring fever seemed to be one of the greatest troubles along in the spring when the balmy breezes blew across the field as we approached the school. The sight of some older members or sometimes members of the class, lying leisurely upon the grass would put queer ideas into the heads assembled about, such as making a sly move into the building to secure a hat and disappear into the wide outdoors, not to return until next morning. The old river, too, was a great drawing card on warm days; it seems that the thought of the cold water rolling steadily onward would create headaches, toothaches and the many other ills too numerous to mention, more quickly than anything you ever heard of. Well, as I said before, the class continued to grow, displaying at times characteristics of real intelligence, giving hope to those who cared that it would amount to something after all. The “folks. namely “Mother Mott and “Guardian” Boyce, saw the growth of the family and saw. too. that more room must be had. so by bringing out the old family stocking bank and pouring out the contents hoarded away bv many days of economical living, changes were made by removing and shifting partitions, and chairs were bought, new books came into sight, and the old place had taken one more step towards the front. I must not weary you with the many troubles that came, for you all know they must come and he met in the best way possible, and a better manager was not to be found than the one we had at our head. She saw the class grow, knowing the characteristics of each and every one and in the last year could tell you just what each one would do in after life. F.arlv in the spring of 14 the entire class seemed to be taken with a terrible malady known as “Studiandgetout. All science known to those in charge was used, but to no avail, and after many weeks of lingering and doubting the class passed away on W ednesday, June the third, nineteen hundred and fourteen. —Douglass D. Getchfxl. On May 6, 1914. the High School held a field day. It was planned and carried out by the senior class, although the whole school contributed in making it a success. It was conducted by Miss Alice Mott, then principal of the school, and was held on the river bank. The main event of the afternoon was a ball game b tween the first and second teams; during the game Miss Mott called an occasional halt while she passed the nectar to outstretched hands. A basket ball game between the girls was also held, the boys acting as the posts, and Miss Bo ce as referee. Races and games made the remainder of the afternoon pass very pleasantly. Another feature event was W ilfred Garry disguised as a pretty and coquettish young maiden, and Ella Xess as a sturdy and athletic masculine. Supper was served in the evening and all present hoped for a similar procedure in 1915. 1914 (Claoo }J!ay attb Athletic Hhnicfit “'I'he Critic, or the Tragedy Rehearsed.’’ a farce comedy, written in 1778 by Richard Sheridan, was presented by the I’, il. S.. March 20. 1914, in the i Diversity Chapel. The play consisted of two casts, “'fhe Critic.” and The Tragedy Rehearsed. 'flic cast of “'file Critic” brought out “Amandas Puff.” the author. 'This part was rendered exceptionally well by Arthur Dorry. “Miss Helper,” assistant to the author, was portrayed brilliantly by Miss Alice Adams. The part of “Mr. Dangle,” a fri:nd of the author’s, was cleverly acted by Vincent Wilson. Charles fucker as Mr. I fopkins,” stage manager, was right at home. Earl Two, playing the part of “Mr. Sneer.” tlve critic, showed his ability by putting over his sarcastic remarks and criticisms in great style. “'fhe Tragedy Rehearsed brought out Dudley Xunan as “Don Ferolo Y hiskeralidos, ’ the hero and Tilburina’s lover. Miss Margie Zeno played the part of “Tilburina, the heroine, with rare skill. The part of “Xora.” the maid, was r alistically acted by Ella Ness. Leon Schall appeared as Governor of Tilbury Fort, and made a hit. John Jerome acted the part of “Lord Leicester” in a pleasing manner. Keith Williams rendered the part of “Lord Burleigh.” a true t'( llower of “mum’s the word, boys.” The parts of Sir Christopher Hatton” (Ralph Rancher), and “Sir Walter Raleigh (Allan Woolman). were acceptably played, with the exception of a little stage fright on the part of “Sir Walter Raleigh.” Lennice Kendrick and Olga Xess played the parts of the knights' ni ces in true stage fashion. Clarence fucker and I Iarry Woolman made very good sentinels, figuratively as well as in speech. 'fhe under plot was cleverly executed by Douglas Getchell as the Justice; Miss Catherine Snook, as his lady; Miss Rose Xathon, as their daughter, and Robert Elinn. as their wayward son. Richard Dunnell appeared as the Moon. Miss Gladys Nelson as the Thames, Bernadette O’Gradv as the right bank of the Thames, and Blanche Elvnn as the left. These parts were well acted. The music was rendered by artists. Miss Catherine Snook gave a piano solo and Mr. William Olson a violin solo. 'fhe play was staged on two later dates at the Pillsbury Settlement House and at the South St. Raul High School. CAST OF “THE CRITIC.” Amandas Puff—The Author......................................Arthur Dorry Miss Helper............................................Alice Adonis Mr. Dangle ..........................................Vincent Wilson Mr. Hopkins—Stage Manager............................Charles Tucker Mr. Sneer—The Critic...........................................Earl Two CAST OF THE TRAGEDY REHEARSED.” L°r«I Burleigh ...........................................AV.7 . Williams Lord Leicester ............................................. o hi ]cromc Governor of Tilbury Port......................................Leon Scholl Tilburina—Daughter of the Governor..........................Margie Zeno Xora—Tilburina’s Confidante................................... V a css Sir Walter Raleigh.................................... .Allan Woolman His Niece .....................................................Qlga A 'ess Sir Christopher Hatton ...................................Ralph Lonelier llis Niice........ ....................................Lennice Kendrick (. onstables and Sentinels...............Horry li'oolman, Clarence Tucker Justice ............................................... Douglas Gctchell 11 is Lady.............................................Catherine Snook llis Daughter...............................................Rosa A at horn His Son .................................................. Robert Flinn The Spanish Ambassador......................................Hytnie Juster Don Ferolo Whiskerandos...................................Dudley Nunan The Moon .................................................Richard Dunnell The Thames ...............................................Gladys Nelson The Banks .............................Bernadette O'Grady, Blanche Flynn Piano Solo ...............................................Catherine Snook Violin Solo...............................................William Olson Accompanied by Wilson Engel (Quotations Miss Adams—“Jolly and bright.” Dunnell— His smile has something excellent, which lacks a name. Fanchcr— Night after night he sat and bleared his eyes with books. Flinn— Nature hath fram’d strange fellows in her time. Gctchell— A diploma makes a very good pension. Miss Kendrick— Can talk and laugh and flash with points of wit. Miss Knisely— Thinks too little: talks too much. McIntyre— A man of good parts if we count by bulk. Miss Ness— She hath natural wise sincerity. Nunan— He would like to be tough, but doesn’t know how. Smolensky— Strange to the world, he wore a bashful look. 'Tucker— Beware, the roots of his hair are red. Two— A crow doth sing as sweetly. Williams— As smooth as monumental alabaster. Wilson— 1 want to be an angel. Wool man— ? “Why, Ronald, you’re not as fat as you used to be. Do you mean it? Sure, you're fatter. NEWS FROM JAYVILLE. It Ins been rumored that Jack Dodgson of 1913 Class is married. Headlines in last week’s daily read: BIG SCANDAL AT U. H. S. Win. Dowd Sasscs Teacher. No Inquiries Made of Situation. A MOOT QUESTION. Does Allan Woolman use electric curlers? 1914 (Htimmenrement ijUrogrmu INVOCATION Rev. Perry A. Sharpe SOLO—Selected Earl Two ADDRESS Dean Guy Stanton Ford, M.A., L.L.D. GIRLS’ CHORUS—“Rose in the Mud” () RAT ION Douglass ( here hell CLASS SONGS (a) Sweet Seventy-five ’ (b) O High School Days’ PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Professor A. W. Rankin GRADUATING CLASS Alice C ary Adams Richard Hi nt Dunn ell Ralph Philpot Fanciier Rupert Ei.rekt Fi.inn Docc.LxVSS Duxsmook Getchell Lennice Gale Kendrick Helen Knisei.ey Rupert Ronald McIntyre Olga Louise Ness John Dudley Nr nan Martinian Gadrielovitcii Smolen SKY Charles Myron Tucker Karl Roi.lo Two Keith Dayton Williams V in cent Edward Wilson Allan Downs Woolman Class President—Ronald McIntyre lU'rsimi nf the StilUuater (frame The game was called at 3:15. 'Then Tucker sent out his husky team. They looked so fresh and full of pep. That victory was all he’d accept. The ball was placed upon the mound And kicked so high could not be found. The onlockiiv convicts, with eyes toward h aven. Were concealing a man who was number eleven. 'Flie V team looked for the missing man. Hut could not find him till the play began. Just then a pass was shot to the side. And believe me. Mush Wau. number eleven did glide, lie shot down.the field with the ball in his hand. And made the first score for the Stillwater gang. The I hoys objected, but what was the use. The man with the whistle just gave them abuse. I le. an ex-convict, was getting his pav From the team that was winning, with whom he had played. The convicts our car fare had promised to pay. So we were obliged to stav there and play. So the C team stayed and lost their fame. Hut to financiers, what was a game? When we departed the town was asleep, And just what happened I cannot repeat. Hut evidence they did not lack. For we shortly returned the sack. —T� v J. D. Nr nan. tutorial iiiu Sucatimi When I first commenced the studv of bookkeeping and stenography, I was more interested in stenography. Bookkeeping represented to me drudgery, pure and simple. However, it was not exactly a matter of choice with me. so I performed the duty of learning bookkeeping, the same as 1 would have any other disagreeable task, altho never intending to make much use of it if 1 could help it. Fate, however, decreed otherwise, and after a short temporary position as stenographer. I found myself a bookkeeper in a country store. Contrary to the usual country store bookkeeping, this system was fairly up to date, and 1 posted sugar, vinegar, flour, shoes, and calicoes, and the various other commodities that feed the hungry and clothe the poor, da after day. As I worked and achieved each month what is known in the bookkeeper’s vernacular as a trial balance, namely: that the debits and credits in the ledger balance, I became interested. It was a sort of game to see each month if my books would balance, or how much they would be oil. and where the mistakes would be. I soon came to regard my ledger as a mathematical mosaic or a puzzle in which each piece must be fitted together, and matched, or there would be something left over, or there would be a piece too little. The pieces were all there. 1 had obtained them from the journal, a book which I did not regard in the same reverent light as I did the ledger, but which was useful in its own way, and the problem was to fit them in accurately to the penny and worst of all, for the inexperienced bookkeeper, on the debit or credit side, as the case might be, Another thing I soon acquired was pride in not leaving a trail of ink blots as I had been wont to do in the copy book days. I met a bookkeeper with a record of fourteen years and no ink blots and regarded him as no ordinary human being. Of course, the aim. lodestar and pot of gold of a bookkeeper’s existence is accuracy. The expert bookkeeper is a machine, smooth running and efficient, accurate to the nth power, but not an executive, nor a man of initiative. It is not a position for an enterprising mind, but rather for the mind that can take details, remember them, and pigeonhole them for further use, and a brain as accurately partitioned off with tabulated facts, as a well arranged filing cabinet. There are a great many systems, and a great number of different kinds of bookkeeping books. No two firms can use exactly the same method of accounting, and while a buy and sell concern can make use of a cash book, it is a waste of time in an office where all money transactions are made by check. There are also commission books, sales books, bank ledgers and balance sheets, special columns, and single column and balance column ledgers, single entry and double entry books, large and small, thick and thin—all in pink and blue ruling. Systems of bookkeeping arc. of course, changing all the time. If the bookkeeper is desirous of progressing, there are hundreds of new ideas, new styles, books, and even new pens and new inks to be tried and adopted if proven worthy. It does not do. however, to Income too efficient, or the man higher up will sav: “He is too good a bookkeeper, we cannot afford to give him any other position.” —Agnf.s Hii.l. (Era hit ions In developing a great secondary school it is necessary to have adequate room and equipment, trained t achers, expert supervision; and in general so complete and efficient an organization that every student may he guarded against loss of time and waste of opportunity. A school that lacks any of these essentials is justly brand_d as unworthy of the highest public confidence. But material equipment and excellent teachers, and competent supervision cannot alone make a school great. There is a more lasting virtue. A school that is up to date this year in physical equipment will probably be out of date five years hence. Teachers come and go. and their places are taken by others equally competent and serious of purpose. Supervisors try to impress their ideas and personality upon a school, and they succeed in a measure; but promotion comes to them, their places are tak;n by others, and changes of policy and routine soon follow. These external changes in the institution are not always constructive and conducive to progress. They may be so. but not inevitably, because they do not constitute the fundamental element of greatness in any school. The more lasting virtue is the sum total of what the various groups of students and teachers think and do about the school and for it from year to year. More especially, it is the essence of what the student-body thinks about its school and does for it. It is a fashion that grows up in the student consciousness. This fashion is handed down to generation after generation and becomes the tradition of the school. Gradually it grows stronger and stronger until, altho it is an unwritten law, it holds sway over new teachers and new students alike. So. as the ivy spreads its shiny green texture over the dull walls and clings firmly to the mortar crevices and the brick, tradition encompasses a school, and if it is worthy tradition, it likewise becomes an adornment and prevents boys and girls from revealing their petty weaknesses and ugly traits of character to their fellows and to the world. What Eton. Rugby, or Harrow lad could be a coward! The poets, preachers. generals and statesmen of England as bows in those schools established their ideals of leadership, virility, and noble manhood. There they became convinced that pure living and high thinking multiplied their strength until it became “as the strength of ten. The great Wellington is reputed to have said that the battles of England were fought upon the athletic fields of these great schools, meaning, of course, that the traditions there demanded sportsmanship of the right brand—fair play, hard work, self-control, generosity as victors, and manliness in defeat. What English boy can enter one of those school communities and live unconscious of the centuries-old tradition that calls upon him to be a man—a great Englishman ? But antiquity is not essential to the initiation of noble traditions. An American school, a new one at that, can make beginnings. It is only a question of time until everything will grow old. and one has only to wait for a ye. It is poor policy, however, to postpone giving expression to ideals. Therefore our University Hi rh School can bemn to build its traditions now. It has begun. The responsibilitv of each individual is clearly defined. All he need do is to listen to the dictates of his best self—always his best, and to act accordingly. If he does this, he will soon discover opportunities of improving upon the original self. This will set in motion a sort of selective process that will not cease until a high type of student is woven into the fabric of tradition as the model for every one who enters the school. One can see this ideal taking shape already. It is seen in the courteous treatment of visitors, the democratic good fellowships among the students of all classes, the loyalty and cooperation of the alumni, and the jealous insistence that the good name of the school shall never suffer thru misconduct or neglect by those who are the school. In an emphatic way the cordiality of relations between students and teachers signifies that the school is becoming great for the impact of personality upon personality; this is the condition that prevents the students from becoming mere parrots and the teachers mere time servers. The ideal will continue to find expression in serious independent work, in well-directed sportsmanlike play, in joyous social intercourse. It will reach the acme of its attainment in self-discipline as the clearly defined purpose of every student; men who think right, who wish to do right, and who act as they think and wish, are the truly great and happy men of this world. Shall we hope for any less as the unwritten law. the tradition of our school, than courtesy, democracy, loyalty, team work, pride in our good name, real friendship, clean sport, social sufficiency, serious scholarship, and self-control? Such traditions to greet generation after generation of students as they enter the University High School will make this school a great factor in the future of our state and country. —Samuel Quigley. itiurumrittg remit Beautiful night upon the stream. Wonderful flow, soft as a dream. Onward you go, caring for naught, Rippling along, what have you wrought? Brighter than day. songs that you sing. Lighter than joy your music brings. (ilorions days are yours alway. Gliding along ever at play. I ■■j Swiftly you flow, what do you care. What passeth by, you have no fear. Passing along, heedless of all. Murmuring stream, what is your call? Is it for those who onward go Weary of life, labor, or woe. Sad and alone, without a friend. Longing for naught but for the end? Sing, merry stream, gladden the heart. Wipe every tear, bid sorrows part. Keep up your song until the end Till joys abound where’er you wend. Flow, pretty stream, on to the sea. Singing your songs eternally, Ever roll on happy and gay, Ever the same while on the way. Though billows roll wild on the shore Still murmur on. on as before. Whispering still soft gentle tones. Hushing the storm e'en though it moans. Lighten the heart on tempest seas. Gladden the soul till sorrow llces. Till life at last, on yonder shore Lists for your songs, there evermore. —Mary Berg. Sen all Flynn Tkrry (Djc 8 tnhnit (Committee A school may be either an absolute or a limited monarchy. It has been found that both the school and the faculty gain by permitting the student body some legislative powers. The faculty of the University High School decided to adopt some means of representation. A Student Committee plan was suggested to the student body in November and accepted by it. The Committee chosen consisted of I.eon Schall, W ilson Engel, and Harold Redmond. At the end of the first semester two vacancies occurred which were filled by 1 Handle Flynn and Kenneth Terry. This Committee voices the sentiments of the school and acts upon some matters pertaining directly to the students. It has proved itself of unquestioned merit through its sane judgment, unbiased point of view, and hearty spirit of cooperation. Hagbf.rg Bronson Ri-cklr Pkterson (El|i' iCitcraru Sorictu This year, for the first time in the history of the school, a literary society was formed. All students of every class, being; up to grade in their subjects, were eligible. At the first meeting a constitution was adopted and officers were elected. For the first semester the officers were: I ’resident ...............................1 Jon N IE II a nson Vice-President................................Kenneth Terry Secretary................................................Erma Kistlek Marshal...................................Aaron Rosenblatt Advisor.........................................Mrs. S. Allen The purpose of this society is for education as well as entertainment. Programs are given frequently for the school and the members. They consist of music, debating, and all forms of public speaking. In February, new officers were elected. They are: President ....................................Kenneth Terry V ice President.................................Ritii Keefe Secretary ....................................Francis Clark Treasurer.................................Vkrvinia Fredine Marshal ........................................Bernard Brown Mrs. Allen was unanimously elected Advisor and a better one could not be hoped for. The society gave a supper April 2 in the school building and a good time was enjoyed by all. The Literary Society intends to accomplish much when it is a little older and more experienced, and hopes to present a play or vaudeville in the near future. It is hoped that in coming years that this society may continue and grow, for it is a wonderful training for those concerned and, besides, Mr. Kent approves of it. —Ki th Keefe. (greeting from practice Crackers The girls who are teaching in the University High School this year consider themselves exceptionally fortunate for several reasons. The High School is now on the main campus. It is in a new building, with an adequate equipment. We are enjoying the privilege of teaching under sympathetic, helpful supervision. And, finally, the high school students themselves maintain a fine attitude toward our work. We still consider the high school far away when an inconsiderate professor in Folwell Hall keeps us five minutes after the bell has rung; but when we remember the long walk to the old building, we never complain. Indeed, it would hardly be in good taste for us to complain in view of the splendid opportunities which the new building affords. We congratulate ourselves constantly that the change was made in time for us to enjoy it; for after the old. badly-arranged, poorly-equipped building formerly used, the new one is especially valued. Hut we consider that the best of all the new acquisitions is the factulty. It has been a wonderful inspiration to everyone of us—to teach under able, efficient critics; critics to whom we can go for advice and help at any time; critics who. we feel certain, are giving us every opportunity for making good. Probably, as a result of the good supervision, comes the splendid attitude which the students assume toward us—an attitude at once of comradeship, sympathy and respect—an attitude which we greatly appreciate, realizing, as we do, how very unpleasant our work would be without it. We shall watch the growth of the school with great interest. We wish it all possible success. Alice I). Hi ki.iu kt. lUiummtb -)J. Kent With his form so tall and slender, And his heart so soft and tender, He’s supreme. Said by all to be the mender. Of mistakes that pupils render. He’s a prince. Always sitting on the bleachers. Talking baseball to the teachers, lie’s a fan. Each of us will be the better. That he lived and made us debtor, To our Prof. —J. P. K. His Daily ,Aim To awaken each morning with a smile brightening his face; to greet the day with reverence for the opportunities it contains; to approach his work with a clear mind ; to hold ever before him, even in the doing of little things, the Ultimate Purpose toward which he is working; to meet men and women with smile on his lips and love in his heart; to be gentle and courteous through all hours of the day; to approach night with a reverence that ever woos sleep and with the joy that comes from work well done this is how he wisely wastes each day. Linsmayer Kent Schall Rugg F'rench Brown Olson Jerome Iverson Wcolman Garry Keefe The 1914 football season was not altogether a satisfactory or successful one. An alarm was sounded early in October for candidates to appear for practice and about thirty members responded. The squad was titled with paraphernalia from head to foot through the kindness of Mr. Kent and Mr. Quigley. Among the candidates for the team were many athletics such as are seldom found in high schools. In the game at Make, Redmond. Riley, and Woolman did wonderful work, proving themselves stars. The Make game was played in October at Make and although we were defeated by their superior coaching the team showed wonderful skill and sportsmanship. The men who took part in the Make game were: Woolman, Silverman. Garry, Knisely, Redmond. Riley, Riigg, French, Keefe. Swenson, Morrissey, Getchell, Brown, and Jerome. Owing to difficulties with the faculty and to the sad death of the most promising man on the team. Herbert Riley, the squad disbanded after the game at Blake. Harry Woolman was elected captain of the 1915 team. French Kent Brown Johnson Rerat Hamre Keefe Wold Schall Garry Linsmayer Woolman The University High School held one of its most successful baseball seasons since the school was organized. While they did not win so very many games, yet they had a good team. The first game was scheduled with Blake, but due to rain, it was impossible to play it. Our next game was with St. Louis Park, this being our first real game. We journeyed out there with the determination of winning and came home with a neat score, 16-4, tucked under our arms; the boys all played good ball without exception; the score-speaks for itself. The second game was a practice game scheduled with East High. We held the red and white team until the sixth inning, when two hits were made, coupled with a few errors, which gave the eastsiders the lead. The game ended good-naturedly. We lost and died game, the score being 9-5. The third game was the most disastrous one played. We met the St. Thomas Cubs on the river fiats. The game was good enough for a side show in a world’s greatest circus; that is, the umpiring of a certain individual was of a “distinctively individual class. He, being a big-hearted youth and not wishing to have the cubs feel the sting of defeat, served them the game on a silver platter. Our boys played real baseball until this infinitesimal wart upon the sallow cheek of progress gave a decision that was so far from right that it caused our players to rave and snort until one would think that the Pied Piper had returned. The score stood 3-0 in their favor until this joykiller whom I have heretofore mentioned came along with his decision that took the heart out of the boys. They managed to slip over a few more runs, which made the game-more interesting, but it did no good, the final score being 11-7. Blake was the next team we met. The game was played on their grounds. Blake had a coach. U. II. S. had a mascot. Blake had a baseball diamond, I . H. S. had a field. Well????? Blake School had 12, U. H. S. had 2. There you have the whole thing in a nutshell. It was a miserable day for a baseball game, with threatening clouds and a 60-mile gale coming down the field that sent thousands of chills playing tag on your spinal column. We journeyed out to Blake with a determination of winning; we returned with the determination to meet them again. We were the first to score, but the luck broke their way. but on top of all these alibis, Blake played excellent ball, for which we give them credit. They played a good, clean, fair game, which deserves mention. finite (Tea m Well, well, well, if captains make teams our baseball team should sure be a wonder. One fine afternoon when the sun shone bright and the birds twittered merrily in the surrounding tree tops several of the promising athletes of this great institution decided it would be a most appropriate time to select a captain and manager for “Our baseball team to be. As a result there gathered in a room one hundred and two. a most exceptional gathering of short and tall, fat and lean, and weak and hurley athletes. As a result of this congregation, after a close race, our sturdy old football captain, Harry B. Woolman, succeeded in defeating his rival, J. (). Betcher. for the captaincy. ( I might mention trilles here also and sav that his gracious personage, the Honorable Michael Silverman, was chosen manager.) These fortunates were made glorious until some pest popped into the kitchen and spilled the soup about a few eligibility rules. Then the rumpus. The valiant old captain was ruled ineligible for the captaincy of both the football team and the baseball team in the same season. Of course there was more or less red tape to be unraveled, but in common English friend Harry was bounced and it was up to the gang to select a new boss to rule the diamond. Who should hale in now but the renowned ‘‘Gab Brown. This tall individual from the backwoods was peacefully selected to succeed Sir Ilarrv. The new captain immediately took up the unfinished undertakings of his predecessor. He gloriously succeeded in making his position on the team and was performing his duties as captain prodigiously (1 got that one from the recent minstrel show) when----- Oh. my! What a shock! On the 12th dav of April this respectable villian handed in his resignation. Was it formal? Well, a meeting of the baseball squad was called. Then that individual whom we know by the name of Mike breezed in. took the stand, and then after making some very crude, brain-lacking announcements, he finally had gray matter enough in his cranium to sit down and let the reverenced Brown take the fioor. Then this gent sprung some verv unsensible stuff about being overworked and so forth, finally getting down to business long enough to announce that he had to resign his office as captain of the baseball team of the University High School for the year of 1915. Well, to save time, all deliberation was left for the future and by some highhanded, outrageous, electioneering, lecturing and electioning a new captain was elected. It behooves me not to say too much about this newly elected official and as to whether he will prove efficient or deficient remains to be seen. —W. S. Garry. CL lie (Opening The formal opening of University High School occurred on the night of February 11. 1915. According to the newspapers it was a “red letter affair in the seven years' life of the institution. Owing to the limited capacity of the assembly room, the invitations could be sent only to the members of the Senior Class, their parents and the student teachers of both semesters. The attendance was most satisfactory, about one hundred and twenty being present. At 8:30 a receiving line was formed of the faculty members of the College of Education and the University High School and the student committee. The program was opened about 9 o’clock by Mr. Kent, who gave the welcoming address, lie gave a short history of the school, its aims and its purposes, and extended an invitation to all the parents to come and visit the school at any time. Vocal music was then rendered bv the high school quartet, followed by a violin solo bv William ()lson. As the day preceded Lincoln’s birthdav, the program was given just a touch of the patriotic element by Hryant’s “Tribute to Lincoln.” given by Robert Steele, and Roosevelt's “Abraham Lincoln. given by Paul Dudley. Judge Steele and the state superintendent of public instruction. C. G. Schulz, also gave addresses. The program was most ablv concluded by President Vincent. Me spoke on the relations which should exist betwe.n parents and faculty members, and expressed the wish that some arrangement might he made whereby the teachers and parents might become betl.r acquainted. Mis address was a sugar-coated pill and what he said “went home. and his method of presenting it was perfect. Festivities came to an end at 10:30. dfielh Saw The 1915 field day was held on the river bank on April 29th. It was an ideal day to spend in the open and the picnickers made good use of it by indulging in games of alt sorts and ended bv having a grand weiner roast. The first event was a baseball game between the boys and the girls, but we forgot to bring an adding machine to tabulate the scores of the teams, so we cannot record them in this story, but it was somewhere in the 89’s. The bovs were handicapped by rules which governed the contest, which accounts for their inability to hold the girls scoreless, Ilefore they fielded a ball they had to turn around, look up io heaven and sneeze twice, yell “Oh, gracious. and then throw it left-handed. After the ball game relay races were held in which the Freshmen won for the boys and the Juniors for the girls. Paul French won the free-for-all race after running a dead heat with Marry Woolman. Mildred W illiams won the free-for-all among the feminine sex with little opposition. After that every one indulged in games of some kind until the eats were ready and then they did justice to the “hot dogs and buns. A feature of the (lav was Mrs. Allen’s extra fine coffee. All the faculty were present, including Mr. Kent and Mr. Quigley. Great credit is given the committee who so successfully arranged the events. The following were on the committee: Frances (lark. Mildred Williams. Vella Sclnvester. Ida Kiel. Percy ye. Clarence Olson, Reuel Watts, Frank Rugg. Clare Armstrong. The closing scene was one that afforded great pleasure to all who saw it. The faculty took the part of students and Kenneth Terrv acted as teacher. The little sketch was characteristic of some of our pupils and worked out very well. The minstrel show given by the hoys of the High School on Friday evening, March 12. was a great success and the fact that th . conditions ol the stage in the University Chapel were not favorable for such an occasion adds more success to the work of the hoys. To Mrs. Allen and Miss Schaefer should we he ind hted to in making the performance as successful and pleasing as it was. Mrs. Allen, who. with unbend ing shoulders or lamentations of any kind vigorously worked with the hoys in order that a respectable appearance might he made, and Miss Schaefer, with unlimited vitality, instructed the hoys’ chorus until absolute unison of voice was obtained, which turned out to he the feature of the minstrel. The end men, W ilfred Garry, Michael Silverman, Kenneth Terry and Harry Woolman, were the chief contributors of the ludicrousness and. assisted by Leon Schall as interlocutor, kept the audience in a state of merriment throughout the plav. Kenneth, with his rolling eyes and numerous gesticulations; Michael, with liis intimacy with the onlookers; Harry, with his expansive feet and conspicuously checked trousers, and W ilfred, with his gutteral emotions, presented a spectacle seldom seen in the course of a lifetime. Leon looked like a member of the four hundred with his spotless, cream-colored suit and spick and span appearance. W hen practice started for the minstrel show a great amount of musical talent was discovered in the school and this talent was used as a nucleus around which the performance was to he built. Those l oys whose talent was discovered and who sang solos were: Lowell. Jacobson. I.amoine Rucker. Warner Hagberg, Frank Rugg, Paul French. Henry Peterson and Norman Bronson. To the work of the chorus large credit should he forthcoming for. with its harmony and unison time and time again it brought vociferous applause from the listeners. Norman Bronson and Michael Silverman gave a dance, John Keefe an oration, and also he was opposite Michael Silverman in a specialty act and Paul French a song in falsetto voice, disguised as a mermaid in full dress uniform. Those who took part in the chorus were: Ralph Kriesel. John Pierce, Russel Loberg, John Keefe. James McElligot, W arner Hagberg, Buell Knisely. Hcnrv Peterson, Lowell Jacobson. Frank Rugg. Lamoine Rucker, Edmund Smith. Eugene Rerat. James Molar. Percy ye, Clarence Olson, Alf Rude, Mil- ford Wold, Reuel Watts. Raul French, Ora Allaclnvager. Norman Bronson and Claire Armstrong. The accompanists were W illiam Olson, violin; James Kolar, cornet; Percy Vye, trombone; Miss Rae L. Leland and Miss Freda Schaefer, pianists. William Olson, who wields the bow with dexterity and issues harmonious strains of music from the violin, rendered several selections, which were all duly appreciated and applauded by the audience. Chester I .etcher acted as stage manager and Aaron Rosenblatt as business manager. The show was also a great success financially, due to the fact that the whole student body gave their services in selling the tickets. —John Kkf.fk. 3.1. lit. (JHinstrel SMioUt Part I. (Kcrturc—‘‘Minstrel's Delight ......................................( horns Jokes and Conundrums.....................................Rastus and Sambo Solo and Chorus “lie’s a Rag Picker .......................Lowell Jacobson Jokes ...............................................................P.one s Oration- Mark Antony’s Funeral Oration.........................lohn Keefe Solo—“Mighty Lak a Rose”....................................Lamoine Rucker Jokes................................................................Sambo Trio-—“The Valley of the Moon ........................................ ........................Buell Kniselv, Lamoine Becker. Cowell Jacobson Jokes ...............................................................Bones Mcdlev of Negro Songs..........................................Full Chorus Part II. Violin Solo......................................................William Olson Accompanist, Miss Rav Leland Song and Dance -“The Ball and the lack . .Norman Bronson. Michael Silverman Solo—“P.'s Nice to G:t Cp in the Morning .....................Frank Rug; Vocal Solo—“Female Impersonation ...................................Paul French Solo—“Can't You Hear Me Callin'? ........................Warner Hagberg Chorus—“Our Cniled States .......................................Chorus A “kid party at the Kistler Hall in North Minneapolis on Febrtian 18 was given by the girls of the Junior Class. All the girls donned the garb of small children and appeared as they did ten or more years ago. There were supposed to he girls onlv at the informal, but manv boys were incidentally present, that i? not regular hoys—just giris who have big brothers and these said brothers didn't wear their Sunday clothes on that dav. so naturally many of the girls plaved the role of the male sex. It was great difficulty keeping their hair under their caps and greater difficulty feeling comfortable in such baggy costumes, but Ruth Keefe discovered a means by which she fastened her hair to her collar button and in that way did not disclose any of her fair and nut-brown locks. Ida Kiel, on the other hand, bad more difficulty because of her curly hair, but she managed somehow. Klla Ness made a charming appearance as a Little Lord Fauntleroy in her knickerbockers. Ruth Thompson looked so cute and pretty that Emily had a very hard time keeping Ella away from her. Games were played as usual and dancing was also in evidence. After the party they all flocked over to Erma Kistler's house, where supper was served. Edith Knudtson did the Highland Fling in a manner that would make Harry Lauder shrink and shrivel like a hissing boa constrictor upon seeing an antagonist. At the close of the party every one intimated that she had had an excellent time. Emily Axdkrson. hculiit Jartu 1 he students and faculty of the I Diversity High School were guests at a party given Monday evening, December 14. at Shevlin Hall by the practice teachers. Shevlin Hall was at its coziest, (lirls were stationed at every turning to guide the clumsy feet of the boys and holster up the courage of a few timid maids. The fire on the hearth burned sociably, crackling and purring its welcome in a manner that could be outdone only by the girls themselves. After exchangin% names with everybody, by means of cards furnished us. our hostess herded us into the auditorium. Here we stood until the chairs were pointed out. and iheii use explained. Then we saw a musical comedy that was worthv of being seen at the Metropolitan or even the Palace. Now came the part of the performance fraught with the most jov and the most sorrow- the eats. I he taste was great but think of the looks of ns who are used to eating on the backyard fence. After this the dance and then “Home. Sweet Home” (home, sweet home at 1 CL hr Sleigh l ibe The morning after the Shevlin party, before our eyeballs set in sleep, we boys had each planned some wonderful come-back party for the school to give its practice teachers. This same morning, after washing our hair and combing our faces, we tore breakfastlcss for school to lay our plans before the girl pupils, but, the dears were cold as liquid air. ()tir hearts stopped pounding, our tongues cracked, our solar plexus caved in we were sick. hat in the name ol anything could make those darlings so frosty? I . I)., analyzer ol women, solved the thing for us. “They arc jealous.” Wow! Xow we understood those dip-lets. “Their heads arc turned.” and “young kids always like old maids.” Plain as Bonnie’s gown, we must do our own entertaining, and against odds as great as those besetting a Freshman party in (. heeseburg. lT.e only thing we could sec a way by with was a sleighridc. On the evening of Monday, February 15, the crowd gathered in the school house at 7:CO sharp—except a couple that failed to couple at the appointed time. Seven dulled and no sleighbells were heard. Kven after 7:00 lost its edge entirely, no hob hove in sight—the beforementioned couple did. though. Light took on an edge, and still no rig. Someone called the barn. The order had been (who did it?) cancelled, but a bob would be delivered in twenty minutes. The waiting wasn't so bad, though—not so bad as waiting out on Xerxes for an owl car. I . French kept tilings lively with stories (his parlor kind) all of the time. He has a rare lot of jokes on nationalities, especially the Swedes, and is usually verv tactful in sizing up his audience, but he made an awlul break this time—ask Miss Lucas about it. Well, the outfit did come, and the next two or three hours were tilled with snow and robes. This performance stopped at the new Engineering building for refreshments. I’m a little hazy on what was served except the coffee. The drinkers of Mrs. Allen’s coffee forgot all about that terrible drug, caffeine, and absorbed the soft and soothing fluid as the Dutchman does his beer. As long as the coffee lasted we stayed, but when the coffee was gone, the gang evaporated. (Die ®atliin3 (frjrls Hail to the Prep School bathing girls! All chatty and as spry as squirrels. Emma, Corrine, Bonny and Margaret Oft hie to the river to bathe their feet. They frolic and splash about Until advancing footsteps start a rout As they shy to nearby trees To replace their silken hosiery. School (Calcitbar 1914. September 16—School starts and the students once more resume the calamities, difficulties, monotonies of higher education. September 17—Mike Silverman inspects the new building and pronounces it (). K. after keeping the students in suspense for four hours. September 20—-First call for football. 160 candidates don’t come out. September 26—Mr. Kent wears a checkered English suit and a monocle. September 20—I . II. S., 6: Alumni, 6. (Tough eggs.) October 1 Sherman kuderling wears blue jeans and black shirt. October 3—Blake School. 20: U. II. S.. 2. Referee cheated. October A—Miss Boyce gets her name in the paper. October 7—Bill Olson carries a book home. October 12—Hill sisters wear bangs. October 23—Charlie Johnson gets his own German. , November 1—Jim McKlligott gets a haircut. November 9—Edith Knudtson wears three beauty spots. November 17—Kenneth Terry forgets to bring his dime novel to class. November 20—Ruth Keefe doesn’t chew any gum all day. November 23—Thanksgiving vacation starts. November 30—It ends. December 6 Leon Schall gets a shave. December 10—Frank Kugg spends a whole dime. December 13—A faint odor of Fatimas floats from lower section of the building. December 16—Mr. Kent discovers that girls arc smoking and not the boys. December 18—Christmas vacation starts. How lovely. 1913. January 3—Christmas vacation ends. I low horrid. January 12—John Keefe gets to school on time and doesn’t sleep all dav. January 17 Harry Braddy discards his tattered pantaloons and replaces them with real honest-to-gosh trousers. January 23—Exams—W'OWI E. January 30—Exams over—WHOOPIE. Februarv 3—Second semester starts. February Februarv February February February Februarv WIv 6—Neal Donavan brings Miss Gould a bouquet. 10—Mike Silverman changes his shirt. 17—Flla Ness combs her hair. 20—Emily acquires another freckle. 22—No School. Vervinia’s birthday. 26—Somebody stole Mr. Kent’s auto( ?) Detectives on the trail. February 28—Hank Peterson doesn’t chew any snuff. March 2—Mr. Kent’s auto found in an envelope behind the piano. March 3- Margaret Livie and Corinne Kriedt talk in the hall without being seen by Miss Leland. March 12—Minstrel show. Thank you. Mrs. Allen. March 18—()ra Allswager sprains his ankle while sneezing. March 23 Eagle Wing amuses. March 31 Easter vacation starts. Joy. April 8—Easter vacation ends. Gloom. April 11—Blanche Flynn is absent. Consternation and investigation. April 13—Chester I .etcher dyes his hair. April 20—Mrs. Allen renders a solo. Mostlv ragtime. April 27—1’. H. S.. ??? Blake School. ????' April 29—We go to press. S’long. See yuh next year. —J. P. K. Ttrr TRaUMEREI. I eh wciss niclit was soil es bcdcuten Daszich so traurig bin. Icli babe mein Krib vergesscn. Und muss rely on mein Sinn. Herr Schlenker ist kiilil and er chuckles Und ruhig lacbt er in glee. Er glaubt dass cr will jemand flunked. Ach Hiinmel! kann das sein me! OgrtRH,L.SLMV.ftfaER lUf.VL JMplialu'ticallu Speaking A is for Aaron of oratorical might. When a question arises he surely can fight. I is for lletclier, blonde, slim and tall; from all indications his brain is quite small. C is for Charles, handsome and sweet, but his good looks are shattered when you look at his feet. D is for Dudley, considered a shark in evading the girls while going through a park. F. is for Eugene, still what’s in a name? It may sound quite sissy, but he’s there with the dames. F is for French, who hails from Nebraska. 11 is hair is as white as the snows of Alaska. G is for Garry, athletic and straight, but he acts like a 6-year-old boy with his slate. II is for Hanson, but Ronnie by first: ’lis rumored round school that she has quite a thirst. [ is for me, with freckles here and there. I am tall, I am slender, with snarls in my hair. J is for Julius, who cares not for books, but spends most of his time in arranging his looks. K is for Kniselv, robust and chunky, and many are the tim s that he acts like a monkey. L is for Linsmayer. a German by birth, which accounts for the fact that he’s plumb full of mirth. M is for Mike, which sounds as if Turk, but find out his last name and believe me you’ll smirk. X is for Xess, whom the Palace does own, tis said she is wealthy, but it's never been shown. () is for ()lson, who studies so hard, that his brain is as soft and as mushy as lard. P is for Petrine, with locks Haring red. with a voice like an actress and a kittenlike tread. () is for quietude, Mrs. Allen’s delight, but few are the students who like this sad plight. K is for R. A. K., stately and tall, with a frown for the wicked and a good wish for all. S is for Sehall. the pride of the class, the pet of all teachers, whom he never does sass. T is for Terry, of whom it is said that he reads Tip-Top Weekly while lying in bed. lT is for C. H. S.. conveniently placed, where the boys can duck off with considerable haste. V is for Yye. a trombonist of merit, if a burglar comes ’round he just plays and that scares it. W is for Woolman. two brothers the same, both are the possessors of world renown fame. XYZ is for Xyzeprhskz. the Indian dancer; he plays and he sings and what’s more he’s some prancer. —John Keefe. 'The students of the hotanv class do not care to note nor long remember the dreary hours spent in the greenhouse racking their brain for the correct formulas of flowers in their daily quizzes, which seemed to be the hobby of Miss Rivet. (A student in Psychology.) ICenunutib fur (Cupib (By Fairatrice Beefax.) Hear Miss Beefax: I am a voting girl of IS and go to High School, where I am considered the best looking girl in school. A certain young man in school is paying a great deal of attention to me, and I am unable to find out whether he is trying to make my acquaintance or trying to discover the secrets of my beauty. I don't like to be rude to him because he is the most popular person in school. What can I do to make him cease his actions? —Corrine. Poor, poor Corrinc: The only thing for you to do is to find the highest building in town and without any hesitation accidentally jump off. Dear Miss Beefax: I am a girl of 17 years old and have brown eyes, curved nose, red hair and weigh 20f . Am 1 good looking? 1 am in love with a boy that goes to school with me. but he doesn’t seem to care for me. 1 always do his lessons for him. besides eating half his lunch. Shall I express my love to him or shall I endure the hardships of being on common friendly terms with him? Box nik. If you keep right on loving him you are apt to rid yourself of some of that superfluous avoirdupois and thus present yourself in a more beautiful appearance. Yes. you are good looking.------------------beautiful. Dear Miss Fairatrice: I am the most popular student in school. I am the niost-talked-of student in the city. All the girls are crazy about me and express it openly. All the teachers say 1 am the star student in all my classes and am also the best all-around athlete in school. What can I do to make the girls stop flirting with me or to stop the bovs from trying to imitate my actions?” —Harry W. Quit using Camels and try silver nitrate. Dear Fairatrice: I have the study fever. I'nless I am studying all the time I am restless and uneasy. If I don’t get all A’s on tnv report card I feel ashamed of myself. My mamma says that I am getting thin from too much study, but 1 cannot stop. W hat can I do? Did you ever try heroin? It is good for the nerves. Dear Miss Beefax: 1 am disconsolate. I have been going with a young man for almost two days and we have never had the least sign of a quarrel, but this morning he failed to write me a note, which has been customary between us. I am sure he loves me because he told our teacher that he did. Can you help me out? —Mildred W. His fountain pen probably went drv and he did not want to stoop so low as to use an ordinary pencil. Dear Miss Beefax: I have a few hoys and girls in my class who arc always cribbing. What can I do to stop them? —Carl F. The best thing for you to do. Carl, is to give them credit for knowing how to crib. Most people don’t. Dear Miss Beefax: I am in love with a young lady with large brown orbs. She scorns me. What can I do? 11er name is Edith. —Mike. I think. Mike, perhaps it would do some good if you could persuade her to wear smoked glasses. Sail ! C ft Hail, worthy guardian of the Prep School door! Perennial sweeper-out of classic halls. W hose dust-disturbing brooms caress the floor Where many a wisdom-seeking footstep falls. Hail to thy Nibs! Thy prompt electric bell Doth call the Senior from his spooning place, 'flic brats from fights, the Fresh from play, to tell What they have learned since last they saw the face ()f heartless profs. Thy sweet, bewitching smile Doth steal the heart of many a fair co-ed. And bright remarks, in thy true Swenska style. Oft indicate the greatness of thv head. Oh, Olson! You're a dandy, no mistake; Of all the Faculty, you take the cake. —Allan WcSolman. j . 14. (C. A is Miss Anderson, one of the “Twin Babies.” B trots out Sir Bronson, who kills all the ladies. C is for C hester, whom ()lson would fight. I) brings out Dudley, an orator of might. F is for Miss Ksther. clever, they say. F is for French, the school’s “Billy Sunday.” G is for Garry, who is far from a midget. 11 is llarrv B., a Barnum’s “What is it?” I stands for Ignatz, a common nickname. ] is for Jacobson, a soloist of fame. K is for knisely. who kicks like a mule. L is for Miss Leland, guardian of the school. M is Miss Medley, who left us for spite. X is Miss Ness, coquettish and bright. O is for Olson, who lives in North Town. P stands for Peterson, a singer of renown (?). O is for Prof. Quigley, the supporter of football. R is for Rosenblatt, with book agent’s gall. S stands for Silverman, renowned for his yell. T is for Miss Thompson, ‘16’s own belle. {' stands for I pas Tree, best let alone. Y is for Miss Vella, stunning, you must own. W is Miss Williams, with mischievous eyes. X animation, which we all despise. Y is for Yens Olson, the goat of all. Z will he continued in our next Annual. —A. D. W. Misses Anderson and Ness. Deadly poison. J t tin' “11 Srl|inil Scene. Mr. Fosse’s class room. Time. Fourth period, first semester. Characters. Mr. Fosse and the Physical (ieography class. Students come straggling in as the bell rings, munching cream pulls and humming ragtime. I will impress upon your young and feeble minds the lesson lor tomorrow t come. lie issues the assignments amid vociferous protests of the undergrads. Mr. F.: “Mister I rady. what is dew? Harry: “Drops. Mr. i7.: “What drops? Harry: “Dew drops do. Chorus of “()hs and Alls from the remainder of the class. Mr. •'.: “Dew drops do what? Harry: “Dew drops do drop. Mr. ■'.: “I see that you understand it thoroughly and vour recitation was bully. Miss Hill, will you cease your whispering to Miss Hill? Mike: Say, Mr. Fosse, kin I be excused for a mi nit for to see Miss I.eland for to have her fix my schedule? Mr. I7.: “That there was punk English what you just got through usin and I can't see as to why vou should get excused after you use that hum language. Cut out that line of stuff. Mr. I7.: “Miss Livie, where is the Hoang-Ho river? Mary;.: I left my book at mv grandfather’s last night and 1 ain t been there since.” Mr. I:.: “Will Mr. ()lson and Miss knudtson stop flirting in class: Bill: “Yop. Edith: “Surely 1 will, Mr. Fosse: you know I’m just simply daffy about Rest of the class fully agrees with her. Red: “Idaho, ‘cause I seen it. .1 r. I7.: “Where is the Hoang-Ho, Mr. Redmond?” you anyway and if 1 can confer a favor on you it will tickle me to death, tee lice. Mr. F.: “If you seen it I guess it must be there. Where does the Mississippi rise. Mr. Terry? Ken.: Alaska. Mr. F.: “Wrong: I never did hear you answer right, anyhow. Can you tell me, Mr. Rugg? •rank: “Catskill mountains. Mr. F.: “Correct. Mr. F.: “Mr. Loberg. when was precipitation discovered? Russ: “Father Hennepin found some in an automobile carbureter the day he discovered Lake Calhoun. Mr. F.: I think you mean the day he discovered Coring Park. .1 r. F.: As soon as Mr. Keefe wakes up we will continue the lesson. John incidentally wakes up and immediately flings a few oitestions at Mr. Fosse to pass the time in a more convenient circumstance. Leon: “What would happen. Mr. Fosse, if somebody lit a match and melted a glacier and formed a reaction of an erosion and a landslide? Mr. F.: “We will take that up at a later date. Class titters at this remark. Dell rings. Hxit. Algebra as she is (Taught A drama in mic act. an epilogue and a prologue. Scene: The exterior and interior of Room 102. Dramatis personae. Leading Man . ...G—e II—s X—e Fourth Villain First Villain............Ralph Kriesel Fifth Villain . Second Villain...........Kenneth Terrv Sixth Villain Third Villain .............Percy Vye Chorus......... Innocent Bystander........................................ lime; The present. .. .Michael Silverman ...........Agnes Hill .........Frank Rugg ......Edith Knutson ........lames Kohlar I 'rologue. Just outside Room 102. First hell is heard. Enter leading man. Mr. A’.: Where is the key? I must get it from Miss Boyce. (Exit.) All together: I hope she is not to be found. Ralph: Did you get the 10th? Michael: 1 had to go down town with father this morning and I forgot my book last night. . I g lies: I got 50 per cent on yesterday’s. Edith: I could have gotten them, but I had to go and see my dentist. Kenneth: Oh. they were so easy. (Twirls his fingers.) Just like that. All together: Sh-li, he comes. (Curtain.) Inside Room 102. Kenneth, Percy and James rush to open windows. Kenneth gets there first. All together: Oh, Kenneth, it's so c-c-c-old. Kenneth: It’s good for you. stimulates your brains. ( Aside) They need it. Agnes: Oh. Mr. X. I don’t understand how to extract the square root of zero. Where do you put the decimal point? I would like to have it explained. (Drops keys, then book, then pencil.) Mr. X.: The class will all go to the board, and take your books, and we will work ten problems on page 238. All together: We don’t know how. Mr. X.: I said go to the board and you will learn liv doing. Xumber in 3’s. Michael: I can’t seem to get the hang of these. I low do you do them, an v wav ? .1 r. .V.; I will explain. Ralph: Are these right? I got the same as Agnes. .1 r. .V. (raising bis eyebrows): Don't take the same problems next time. Yours is wrong. Ralph and Agnes together: Where? Mr. X.: On the board. Michael: M e play Blake today. Percy: I can play rummy. Ralph: The square root of 3 is 0, isn’t it? Janies: I think you’ll find it in Brooks. Mr. X.: You've got to cut this nonsense out. Prank (reading): “Although I enter not.” Agnes: Is that English? Prank: No. it’s a Christmas present. .1 r. A’.; Are there any questions on the lesson? Edith: I would like to know if your name is accented on the first or last syllable. ( Beil rings. All exeunt.) . Epilogue. Just outside Room 102. . Ill together: May I take vour paper the first period in the morning? —Jimmie H. CL lie Cntmimis (Owes in the Class of HI 15 In the class of dignified and highly sophisticated Seniors, which will issue forth in a joyous crowd from the portals of this institution of learning when the first soft winds of June gently waft the sweet essence of roses to our noses, it is truly fitting and proper that the names of those famous for their deeds or crimes should go down to posterity written in the imperishable annals of this history. So we decided to hold an election upon the important issue of the day. When the authentic reports came in. “our darling, ' (Irace I lineline, won b a large majority for the office of the “most graceful. Frances Storch. well known for litr good disposition and charm, was unanimously chosen second. All parties united on the question of the noisiest and handed the ribbon to Leon Sehall. Frances Storch came second. Leon Sehall was deemed to be the biggest sponger and carried off the honors without competition. 11 is nearest competitor was Fay Mature. When the question of the most proficient flirt came up. Robert St ele demonstrated beyond all doubt that “practice makes perfect. and so his election was almost unanimous. Frances Storch was second choice. On the question of who talks the most, the voters were in doubt, but our little William Dowd copped the honors, with Carl Linsmayer a close second. The contest was hot for the most popular bov. but Carl Linsmayer made a sprint at the finish and finished a yard ahead of Warner 1 lagberg. Of a similar nature was the race for the most popular girl. I Handle Flynn secured the honor, but was hard pressed bv (Irace I lineline. Fhe most attractive girl was voted to (Irace I lineline and Mary Berg came second. Warner I lagberg, Fugene Burke, Bob Steele, were all given full credit for their manlv beauty, each receiving the same number of votes. I lagberg has challenged both to a duel to finish it out. When it came to the merriest. Ora Allschvvager was given first honors with Sehall a close second. Our most bashful was judged to be Win. Dowd. “The biggest bluffer was dodged bv everyone, but Sehall, on account of his six-foot-six stature, was unable to keep himself out of the eyes of the voters and consequently was unanimously chosen. Blanche Flynn is the most talented girl, so our voters decided, with Bernadette second. The fight for the most talented boy was close and snappy, but I lagberg copped the honor and Paul Dudlev followed close behind. Linsmayer was chosen the best bov athlete, with hay I lam re second. Frances Clark was considered by the voters as the best girl athlete. Ora Allschwager. well known for his “big feet. copped the honors without tlu least difficulty. The voters evidently slipped when thev handed (Irace I lineline the office of having the largest feet. Being the most graceful and having the largest feet do not go well together. We think they stuffed the ballot box. So we close this door to the ball of fame. While the sweet girl graduate calmlv enjovs ice cream and congratulations on the front porch, the sweet bov graduate sneaks in through the alley way, and even then he is sure to meet some one who will say: 1 lello. got a job yet i t flic “311” rluml (To he sung’ to the tune of ()� the GUI hall River Line. ) On the “I High baseball nine. On the “t ’ High baseball nine. There is Carlie Linsmaycr, pitcher, 1 tell you, that boy's fine. And when speaking of the others You'll find them right in line. There is Rill Garry, And cute Harry On the “I High baseball nine. When the Seniors stand in line When the Seniors stand in line To get their big diplomas Their faces sure will shine. As they say good-bye to school days Their eyes will fill with brine. For ’twill be the last of the “fifteen” C lass, When the Seniors stand in line. When you see poor Leon pine When you see poor Leon pine Don’t let that worry you one bit. At heart lie’s feeling fine. On request, brave Warner Hagberg Will sing us ‘‘Caroline.” And we’ll all join in And attempt to sing “That Dear Old Girl of Mine.’ Everything was going fine Everything was going fine When to school one day came Frances Storch And sweet Grace I lineline. Steele and Dudley fell for those two, And they took them out to dine. Someone sold a coat. There's a watch in soak to pay for that jolly good time. —Lamoine Rucker. The silent man will get a hearing by and by.—Brown. Buell Knisclcy (in algebra class): “Xo, 1 don't know how to do that ‘grafting.’ Of course you have heard of Mr. Raymond A. Kent. Ph. D., LL. D., B. Y. D. Well, this said Dr. Kent used to teach a great number of different subjects, among them physiology. One day he asked his class to write an essay on the bones of the body. “'There are numerous bones in the body.” he said. “For instance, the crazy bone, wish bone, soup bone, trom bone, back bone and bone head.” iFinuiliar dauiiigs Lamoine Rucker: '’Von nor I either. William ()lson: “Ever see me have mv physiology lesson? Harry W oolman: “(lot your higher algebra? Wilfred (iarry: “What’s our English for today? Paul Dudley: You never see me fussing the girls. Norman Bronson: “The girl 1 go with in Stillwater. Clare Armstrong: “Well, were late anyway, so we might as well stay in the locker room this period. Mr. Posse: Mr. Kritsel. please try to act human at least when you’re at school. dene Burke: I don’t say I am an actor, hut------ Neal Donovan: I always was pretty good at tennis. Bernard Brown: “Well, when I lived in Chicago. Win. Dowd: “By gosh! that’s right. Harry Braddv: You oughta seen me raise Cain in ’s class. Allan Woolman: “Ever seen me make a good recitation in German? Robert Steele: “Huh, down in New York they wear white trousers every day. Lowell Jacobson: “Just got kicked out of another class. Henry Peterson: Aw shucks, what do 1 care. Mike Silverman : “Now, we’re going to give a dance in this here room Ella Ness: Now, you needn’t say anything about my height in that old annual. Frank Rugg: “Oh. its nice to get up in the morning. John Keefe: 1 don’t se why------- Paul Dudley:. Now, Martin. Miss Gould: “Well, anyway that’s no excuse. Ruth Keefe: “Them were the days in the old school building. Ralph Kriesel: “What kind of germicide do they exterminate the mechani- cal cockroach with. Mr. Fosse?’’ Selmer Fllertson: “I only slept in three classes today. Fay Hamre: 1 hope I ’m eligible for the next game. Blanche Flynn: 1 don’t s:e how you balance this equation. Miss Porter. Richard White: “Really. Miss Gould, 1 cannot answer that question. Frances Storch: “Want my algebra paper. Leon? Charles Johnson: “I must not dance. Mrs. Allen. Melford Wold: “Gee. 1 hope 1 work at Wildwood again this summer. Etnilv Anderson: “Aw. go on. I don’t either. Reucl Watts: Still kiddin’ me about that coat? Margaret Livie: “is that so? How do you know? Corinne Kreidt: “The boys are lots better at West. Chester Betcher: Hello-o. Mr. -------------------’’ Ruth Thompson: “Gee. Kid. but ain’t that swell. Warner Hagberg: “I love a lady.” Miss I.eland: “How about that unexcused absence? Mary Berg: I don’t see what that’s for----- Mrs. Allen: “There will be a practice this afternoon and evening.” Join Keefe: “Think I’ll ever grow up? Aaron: “This is the way that I throw the ball (bull). Blanche: “This is a—well------------ Michael: “Late again, Mr. Kent. William Olson: “Ever see me study? Ella Ness: “I might be small, but------’’ Miss Rivet: “Miss Cook, please get some paper. Vervinnia: “Ay ain't vant niv name in annual cnnyhow. Sherman: Verily she is a queen. I must investigate.” Frances Storch: Oh, I don't care. Paul French: “Oh, dear, does not the hook say--?” .IJust imagine A refreshment committee without Vervinia. Kdith pronouncing lisipetes. Harry Uraddy six feet tall. Frank not chewing gum. Michael on time in current literature class. I.lanche not knowing her lesson. Aaron reciting and forgetting now, for instance.” Paul Dudley as an unscientific farmer. William knowing his lesson. ()ra falling in love. Emily without freckles. Mary saying gosh.” Fugene omitting his daily telephoning. 1 ranees in a hoop skirt. Warner without a mustache. Fay growing up. Carl in repose. Leon not losing a hook for a whole day. Robert forgetting his dignity. Xorman embarrassed. Neal being polite. Esther typewriting all the stuff the punils ask her to. Vella without Mildred. Paul French with black hair. Lcrnard graduating. Gladys staying at home an evening. Henry in church. Selmer knowing his Latin. Ralph as a lawyer. Margarete without her dock. Clarence in a hurry. Agnes not wanting the windows closed. Mel ford in a dress suit. Kenneth fussing. Ida Kiel not saying By Heck.” Chester Letcher says. All people with no brains must have worked in a sweat shop. Teacher (in anv class): Is there anything you would like to ask about the quiz? Most anyone in the class: How much does it count r Teacher: What's the answer, Paul? Paul: “1—13.“ Teacher: Oh, no. You mean 13—1. don't you? Paul (laughing tolerantly) : Veil, of course; it s six of one, halt a dozen of the other, isn’t it ?” (Quotations E. Smith: Fate tried to conceal him by naming him Smith'.” W • Olson: “His knowledge hid from public gaze, he does not bring to view.” Bronson: “My only books were woman's looks, and folly all thev taught � � • me. Brown: “What a spendthrift is he of his tongue. (), Xose! I am as proud of thee as any mountain of its snows. 1 gaze on thee and feel tlie pride a Roman knows. —Oka Alsweicku. Prof. Schlcnker Hast die den Knaheti gern? The Pair One: “Ja, die knaben haben m:ch gern.” l; rattle in Could: Bitte iih.rsetzen Sie, Fritz schnitt ein Gesicht. Charles: Fritz recited a poem.” —Ella Ness. Our Latin dispenser, Miss Mary Gould, often receives some curious answers to her questions in class, especially in the beginners' class, as the following story will illustrate. ()ne bright morning as she was about to initiate the Latin class into the deep mysteries of the syntax, she asked one of the hoys if he knew what syntax was. The boy at that time was gazing wistfully out of the window and was taken by surprise at being fired at with a question and he hurriedly replied: “1 did not know that there was a tax on sin.” 3lit Hlatiit I Miss Weber asks Eugene to define Carius. Hu gene: “Dear. Miss IV.: “More than dear. Miss IV.: “Edith, what part of speech is amo? Edith: Oh. that's right. 1 used the verb for my subject. i Mirrtismu'uts One cent a word. No reduction to Seniors or Faculty. Try our new paper towels. Guaranteed to dry your hands while you are getting a towel off the roll. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. X. Bronson-—Instruction in dancing. New and original method. Kid Olson—Great prep school fighter. Open to engagements. AUCTION SALE. I have purchased the entire stock of faculty jokes, and will dispose of same at my place of business. None under ten years of age. All bargains.—A. 1). . TO RENT. To Rent : A good example, large, well furnished and well ventilated. Ad- dress I . French. FOR SALE. For Sale: All ponies owned by the Class of T5 during their entire course will be sold to the highest bidder June 4. 1915. SITUATION WANTED. Situation as baseball pitcher by a young man of good habits and some ( ?) experience. Unattached.—A. Rosenblatt. FOUND. A storv too bad for Mr. W. Olson to tell. iXssrmbly Programs Our assembly period this year afforded us a great amount of enjoyment and we are especially indebted to the speakers who so kindly contributed to our pleasure. Among the speakers were Mr. Phillips, State Inspector of Public Schools, Mr. Klliot of the University of W isconsin. Mr. Lambert of the University of Minnesota, who sang several songs; Mr. Newkirk of the College of engineering, Mr. Howard also of the University, Mr. Challman. State School Architect, and Mr. Harold Coring, a man who lias spent a great deal of time among the Indians. Mr. Coring was accompanied by Cagle W ing, an Indian singer and dancer. It was the visit of these men that gave W ilfred Carry an idea as to the name of the annual and this idea brought about the name that was unanimously selected bv the board as being the most fitting. Wilfred, after the program of the Indian, found out the Indian name for Gopher, and this name. Bis Bila, having an indirect connection with the junior class hook of the University, was chosen. Several programs were given by the Literary Society, the Current Literature Class, and participants in the Minstrel Show. To Mrs. Allen, are we indebted for the success with which the programs were carried out. At different times during the year the teachers also gave short talks. Lath year increased interest is being manifested in high school tennis. April 1 a meeting was held and a committee was chosen to draw up a schedule. As yet no games have been played but. judging from the interest shown, it should he a hot fight from start to finish for the leadership. The committee chosen to arrange the tournament consists of Harry Woolman, Paul Dudley and Bernard Brown. (Drums St. Anthony Falls T. S. I’himr Sjtrucr 827 State Hank C. F. Resberg Corner Central Ace. and Ith St. M e r c h a n t T a i I o r 310 Central Avenue Capital $200,000.00 Surplus $100,000.00 i Vi« .1, O. V. II . Iluilttinft Deposits $2,000,000.00 10% Off for St talents 4% Interest Paid on Savings. Mi tinea ml is. : Minnesota Thc lUay (Tlicu Jut it Preshmnn: “I beg your pardon, Professor. Will you he kind enough to repeat the question?'’ Sophomore: “W’lial was the question, please? Junior: ”1 didn't get that. Senior: “Huh? Henry Peterson (in geonutry class): If the polvglon has equal sides, chords and arcs, it is equilateral and regular, because you have proved everything corresponds equally. Mr. Brown: “Say, Mr. Fosse, will you answer me a question. Mr. Posse: Yes. dab: “Well, what did the Dead Sea die of? Just like (Jab. ain’t it ? Clothin£Cq; 401-3-5 Central ivenae Tito Cxixton ’ Cloth rs Xettleton Shoos Bettor Vdlnos—Pilots Easy Location Does It In to rest Paid on Savings Accounts East Side State llank 301 Central Avenue %%■%%’% ' i i i i University Printing Company COMMERCIAL, CIRCULAR AND CATALOG PRINTERS We would announce the removal of our plant from 327 Fourteenth Avenue S. E. to I 405 University Avenue S. E. This move gives us light, airy quarters, especially well fitted to turn out the highest class of printing. We make a specialty of “hurry up” orders. Phone us, or call about that job you want in a hurry. We deliver your printing when you want it. 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The Class of PM 5 being about to graduate wishes to announce that it is competent to fill any remunerative position requiring little time, money and common sense. Bernard Brown’s signature in attendance book. ITilfrcd: W hat does that say ?” .Inswer: “That says ‘Bernard Brown.’ n thing that you can’t read says ‘Bernard Brown.’ FINIS « $ w ICJf ;