Urbana High School - Rosemary Yearbook (Urbana, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 130 of the 1919 volume:

tUltc luisi'tnaru THE ROSEMARY The Urbana High School cAnnual Volume Ten PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND NINETEEN THE STAFF—BEFORE (Dic Huscmaru TO THE GOLD STARS i Oh, golden stars! Your memory clear and high Grows brighter with the passing of each day; From those who died in camp or in the fray You bring a clear and ever-growing cry, “Take up the cause which called on us to die, And carry on, and strive to pave the way For that blest time when men no more shall slay Their fellowmen, and war in shame shall lie.” To you, our heroes of the great war, In some small tribute to your bravery We dedicate in honor our Rosemary, Which, though of you it may unworthy be, May give you deeper place in memory, And keep your record fresh forevermore. Charles E. Noyes '19. IFire) £hc luismaru C. r FOREWORD With the issue of this book the Rosemary Staff, has brought to completion the task assigned to it by the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Nine- teen. It has been the sincere aim of the staff to truly express the life and spirit of Urbana High School. They acknowledge the imperfections of the volume, but they hope that it may serve as a present pleasure and a future remembrance. In this spirit they offer the tenth volume of the Rosemary. fSctvw I m (Elje Rosemary Soarfr of ftmcation Judge Roy C. Freeman m W. G. Spurgin Dr. C. L. Van Doren F. E. Williamson Prof. J. E. Smith Mrs. E. M. Knowlton Mrs. Della Frailey (Officers of the Boarb Judge Roy C. Freeman, 507 Indiana Ave., President W. G. SPURGIN, 902 W. Green St., Secretary A. P. Johnson, 936 W. Illinois St., Superintendent C. L. Van Doren W. G. Spurgin W. G. Spurgin F. E. Williamson F. E. Williamson J. E. Smith Committees Teachers and Course of Study F. E. Williamson Buildings and Grounds C. L. Van Doren Health and Sanitation C. L. Van Doren Finance-Suppl ics W. G. Spurgin A thletics W. G. Spurgin Visitation Mrs. Della Frailey Mrs. Della Frailey Mrs. E. M. Knowlton Mrs. E. M. Knowlton J. E. Smith Mrs. E. M. Knowlton Mrs. E. M. Knowlton [Eight] (Dje Rosemary FACULTY D.Y oao ©he Ixuscmaru I A. I . Johnson II.I.INOIS STATK NORMAL INDIANA STATK NORMAL UNIVERSITY OK II.I.INOIS M. L. Flan ingam ILLINOIS STATK NORMAL NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OK ILLINOIS SUPERINTENDENT OF URBANA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL OF THE URBANA HIGH SCHOOL I Ten] (Llje Knsmaru Alta Eloise Irwin, A.B., B.Ed. Instructor in French Katharine Lewis, A.B., B.L.S. Instructor in French University High School. Normal. Illinois Hyde Park High School. Chicago James Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois University of Illinois Illinois State Normal University, Normal Illinois Blanch Young, A.B. Instructor in Commercial Subjects Lillis Price, Ph.B. Instructor in Mathematics ilmington High School Morgan Park High School, Chicago Ij� ke I orest University Denison University Metropolitan Business College Clarissa Richardson Instructor in Commercial Subjects Vicksburg High School. Vicksburg. Michigan Western State Normal. Kalamazoo. Michigan [Eleven ] ®ltc Rosemary Mildred Hoskins, A.B., M.A. Instructor in History and Civics University of Illinois Columbia University Lola D. McClurg, A.B. Instructor in Biology Urbana High School University of Illinois Mabel I). Rickets, A.B. Instructor in Mathematics Northwestern Academy University of Nebraska Elizabeth Hack ley, A.B. Instructor in English Waukegan Township High School University of Illinois Selma Lowerstern Physical Director Urbana High School University of Illinois Chicago Normal School of Physical Education [Twelve] ®he lu scmary Evelyn Gordon Johns Cafeteria Manager Dudley Courtright Instructor in Manual Training Danville HiKh School Do Pauw University University of Illinois University High School, Normal Illinois State Normal University Verne R. McDougle, Ph.B., A.B. Instructor in Physics Charleston HiKh School University of Illinois Millikin University University of Wisconsin University of Illinois School of Military Aeronautics Lois Yoder, A.B. Instructor in English Bernice Morrow Instructor in Music Danville lliuh School University of Wisconsin Millikin University Northwestern University Taylorville HiKh School Millikin University IThirteen] (Die oscmaru Liesette McHarry, B.A. Robin J. Tarbox Instructor in English IV Assistant Instructor in Agriculture Rantoul High School University of Illinois Edith F. Condon Assistant Instructor in Domestic Science University of Illinois Urbana High School University of Illinois Mrs. Fannie Mittan Dean of Girls Elizabeth Gaynor, B.A. Grand Rapids Wisconsin High School University of Wisconsin University of Chicago University of Illinois ...............«egte— [Fourteen] (Eln' l nscmaru Bess Cline, A.B. Instructor in Mathematics Monticcllo High School University of Illinois Myrtle Honey, B.S. Instructor in Science North Dickson High School University of Illinois Florence Harrison, B.S., M.A. Instructor in Domestic Science Danville High School University of Illinois University of Columbia Eunice Wallup, B.E. Instructor in History Wenona High School Illinois State Normal University Carl Colvin, B.S. Instructor in Agriculture Olney High School University of Illinois [Fifteen] ®l]e luiscntaru SPRINGTIME Overhead in the azure sky, Drifting and floating, The great clouds lie; While in the top Of the hemlock sheen, Comes flashes of song And a bluebird is seen Singing of spring And the gay meadows green. From his place in the sky Smiles down the warm sun Telling the brooklet That spring is begun. And the soul of each flower, In its tiny brown bed, Seems to know by an instinct That winter is dead. Or perhaps the gay robin The glad secret told Perhaps ’twas the sun With his light of warm gold. The leaves might have whispered In each little ear, “Rise up, little flowerlets, The Springtime is here.” For soon with laughter And joy in their hearts, Up from the dark earth Each little flower starts. In the bright sunshine The birds gaily sing, For all the bright land With joy seems to ring And the wind, laughing gaily, Sings as he whirls, “God’s in His Heaven, All’s right with the world.” Frances Goodcell, ’22. (Sixteen ] (Elie Hnscmavu Charles ammerman President Dorothy Burres Vice President Helen McGeehee Secretary Herbert A. Harm iso n Treasurer Margaret J. Schieb Historian [Eighteen] I). Irene Joiner (“Tip”) Oak wood Township Hitch School 1. 2. 3. GENERAL COURSE. Anthony Lawrence Schneider Rantoul Hitch School 1, 2: Valedictorian. HISTORICAL COURSE. A simple maiden in Iter flower. Revealings deep and clear arc thine. D. Curtis Mum ford Literary Society I ; French Chib I : Latin Club 1 : Hi-Y Club 1 : President I : Basketball 4 : Stunt Show 3. -I : Salutatorian. GENERAL COURSE. Elizabeth Frances Boggs Literary Society 1. 2. 3; Class Basketball 1 Stunt Show 1. 2: Stunt Show Committee 1. LITERARY COURSE Three times more noble than three score of men. A miracle of symmetry. Irene F. Porterfield Philo Hitch School 1. 2. 3. GENERAL COURSE. A stately flower of female fortitude. [A’intkcit] %{ t BRosemartf Of sterling worth was she. Garnet Katherine Price COMMERCIAL COURSE Sober, steadfast and demure. Woody Thompson Miller Medal 3: Debating: 3. I : Class Debating: 2. 3. I; Literary Play I: Stunt Show 1. 3: Alpha Sigma Rho 3; Latin Club 1. GENERAL COURSE. Our own experience preaches. Lester John Davies Literary Society I : Class Baseball 1. 2. 3. •! : Stunt Show 1. 2. GENERAL COURSE. Man is man, and master of his fate. Lilly Irma Smith French Club -1. MATHEMATICAL COURSE Her eyes are homes of silent prayer. Hazel Tibbs St. Joseph High School 1, 2, 3. GENERAL COURSE. [Twenty] ®Ite Rosemary Florence A. Schuster Literary Society 1. 2. 2, 4: I atin Club 1 ; Stunt Show 1. 2. 3. GENERAL COURSE. Arthur Skelton Literary Society 2, 3: Class Basketball 1 : Cap- tain 1 : Class Baseball 2. 3. HISTORICAL COURSE. A rose-bud set with little wilful thorns. Who knows a woman’s wild caprice. Hazel B. Glascock Literary Society 3: Football 3 : Stunt Show 3. GENERAL COURSE. Irene Kendall Class Basketball -1 : Metcalf H. S. 1. 2. 3. HISTORICAL COURSE. A bright and thorough-edged intellect. Statue-like I sec thee stand. Helen Marguerite Putnam Literary Society 3: Glee Club 3: Pen field High School 1. 2. GENERAL COURSE ’Tis only noble to be good. T trenty-one] (Elit luisentaru Gladys Elizabeth Huff Literary Society I. 2. 3. 4: French Club 4: Stunt Show 1, 3 : Clec Club 3. 4. GENERAL COURSE The still small voice of gratitude. AKLEIGH WlNGET St. Joseph High School 1. 2. CRN KRAI. COURSE Honors of genius are eternal. Earl Stearns Philo Hijrh School 1. 2. 3: French Play 4: French Club 4 ; Track 4 : Literary Society 4. GENERA I. COURSE Ruth Marie Wascher Literary Society 3. 4 : Basketball 3. 4. GENERAL COURSE Half a man’s wisdom goes with his ('aV a tlie birds that revel in the grove, courage. Lucinda Sullivan, “Gin” Basketball 3 : French Club 4. COMMERCIAL COURSE In thy face I see the map of honor, truth and loyalty. [Twenty-two] Leo Evran Stockwill MARY Gladys Brand Literary Society 2, 3. I : French Club 4 : Base Philo High School 1. 2. 3. ball 2: Football 2. 3. 4; Stunt Show 3. 4: French GENERAL COURSE Play 4. GENERAL COURSE It takes so little to make me glad. Perseverance, keeps honor bright. Jesse S. McInnes Literary Society 4: Baseball 1. 2: Track 4; Basketball 4. MATHEMATICAL COURSE (So the road which you see to be the straight one. Marion Vera Osborne Literary Society 1. 2. 3: Stunt Show 1. 2. 3. GENERAL COURSE Love not, love not; the thing you love may die— Thelma Atkinson Ramona. Alhambra. Calif. 1.3: Colorado Springs High School 2: South Pasadena High School 4. Still waters run deepest. | Tirenty-thrcc] (Ll|t' luisi'niaru Jessica Wilma Brennan Stunt Show 3. I : Treasurer 3: Glee Club 2: Orchestra. LITERARY COURSE A gentle winning way has she. Maurice E. Gordon Football 2. 3; Track 3. A man of few words. R. Melvin Root Morgan Park High School 1 : Literary Society 3. •1 : Basketball -1 : Stunt Show 1. GENERAL COURSE Who is thine enemy. Lois Wilma Toy Literary Society 2, 3. ; Stunt Show 1 ; Glee Club 1, 2. GENERAL COURSE The perfect human soul. Grace Lindley Sidney High School 1. 2. 3: Literary Society 4. GENERAL COURSE Grace, is grace despite all controversy. [Twenty-four] Hazel Marie Barnard Literary Society 4 : Stunt Show 1. COMMERCIAL COURSE Charles Wesley Clabaugh Lerna Hitch School 1. 2. 3 : Literary Society 4. GENERAL COURSE Be not proud of those two eyes. Reason can but determine what is true. Alfonso Rosales Gomez Hi-Y Club 4. GENERAL COURSE His little grin is what makes him win. Mary Bernice Smith Literary Society 4 : Basketball 1, 2, 3 : Stunt Show 4. COMMERCIAL COURSE A fair and stately maid. Uneeta Irene Good BUSINESS COURSE [Twenty-five] Q' tet ° -� A� c k ,ce X 85 « ■ '■• t'v cZy 7 '; ft.,. °-- • . °'V0. «£ °� (f L .. , ”TH i i ■ Po Oer°f, ’•nt •% l na ' « ,.,. w ?0 e n ■ (The BRusentaru � V- 3 Olive Pearl Wisthuff High School in three years: Literary Society 2. 3: Stunt Show 1. 2: Glee Club 2. Bert Cole St. Joseph High School 1. 2. 3; Class Basketball 4. GENERA I. COURSE How sweet thy modest light to view. I am content with what I have. Leroy Howland Buckingham Newton N. Y.) High School 1: Madison (Wis.) High School 2: University of Wisconsin High School 3: Literary Society 4. GENERA I. COURSE He’s truly valiant. Corene Taylor Knox (Ind.) Center High School 2. 3: Stunt Show 1 ; Literary Society 1. 4. GENERA I. COURSE Steadfast as a star. Beatrice Clare McGraw St. Joseph High School 1. 2. 3. MATHEMATICA!. COURSE “Fairest of the rural maids. | Tu-cntyscrrn 1 luisentaru Katherine M. Dennis Literary Society 1, 2, 3: Geometry Play 3: United War Work Committee 3: High School in 3 yea i s. LANGUAGE COURSE A miniature of loveliness. J. Howard Werts Secretary 3 : Party Committee 3 : Rosemary Staff •I : Literary Society 1. 2. 3. 4. LANGUAGE COURSE He who is good is happy. Charles E. Am merman Literary Society 2 : Vice President I : Class Base- ball I, 2: Football 1. 2: Stunt Show 1. 2. 3: Class President 1. 4; Class Historian 2: Bulbul. Chimes of Normandy. A wealth of smiles. Mary Helena Snodgrass Champaign High School 1: Literary Society 2. 3: Class Basketball 3: Stunt Show 3 : High School in 3 years. SCIENCE COURSE The very pink of courtesy. Fannie May Scott Literary Society 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2.‘3, 4; Bulbul. Chimes of Normandy: Class Debating 1. 4: Latin Club 1. 2: Stunt Show 1. 2, 4: Class Basketball I. 2. 3. 4 : French Club 4 : French Play 4 : Rosemary Staff 4. HISTORICAL COURSE. To look at her was to love her. ITwcnty-cif ht] (Elie luiscntaru � Margaret Jean Schieb “Peg” Fond du Lac (Wis.) High School 1 : Literary Society 2. 3. -I: Secretary 3: President 1 : French Club 4 ; Stunt Show 2. 3. -t : Historian I: French Play I : Chimes of Normandy 2 : Stunt Show Committee 2: Glee Club 2. 4 : President I : Or- chestra 2. 3 : Assistant Editor of Rosemary. Thou art perfect in love lore. Andrew Barr, Jr. Literary Society 1. 2. 3. 4 : Treasurer 1 : Latin Club 1; Stunt Show 1. 3: Circulation Manager Rosemary: Student Business Manager 4. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICAL COURSE It is well in all things to be cautious. Herbert A. H arm iso n Literary Society 1, 2. 3. 1 : President 1 : Class Basketball I : Stunt Show 1. 3, I ; Assistant Edi- tor Echo 2. 3: Class Debating 1, 2: Football 4; Alpha Sigma Rho 1. 2. 3; Class Baseball 1. 2; Literary Society Play 3: Class Treasurer 4 : Track 2. 4 : Debating 2. 3, 4 : Cheer Leader 3 : Senior Play; Editor-in-Chicf of Rosemary. His memory long will live. Dorothy Elizabeth Burres Literary Society 1. 2. 3. 4 : French Club 4 : Bas- ketball 4 : Stunt Show 2. 3: Secretary and Treasurer 1 : Vice President 4. GENERAL COURSE Love is a sickness full of woes. Nelle J. Eiklor Girls Chorus 2. 3: Literary Society 1. 3: Literary Society Play 1 : French Club 4 : Basketball 1. 2: Chimes of Normandy 2: Stunt Show 1. 3, 4 : French Play 4: Historian 3: Class Will 4; Glee Club 3: Senior Play. LANGUAGE COURSE She built herself an everlasting name. [Twenty-nine1 (the Itascntaru Helen McGeehee Literary Society 1, 2. 3; French Club I; Secre- tary 1 : Class Basketball 1. 2 : Stunt Show Com- mittee 1. I : Glee Club 1. 2. 3. I : Senior Play. CEX8RAL COURSE Praising men with sweetest looks. Albert W harm by Literary Society 1. 2. 3.1 : French Club 4: Class Basketball -1 : Class Baseball 1, 2. 3. 1 : Class Track 3: Stunt Show 1, 3. CEXERAL COURSE This youth has sense and spirit. if Everett Foltz Literary Society 1. 2. 3. I : Stunt Show 3; Foot- ball Manager 3. 1 : Basketball and Track Man- ager -1 : Rosemary Staff: Senior Play. GENERA!. COURSE would help others, out of a fellow- feeling. Mary Katherine Reilly Echo Staff 3; Literary Society I. 2. 3; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. -1 : Captain 3 : Stunt Show 1. 2. 3. 4 : Literary Play 1 : Stunt Show Com- mittee 2, 3 : Senior Play : Rosemary Staff. GKNERAI. COURSE Her Irish wit is the harmony of her heart. Frank Love Prophets town High School 1 : Northwestern School of Commerce 2 : Stunt Show t. GENERAL COURSE 1 am a man; I count nothing human foreign to me. [ Thirty] (Lite Hnsemarg Lois Carman Literary Society 3. I. GENERAL COURSE In peuce and honor live. Karl Fiscus Ogden High School I. 2: On k wood Township High School 3: Track I: Baseball 4: Stunt Show •I : Basketball 4. GENERAL COURSE Every school has its hero. Charles E. Noyes Hi-Y Club 4: Literary Society 1. 2. 3: Debating 1. 2, 3: Alpha Sigma Rho 2. 3: Stunt Show 3; Class Poet 4; High School in three years: Senior Play. LITERARY COURSE The ivise man knows himself to be a fool. Flora L. Perkins GENERAL COURSE Never rash nor wrong. Clara Frances Glawe Literary Society 1. 3: Basketball 1, 3. GENERAL COURSE Rich beyond price thou art. [Thirty-one] (the nsemaru Esther A. Kaufman Stunt Show S: Glee Club 1. 2. Her countenance is the portrait of her soul. Arthur David Payton Literary Society 1 : French Club I : French Play •I : Crawfordsvillc (Ind.) High School 1. 2. COMMERCIAL COURSE You presence a blessing, your friendship a truth. Virgil C. English Washington (D. C.) Eastern High School: Senior Play : Stunt Show t : Business Manager of Rose- mary. I am not in the roll of common men. Frances Mable Messkrsmitii Orchestra 2, 3: Literary Society 1. 2: Geome- try Play I. GENERAL COURSE No storms, no clouds in thy blue sky foreseeing. Mary Gladys F. Shaffer Stunt Show 3 : Chimes of Normandy: Glee Club 2, 3. COMMERCIAL COURSE The scarlet hue of modesty. I Thirty-t wo) ®l|c luis mar y Pauline Hazel Greenlaw Literary Society 4 : Glee Club 4 : Senior Play. GENERA I. COURSE I love to hear your earnest voice. George Reginald Flom Lynn Classical High School 3: Literary Society 1. 2: Football 4: Stunt Show 4: Latin Club 1, 2: Minstrel Show 4: Cheer Ixader 2: Rosemary Staff: Senior Play. MATHEMATICA I. COURSE Much to learn and little to forget. Aden G. White Literary Society 4 ; Basketball 4. SCIENCE COURSE He woke up one morning and found himself famous. Dorothy E. Howe Literary Society I. 2. 3. 4: Class Basketball 1. 2. 3: Stunt Show 3: Literary Play 4 : Literary Program Committee 3: Rosemary Staff: Senior Play. GENERAL COURSE Take heed in loving me. Joseph R. Graham Allerton Hitrh School 1. 2: Basketball 4. GENERAL COURSE A good quiet felloiv on whom the fab' sex has no effect. [Thirty-three] Beulah Bohlen Hyde Park High School 1 ; Champaign Hi«h School 2. 3: Stunt Show 1 ; Stunt Show Com- mittee 4. LANGUAGE COURSE Her shining hair, is it not wealth of gold. Earl William Wagner Literary Society 3: Class President 3: French Club 4; Class Baseball 1. 2. 3; Class Track 2: Stunt Show 3. LITERARY COURSE A courage to endure and obey. Elmer I). Burke Literary Society 1. 2, 3: Class Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Track 1. 2. 3: Bul-bul. Chimes of Normandy. Glee Club 1. 2. 3. GENERAL COURSE He is jolly of heart. Jesse Marguerite Gant Avon Hifrh School 1, 2; Literary Society 3: Stunt Show 3; Stunt Show Committee 4. COMMERCIAL COURSE Fresh in the fashions of the day. Claradehl Wallace Literary Society 1.3: Echo 2. 3: Stunt Show 3; Class DebatinK 3: Glee Club 1, 2: Chimes of Normandy; Class Basketball 1, 2. A perfect woman, nobly planned. [Thirty-four] Mary Clara Crawford Literary Society 1. 2. 3. -1 : Class Basketball 1. 2. 3, -I : Chimes of Normandy : Glee Club 2. 3. I. GENERAL COURSE It must be either books or beaus. I choose books. Elmer E. Scogin Literary Society 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Baseball 1. 2: Track 1. 2. 3: Football 1. 2. 3. GENERAL COURSE He ivas fall of joke and jest. Claire Kendall Metcalf Illinois 1, 2. 3. CKNKKAI. COURSE Brother to a Prince and fellow to a beggar. Arline Leucht Bing Literary Society 1. 2. 3. 1 : French Club I ; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. I : Captain 1 : Stunt Show 1. I : Glee Club 3. 4. GENERA I. COURSE All the beauty of this place Is in thy heart and on thy face. Emma Theresa Daly St. Mary's High School 2: Literary Society 1 : Latin Club 3: Stunt Show 1 : Class Basketball 1. 3. I : Glee Club 3. I. COMMERCIAL COURSE Around her eyes her tresses fell Which were blackest none could tell. | Thirty-five] Louise Good GENERAL COURSE Frank Witt Sidney High School 1. 2. 3: Hi-Y I: French Club � . A fair and virtuous maid, was she. SCIENCE COURSE His presence is always welcome. Leland Loma Goben Victoria High School 1 : Scranton (Pa.) Central High School: Literary Society 2, 4. SCIENCE COURSE His honor proudy free, severely merry. Mary Somers Basketball 3 : Literary Society 2. 3. GENERAL COURSE A charm attends her everywhere. Tom Me Willi am Garman Literary Society 1. 2. 3: Sergeant of Arms 2: Basketball 4: Class Baseball 1. 2. 3: Captain 3; Football 2. 3. 1 : Stunt Show I : Class President 2: Class Prophet. Rosemary Staff. GENERAL COURSE Witty, courteous, full of spirit. [Thirty-six 1 TT7c:irnn:::i:n:nmgj (Elie luiscnianj Lenor Hayes Oicdcn High. School 1. 2: Literary Society 3: French Club 4. Hildreth M. L. Spencer Marysville (Ky.) 1: Rushville 2. 3. GENERA I. COt'IUtE The rare and radiant maiden whom the There is- rest in her still countenance, angels named Lenor. I Thirty-tevcn 1 ®1|C Rnsmaru COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM March - Invocation - Salutatory Class Poems Class Statistics Vocal Solo Piano Solo Class History Class Will Class Prophecy Hatchet Oration Junior Response Valedictory Vocal Solo Presentation D. A. R. Prize Presentation Diplomas Benediction March - Grace Pelzer Rev. C. C. Long Curtis Mumford Charles Claybaugh Charles Noyes Elmer Burke C11 ARLES A M M ER M A N Margaret Schieb Margaret Schieb Nell Eiklor Tom Carman Herbert A. Harmison Vera Keubler Anthony Schneider Miss Morrow Mrs. E. C. Baldwin Judge Roy C. Freeman Rev. C. C. Long Grace Pelzer Thirty-eight) (Ehe Ixosinnaru SALUTATORY A KENTS, friends and fellow students who have come here tonight in our honor, we bid you welcome. We, the Class of 1919, are assembled tonight for our final roll call in Urbana High School. As a class we enjoy the proud distinction of being the first to graduate who have spent the entire four years of our course within these walls. Our class wishes to do honor to former students and the alumni of Urbana High School, who are represented on our service flag, and especially to those who, by gold stars, speak to us only through memory—to those who have of- fered or given their lives to defend the principle that Democracy shall not perish from the earth— that right, not might should prevail. As great as has been the service rendered to humanity by those who have taken an active part in the recent world struggle, an opportunity of even greater service, that of taking part in solving the great problems of reconstruction, is now presented to us. The period covered by our High School days, doubtless, will be characterized as the most sig- nificant in human history. We are glad to take the opportunity to express a word of appreciation to our teachers, who have, with patient unselfishness, encouraged our efforts. In grateful acknowledgment to our parents, to our teachers, to the citizens of Urbana, and to the State, we pledge our best efforts to make our future worthy of the splendid opportunities which we have enjoyed in Urbana High School. I). Curtis Mumford. ■ I Tliirty- iinc] % luisrmaru CLASS POEMS “PEACE” The cannon’s roar resounds no more, The flood of death doth now subside; We’ve opened wide the bolted door, And bid the peace dove search the tide. The signs of peace are in the air, The hope of man is wide awake; Above that ocean of despair, Hear angels praying for our sake. See Columbia’s light ungirth, More golden as the moments fly; Till lo! above the joyful earth, Full beaming reaches ’cross the sky. Then shine your light O Prince of Peace, And bid war’s haunting shadows flee; Their absence from us will increase, The reign of peace and liberty. Charles Clayraugh, ’19. “KNOWLEDGE COMES, IiUT WISDOM LINGERS” Oh, boundless wisdom, touch divine in man, Much brighter than the sunbeam thou art bright, So dazzling to our feeble human sight; Teach us thy penetrating flame to fan That in the brightness of thy glorious span And in the clearest spot of all thy light We may discern unerringly the right, And grasp some inkling of thy wondrous plan. Together with what knowledge we may gain Give us conception of thy brighter light; Grant us that blessed beam for which we strain, That through the overhauling clouds of night May come into the overtaxed brain Your peace, and the sure confidence of right. Charles Noyes, ’19. lAV f l (the Ixnsiuuaru � l CLASS STATISTICS ECAUSE of our exceptional ability and our proper age, weight, and our stature, we were permitted to enter Urbana High School as the Class of ’19 in the fall of the year of 1915. As a class we numbered 102 when we graduated from Thornburn Departmental School; but when we entered high school the next fall, our number had increased to 135, in spite of the fact that fourteen members of the class of ’15 had gone on their own special ways toward future happiness. At the beginning of our Sophomore year, our class numbered 103, while as Juniors were were just 100 strong. Finally, there were 95 of us who, as “grave and reverent Seniors,’’ took places in the front chairs of the south side of the High School Auditorium. At the present writing the Class of ’19 has forty-five members who have been at Urbana High School four years, and it has five members who have completed their work in three years. There are fifty members of the class that have entered from various other schools. At last these con- tinued processes of Addition and Substraction have ceased, and as a class, we may join in the old chorus: “You’re here, and I’m here, so what do we care!” The privilege of breathing the highest air in our class is shared by two boys, Herbert Harmison and Curtis Mumford who are six feet, two inches in height. The smallest person of our number is a girl, Bernice Wolf, whose height is five feet. The average height of the class is five feet, five inches; and the span of arms is five feet six inches. If the class were hand in hand they could reach around the High School building one and one-half times. The average weight of the class is 138 pounds. The total weight is 11,201 pounds, a weight equivalent to that of six Fords. Our Bureau of Information reports that Andrew Barr has any girl in school beat when it comes to style of hair. Helen McGeehee and Andrew run a close race for the most time spent on their hair before coming to school. The committee on investigation was not able to obtain all the information as to how many hours Helen spent preparing her hair; but it is hoped that her studies have not been neglected. Elizabeth Boggs is one of the most industrious members. As she claims she loses an inch during the day, we are quite sure it must be due to overstudy. We are watching her very closely as she may disappear some day. That woud mean a new addition to the list of mysterious things that have happened at Urbana High School. The class of T9 is fortunate in having among its numbers a group of manufacturers. Chief of these is Charles Noyes, who has become famous for his manufacture of international gas. It is said that a balloon 200 feet long and forty-six feet in diameter could be raised even more than “sky high” by the international gas produced by Charles in only two of his classes during the day. This same ability manifests itself in an- other field, and we find that Charles has made wonderful progress in the wholesale manufacture of “general” speeches and heart rending ditties and sonnets. In conclusion, your statistician wishes to humbly submit these figures with the sincere hope that they will prove beyond any doubt that the Class of T9 has been of sufficient caliber to be seen and heard during its high school days, and that it has ample reserve to push and pull its own way through “thick and thin” for some time to come. Elmer Daniel Burke. Wc t l nscmaru HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1919 “Every day is a little life and our whole life is but a day repeated ’ Bishop Hall. N September 8, 1915, Mr. Flaningam welcomed the class of 1919 to his new winter home for a short house-party gather- ing, to last four days. We arrived in the evening, all of us in high spirits hardly able to wait for the dawn of the first day. We were up bright and early, ready for an adventurous visit, something that was altogether new for us. We were conducted thru the lovely building and were introduced to our many chaperons. We soon became acquainted with the house regulations and the program of events. We simply “felt it in our bones” that these four days were going to be “days of real sport.” As there were so many in the party, one hundred and thirty-eight in all, our host suggested having officers or leaders appointed each day to keep order and to “keep the ball rolling.” For the first day Charles Ammerman, Tom Carman, Dorothy Burres and Frances Cottrell acted as the managers. In the morning Tom Carman, Elmer Burke, Charles Am- merman, Bob Blair and Walter Gill engaged in a game of football. Some of our more studious fellows, Herbert Harmison and Robert Hayes amused themselves with debating. Verne Hoag and his band of fighting men had a good romp at baseball. In the afternoon the entire crowd gathered in the reception room where they enjoyed a Hallowe’en party. Our host told us that it was customary to have stunt shows given each evening, by the different groups who made up his house parties. Of course we were not to be outdone by any former group and consequently our first stunt, “Verdent Green” was a beginning for the better ones which were to follow. The second day offered more to us than the preceding one. Officers for this day were Tom Carman, Robert Blair, Elmer Burke and Charles Ammerman. We held several receptions during the day and in the evening we took part in “Chimes of Normandy,” an operetta. Charles Ammerman and Isabel Todd represented us on the cast and Delaney Fitzhugh, Robert Hayes, David Sharp, Elmer Burke, Mary Crawford, Nelle Eiklor, Gladys Shaffer and Margaret Scheib were in the chorus. Robert Hayes brought us honor in winning the Miller Medal Contest. Our second stunt was “Shades of Night are falling fast, Grades in Caesar to, alas!” The leaders in charge of the third day were Earl Wagner, Kenneth McCracken, Howard Werts, Jessica Brennan and Nelle Eiklor. Their day proved successful. Margaret Scheib and Herbert Harmison spent part of the day in literary work. Herbert Harmison, Katherine Reilly, Robert Blair, Richard Javerin and Claradehl Wallace helped in publishing a clever little paper called the “Echo.” In the afternoon, Woody Thomp- son, Robert Hayes, Herbert Harmison and Claradehl Wallace entertained us with some good debates. Herbert Harmison also gave a response to the hachet oration at a commencement exercise. At this time the Y. M. C. A. was calling for war funds. Several members of the group hustled around and raised $133.74 which showed that, although we were having a good lively time, we were also capable of serious thoughts. In the evening our orchestra, composed of Phil Whitton, Francis Messersmith, Kenneth Mc- Cracken, Harold Glasscock and Margaret Scheib, gave a recital after which followed the usual stunt show. This stunt, “Cabaret du gai Paris, f Fort n-t ico | (The luismary a la Mode Chicago” coached by one of our chaperones, Miss Ricketts, won first place in the contest. Thus we reached the end of our third day. Our last day: At a large family gathering we appointed Charles Ammerman, Dorothy Burres, Herbert Harmison, Helen McGehee and Margaret Scheib to pilot us through this day, in which so much was to be done. Our boys showed fine spirit in athletics, Kenton Wright, Bob Blair, Herbert Harmison, Leo Stockwell and Tom Garman played several good games of football in the morning. Earl Fiscus, Joe Graham, Curtis Mum ford, Aden White and Tom Garman played on the first basketball team organized at this residence. Margaret Scheib and Andrew Barr finished up the literary work. Lest we should forget, we published a book called Rosemary, to remind us years later of these precious days, spent so happily together. Herbert Harmison was editor-in-chief and his staff were Andrew Barr, Dorothy Burres, Katherine Reilly, Albert Wharmby, Reginald Flom, Virgil English, Everett Foltz, Margaret Scheib and our chaperon. Miss McHarrv. Early in the evening we presented our final stunt “Syrup vs. Syrup” which won second prize. After this we assembled once for all to say good-bye—for the next day we, who had for four short days played and worked together were leaving—never to assemble in the same group again. We regretted leaving Mr. Flaningam and our chaperones and all the pleasant surroundings and we hoped that the future house-parties would be as successful as ours had been. Margaret Scheib. I Fort three] (£lu' Hnsmnanj THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1919 E the Seniors of the Urbana High School, in the county of Champaign and the State of Illinois, being of debilitated health caused by overstudy, but of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testament. First: To the Juniors we bequeath our superaboundance of “married couples with the request that they regard this gift with the due awe and reverence which it invokes. Second: To the Sophomores we leave our high grades and excellent scholastic standing with the hope that they will profit by our shining example. Third: To the Freshmen we will our overwhelming dignity and stately poise; a gift singularly appropriate to the Class of 1922. Fourth: To the entire faculty we leave our recognition of their strenuous efforts to enlighten our dull intellect. To various individuals of the faculty we make the following bequests: 1. Our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Miss Ricketts in memory of the many hours of patient care she has spent upon us. 2. The latest and most complete book of jests to Miss Hoskins so that she may have some brand new jokes to pull off in class, also to this favored one we leave a magic potion in the hope that it may be some aid in improving her fiery temper. 3. To Miss McHarry a model class in English IV that is ready to recite when the bell rings. 4. To Miss Young, her money’s worth in the cafeteria. 5. To Miss McClurg, a pair of rubber heels, so she may traverse the building with less disturbance. 6. To Miss Lowenstern the power of instilling some of her grace into her unresponsive pupils. 7. To Mr. Flanningam, the latest type of stop watch so he may continue to close all parties at IIP. M. Fifth: We do bequeath the following brilliant gifts of a few of our members to these lower classmen: 1. Elizabeth Boggs’ fair beauty to Ruth Savage. 2. Reginald Flom’s devotedness toward the fair sex to James Cottrell. 3. Charles Ammerman’s vast substantial grin to Richard Rielly. 4. Herbert Harmison’s popularity to Richard Blair. 5. Dorothy Burres efforts to be a baby vamp to Helen Shroyer. 6. Katharine Rielly’s Irish wit to Mabel Schneider. 7. Esther Kaufman’s book of “Hims I Love’’ to Lola Becker. 8. Virgil English’s powerful oratory to Frank Hutchins. 9. Margaret Scheib’s attachment to Byrn’s English to Winifred Ernest. 10. Dorothy Howe’s marcel wave to Dorothy Whittaker. [Forty-four w (Dir luiscntary 11. Woody Thompson’s breezy manner along with his self-satisfied air of importance to Janet Kinley. 12. Kenton Wright’s gracefulness in making a hurried exit from class (at the teacher’s request) to Hedwig Kempner. 13. Curtis Mumford’s good grades and valued reputation to Maurice Shaff. 14. Bob Blair’s sunny good nature to Cy Blue. 15. Richard Janvrin’s quiet, reserved ways to Eugene Forker. 16. Charles Noyes’ uncanny preception in sighting an argument to Roy Miller. 17. Helen McGehee’s striking coiffure to Dorothy Schulz. 18. Jessica Brennan’s surplus avoirdupois to Louise Brown. 19. Bernice Smith’s unbounded curiousity to Harriet Howe. 20. Clara Glawe’s retiring shyness to Marguerite Smith. 21. Elmer Burke’s dramatic ability in Stunt Shows to Jack Young. 22. Florence Schuster’s sweet and foolish giggle to Hendrik Bode. 23. Arline Bing’s stentorian voice to Jeanette Coffman. 24. Our little Mexican’s excessive politeness to Arthur Collins. Sixth: We do will and bequeath the following as an absolute necessity. 1. The Senior girl’s monopoly on Mrs. Mittan’s good nature to the lower classmen who are rapidly learning our subtle method of fabrication. 2. A special fumigation preparation to dispel the amorous atmo- sphere that prevades our halls. 3. The privilege of dancing on the heretofore unused center of the gym floor to the class of 1940. Seventh and Last: We herewith constitute and appoint Howard Gill as executor, without bond, of this will, in witness thereof we have signed our names, this sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and nineteen. Witnesses: [Signed] Ruth Savage Orville Lewis Edward Mason THE CLASS OF 1919 Per NELLE Eiklor I Forty-fire | ten................(Che Ixosemaru w ■ CLASS PROPHECY HILE sitting at my desk in the Director of Athletics room, at the University of Illinois last week, I received a letter, the first letter delivered to an official of the University by the new airplane mail. The letter was sent from Mayview and bore the writing: “If not delivered in five days, return to Mr. Everett Foltz, Chief Mechanic for the Mayview Fire Department.” After opening the letter I was astonished to be able to recognize Everett’s old handwriting, he started out by saying that his old Ford had just taken him a trip around the country, and that at different places he found the old members of the worthy class of ’19. When he wrote his Ford was back in its old position as fire-truck for the city of Mayview. The follow- ing is the record of the Class of ’19 as it was written by Mr. Foltz in this letter: Thelma Atkinson is employed as assistant to the Director General of the Railroads. Charles Ammerman is chauffeur for the girl that used to be Gladys Huff. Andrew Barr and Rush Ott are Physics instructors in the Chicago high schools. Elmer Burke is captain of the battleship which operates on Crystal Lake. Some of his faithful gobs are, Frank Love, Earl Fiscus, Arthur Payton and Leo Stockwill. Gladys Brand and Irene Porterfield are writing a book upon the subject “How to get by in the classroom.” Their principal is do not talk loud enough for the teacher to hear you. Dorothy Burres and Earl Wagner after ten years of trials have finally succeeded in eloping. Jessica Brennan is driver of a taxi which runs from Urbana High School to the interurban station. The taxi is run upon the request of Principal Flaningam, so that the students from the eastern towns will not have to be dismissed fifteen minutes early each day. Arline Bing, Emma Daly and Hazel Barnard are leading politicians in “No Man’s Land.” Leroy Buckingham is following in the footsteps of his father, giving B mentality tests to the students in the high schools at Buckley and West- ville. Mary Somers, Mary Crawford and Mary Snodgrass are all trying to change their first name so it will be spelled “Married.” Charles Claybaugh, Frank Witt and Leland Goben are stage hands at the Palace theatre in Detroit. Lois Carmen is a detective in Coffman’s five and ten cent store, she sure can scare those shop-lifters. Burt Cole, Arleigh Winget, “Tony” Schneider and Howard Werts are farming in various parts of the country. Leon Carpenter is still smoking those horrid old cigars. He is the worst enemy of the Anti-cigarette league. Lester Davies is section foreman for the K. U. T. That shows what an education will do for ye. Katherine Dennis and Harriet Gill are studying to become mem- bers of the ministry. Nelle Eiklor, Helen McGeehee, Pauline Greenlaw and Katherine Reilly are members of the chorus in “The Passing Show.” Some chorus! Eh? Reginald Flom is banjo player in Jordan’s Jazz Band. Uneeta Good is doing truck farming north of town. [Forty-six I luismuaru Maurice Gordon, Harold Glasscock and Joseph Graham are bankers out in Colorado. I always thought this was too far east for “them dudes ’ Alphonso Rosales Gomez is minister to South America. Clara Glawe is a nurse in the ambulance corps of the Burnham Hospital. Dorothy Howe is the cartoonist for the Christian Science Monitor. Herbert Harmison is successfully filling the place left vacant by the death of William Randolph Hearst. Papers will be five cents now. Lenora Hayes and Esther Kaufman are teachers in the Cham- paign High School. Irene Joiner is running for Alderman of Cleveland on the same ticket with Charles Noyes for Mayor. Irene and Clair Kendall are prominent citizens of Sidell. Grace Lindley and Bernice Wolf are still trying to grow tall and handsome as is the senatress of Illinois, Miss Beatrice McGraw. Frances Messersmith and Florence Schuster are Salvation Army lassies in Russia. They are feeding the Bolsheviks doughnuts. Jesse Mclnnes is coach of the track team at the Thomasbory High School. Curtis Mumford and Woody Thompson are still wondering why they didn’t take advantage of those talks Dad Elliott gave during the three “C” campaign long years ago. Marian Osborn has Chicago by the ears. She is making a great hit with her toe dancing. Helen Putman is still making her favorite brand of powder that can’t be rubbed off by any man. Flora Perkins has taken Bernice Smith down south with her to live on her ranch. They have hired Elmer Scoggin for chief cow boy. Garnet Price has the honor of being the first woman conductor on the Wabash railroad. She is looking forward to a promotion to the Mc- Kinley Lines. Melvin Root and Arthur Skelton are successors to E. V. Kirby and Son. Fannie Scott is woman editor of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat- Republican. Erma Smith is matron at the Urbana High School. Hildreth Spencer and Lucinda Sullivan have joined the Russian Ballet. Earl Stearns is manufacturer and chief advertiser of dyes, that are guaranteed to suit your color. Margaret Schieb is beating the ivories at G. W. Lawrence’s music store. She has the opportunity of playing all the new pieces free. Gladys Shaffer is still trying to win Mary Pickford’s fame in the movies. Lilly Smith, Corine Taylor and Hazel Tibbs are all members of the School Teachers’ Union, hence they are out of a job. Lois Toy, Ruth Wascher and Olive Wisthuff are studying Greek in Rome. Louise Good and Claradehl Wallace are private secretaries to Al- bert Wharmby, ambassador to Africa. They say that he is to marry an African Princess. Virgil English is practicing medicine in the small town of Seymour. Tis said that if he keeps at it long enough he will become a first class “Quack.” Well it must have taken Everett a long time to visit all these people; but we have enjoyed all the news. There is the bell! I must meet my next class. Good-bye. Tom McWilliam Garman. I Forhj xrrr i ] luisiuuaru HATCHET ORATION Senior Representative Herbert Harmison Junior Representative Vera Keubler Twas in the year of ninety-eight That the good ship Main did meet its fate That from obscure reason and unknown cause With all disregard to international laws, The people of Spain set their men to do The thing that then set the world askew, Then “Uncle Sam” did set his mouth And call his men from “North” and “South,”— The sons of men who in sixty-one Had gone to war with sword and gun To fight each other; who fought and bled, And left their fields all strewn with dead,— The one to break, the other to save This union that their father’s gave To this land of freedom, and only now Did they renew their friendship’s vow, And each to each gave loyal hand And went to war, a united band, To avenge the wrong that Spain had done They suffered under southern sun, And each one did his valiant deed And each one gained his honor’s meed. And just as soldiers now in France Or in the conquered land, perchance, Find things of interest for souvenir, To send to friends whom they hold dear,— So back in ninety-eight, they say, Down in Cuba, one fine day, A soldier tall and brave and true Was stationed out on duty hard, The farthest outpost line to guard. There came to him a reverend sage, A man all bent with cares and age, And begged with all the force he could That he be given drink and food. He bore a hatchet in his hand An ancient relic of his band. He offered this to the soldier then And said that to him ’twould prove a friend, If he obtained it, as thus he would By being kind to him and good. I I'ortu-iifiht] (The luiscniaru Vw So he gave the old man food and drink, And then he set him down to think, What he should do with this emblem rare, To whom to entrust it for tender care; With happy face and gleaming eye He made up his mind, “Urbana High” Shall have this hatchet, it shall pass As each year ends, from class to class Each Senior class shall hold it dear And keep and guard it one full year, And when they leave the classic walls, And desert the old beloved halls, They’ll pass it to the next in line; And with it, as it goes, each time Shall go the blessing of this sage, On Urbana High from age to age. But let each Senior, e’er he goes. Tell to the Junior what he knows Of the faults and foibles of his clan, That they may each, both maid and man. Correct their faults and thus prepare To be full worthy to have the care Of this ancient emblem. Then Junior class Will you present here lad or lass A champion of your cause to be, To meet me here in contest free; To prove to all by force of wit, Leaving not a doubt of it. That you are worthy of this trust Before we part, as part we must. Junior enters: Well, little maid with eyes of brown Are you what the Junior class sent down? Their warriors bold sure must be few If you’re the best that they could do; They surely had no thought or plan That you should come to meet a man! Else had they sent a maid of size And not just one with charming eyes. You are such a little goose,— 1 11 step on you when you cut loose. Junior: Well, tho’ you’re monstrous tall and slim, You must be spread on mighty thin; An inch or two and six full feet Of nothing else than pure conceit! [ Forty-nim nryy .... And tho’ you are so very tall Tis farther that you’ll have to fall Take right good care, you do not swoon For 1 shall pierce your puffed balloon Of vanity with darts of wit, And make a useless rag of it. And prove to you and all the rest That little things are sometimes best. Senior: Well then let’s see what you can do To prove your boastings not untrue Before you here in rank and file The Seniors sit. Now make your trial Of biting words and stinging tho’t 1 swear that I will beat you out, And do not hesitate to boast That I will give you roast for roast. Junior: Nelle Josephine Eiklor A gift she has,—not just a dab,— A really royal gift of gab! She’ll speak right out and all convince Of what she says, and never wince, Out of regard for time or place, From telling one right face to face, Just what she thinks, and does not care To stop the damage to repair. Senior: Harold Lumsden He struts around with nose on high And passes all the others by, As if he owned the earth, and yet With many a sigh and fret He wonders why they will not all, Come answering to his beck and call To do his bidding. But, should he smile, And be right cheerful all the while,— Forget himself and think of men,— Perchance he’d be successful then, And carry out his cherished plan To make himself a leading man. Junior: Elizabeth Frances Boggs Miss “Betty” Boggs, as you’ll agree, Looks like a great big doll to me. 0 [Fiftv] luiscmaru Q_ ‘r? ga w......„-=. |F ............ A Christmas doll right off the shelf Or one that Santa brought himself And put into my stocking. With clipped bangs That right above her lashes hang, And reddened cheek! I do declare She makes a picture fine and fair For all the “Uni.” boys to see When she goes out to dance a wee! For high school boys she has no eyes, In “Uni.” boys her interest lies;— Full many a man has lost his heart,— And felt the pain of cupid’s dart; And tho she’s nothing but a miss Just listen while I whisper this;— That she must be at home by ’leven Is sure to grieve full six or seven. Senior: Bennie Brierton ’Tis not a diamond or opal rare That Bennie cherishes with care! A tiny “Ruby” of a girl Sets his heart all in a whirl, It’s surely well that she lives near. To Bennie’s home;—or else I fear That Bennie’s heart would be quite sad, He’d be a lonely little lad If he could not cross the way And see bar forty times a day. Junior: Margaret Jean Schieb She is a charming little lass, This maid of the Senior class, What are your boys whom you call men, A doing all this time. Where have they been That they should let a girl so fair Pass by them all,—and never dare To call a halt or interfere When she goes chasing all the year, And you stand by and watch her pass, With a youngster from the Freshman class. Senior: Lola Becker A maiden tall and pale and fair With carefully marcelled hair Through which one sees when one comes near The ghist and gleam of a tiny ear, [Fijly-onc] {The luiseniaru Her heart is filled with the burning fire Of mad ambition and wild desire To attract attention; and thus her face She poses with affected grace,— And uses her eyes as best she can, In a coquettish way to catch a man. Junior: Andrew Barr, Jr. A bashful lad, this Senior boy Who never yet had known the joy At least his friends do so relate Of asking Katherine for a date, It took a week of joshing hard From all his friends, before his guard Of temper down did fall, And he went out to make a call On Katherine, dainty maid demure For now our Andrew roused for sure, Would show his friends what he could do, And he has shown them through and through For since that time, as sure as fate, He’s never failed to have a date. Senior: Evelyn Adams She has studied hard and made her mark, In each of her studies she’s a shark. But she’s just waked up, we’d have you know, To what it means to have a beau; Her very first, at sweet sixteen Has filled her soul with joy, I ween, At least she suffered joyous shocks, When he held her arm for three whole blocks. Junior: Helen McGeehee Altho’ it was against the rule Helen oft came late to school, She must give her hair that extra twist,— And put her bracelet on her wrist,— She must choose each day with utmost care, Just what dress she has to wear,— In fact it all must be just so, That she might well impress her beau, To cure her fault, and others’ too, The faculty studied what to do,— Then caused concern to not a few When they announced a minus two I Fifty-t h o | die luisrntaru Would be of each and all the fate At any time that they came late And now our Helen, Oh, alas! Is a much hurried little lass. Senior: Dorothy Whitaker Tho’ she’s now a little wild She came to us as a “wonder child’’ From all I’ve heard, I well might glean Her ardent wish to be much seen To attract attention from all around, Fills her whole being to the ground, It may seem just a little queer Hut every morning, as I hear, She empties, e’er to school she goes Her entire powder-box on her nose. Junior: Charles E. Noyes He’s woefully proud, I tell you boys, Woefully proud of Charles E. Noyes, He has no pride of purse or self But is wonderfully proud of just himself! He has a gift and talent as a poet, But he wants us each and all to know it, He talks at “Lit” ’till ’tis absurd Just for the fun of being heard,— Till some one from a group of boys Calls out, “0 please eliminate the “Noyes!” Senior: Homer Garrison Tho’ to Urbana High he’s new He is well known to not a few He made the team in basketball, And thus won fame with one and all, He made a hit in Decatur too And all the girls made great “to do,” And filled his heart with glowing joy When they called him “Pretty Boy.” J unior: Jesse Marguerite Ghant You will note as you pass by, The color in her cheeks is high, And each one says with a sidewise wink “Wonder whence comes all this pink!” Is it health, or is it wealth,— I Fifty-three | (Tlu' Juiscniaru And does it just creep on by stealth? When Jesse doesn’t know it? Oh me! I wish you one and all could see, When with some favored gallant him She trips around each noon at Gym. He clasps her close; he holds her tight, She suffers neither fear nor fright,— In spite of hint or open mention, She gives no heed to school convention. Senior: Clarence Smith As though he were lit by a speial fuse Clarence, at first, doth all enthuse O’er each new thing he’s asked to do He’ll undertake to carry through Anything that you suggest, He’ll promise that he’ll do his best But when the “new” has worn away And troubles thick beset his way, Up go his hands, and with a frown From further effort he backs down. The only thing to which he sticks, To which he gives repeated licks, Is Latin I. He’s tried it twice, And this year brings it up to thrice. To one thing else he has been true Full many a month. But ’twill not do To tell too much of his Homer trips— Right through his hands how money slips— But would his “case” go up in smoke If Clarence happened to “go broke?” Junior: Charles Claybaugh Around these halls, where e’er you walk You’re sure to be hearing Claybaugh talk— He’s either telling what he did Or else he’s lifting up the lid Of all he’s going yet to do, And we are sure his wagging tongue Right in the middle part is hung, So that both ends of it are free, To sing his praises to you and me. Senior: Lawrence Bowditch An agriculture student he, As busy as a little bee. [Fifty-four] ®he luiscmary He’s up to agriculture tricks Of cultivating little chicks He undertook to keep alive Of little chicks, fully five He fed them corn and oats galore, And of each feeding kept a score Then he fed them greens and wheat, And added to that scraps of meat. Meanwhile he counted all the cost To find out what he gained or lost When he his little chickens sold,— And sadder tale was never told,— Seven dollars was his loss Over what the chickens cost, You may figure if you care, How soon he’ll be a millionaire. Junior: D. Curtis Mumford Tall and lean and skinny he About as thin as he could be!— But in every way a boy well can He measures up to a full sized man. In all his judgments sane and fair In all his friendships on the square. Senior: Thank you for your kindly toast Give’n Curtis for a roast And e’er we bid you all “good-bye” And take farewell of Urbana High We’ll toast the Juniors one and all,— May all that’s good your class befall. To help you win your way through life To bring you victory in your strife To be a mascot unto you In all you may attempt to do We give you e’er from you we pass,— From Senior to the Junior class,— This ancient emblem of our school. Follow close its code and rule; Use it well, and when you pass Give it to the oncoming class Thus may it e’er as time goes by Reign blessings on Urbana High. I Fifty-firc iihe luisrntaru VALIDICTORY ADVANCEMENT IN LIFE NE of the great questions most prevalent in the minds of the people today is: “What is Advancement in Life?” Let me tell you what this term practically includes and what it should include, according to the great writer, John Ruskin. practical meaning of advancement in life, at present, is be- coming conspicuous in life; obtaining a position which shall be acknowl- edged by others to be honorable and worthy of praise. It is easy to see that the ones who follow this theory are those who desire to be in good society not that they may become a part of it, to give and to take, but that they may be seen in it. They are more concerned with reputation than they are with the attributes of true character. Real advancement in life today must be based upon true character, and this is best developed through education. Ruskin’s theory, “He only is advancing in life whose heart is getting softer, whose blood warmer, whose mind quicker, whose spirit is entering into living peace,” is the only one to follow if he wish to truly advance. Classmates, as we bid farewell to these halls where we have spent our four years of high school life, and to the instructors who have so diligently guided and directed us in all our efforts, let us step forth with the firm determination to use, to the best advantage, the education we have acquired in helping ourselves and others gain advancement based upon true character, and thus pay society our debt. Anthony Schneider. [Fifty-aix] (Elie luismnary ROMANCE PSTAIRS amidst a series of cries, gurgles and splashes, Billy was being made ready for the trip to town, joy of all joys for Billy. First under the water, then above, Billy was prone to kick himself out of bounds of Nurse and drive her almost to the point of exasperation. Billy, not being gifted with a judicious temperament, and not seeing the ultimate good of the washing, only furthered the distance between him and town. As for the vocal accompaniment of the scene of action, it could best be described in the metaphor of the ocean, recalling the slow, gradual rise of the wave, supplemented by other little waves, reaching a pitch that approximated—to change the metaphor—the robustness of a Texas oil boom. Whereupon, when the roar had reached its summit, Mother called down from below stairs with dampening matter-of-factness that the time was flitting fast. The morning was golden and a cool breeze blew over the grass with a sparkling freshness. Out in a sand-pile under the apple-tree sat Jimmy, sublimely innocent. Jimmy was absorbed in building a tunnel through the soft warm sand. He wasn’t going to town,—and he had a reason. Mother descended the front steps and hastened towards the back-yard, Billy preceding her, auspicious and shining. “Oh, Jimmy, I’m gonna have a ride on the street-car, a great big ride, and maybe we’re goin’ to the movin’ picture show, too, and maybe we’re goin’ to see some animals, an’ ever’thing!” Billy cried tantalizingly. “I don’t wanna see any animals! said Jimmy stanchly. But no matter how strong his determination was, he could scarcely allay the delightful visions of street-cars and pink ice-cream which arose before him. At this point there floated over to him, “Jimmy dear, don't you want to go with Billy and me, you always used to be wild when I ever mentioned town. Haven’t you changed your mind yet, Jimmy?” in a sweet Mother’s voice. “Don’t wanna go,” from Jimmy, as he dug his chubby fists deeper into the tunnel. With all the wisdom of four long years, Jimmy discreetly kept his reason to himself. Mother had an engagement with the dentist, so she couldn’t wait to coax Jimmy into going. Anyway, she knew Jimmy. As she turned to go, she said: “I told Delia to keep an eye on you and to give you some cookies if you want some, Jimmy.” But Jimmy desired neither cookies nor Delia. As soon as Mother and Billy were safely out of sight, he darted quickly into the house, up the front stairs, and into his cunning little room. From his elephant bank on the dresser, he quickly shook his two hoarded pennies, and after peep- ing carefully around the open bed-room door, descended the stairs with alacrity. He ran across the front lawn to the back-yard, and hesitatingly but bravely peeped through the morning glories which covered the fence thickly. “Hello Patty,” he called. “’Lo, Jimmy. Why, where are you, Jimmy?” “Here,” answered Jimmy, as he scrambled to the top of the fence. “Look what I got, Jimmy!” cried Patty excitedly, “aren’t they cute. Daddy brought them last night.” “Pooh, rabbits!” exclaimed Jimmy disdainfully. “Why, Jimmy Westcott, don't you like rabbits?” cried Patty in- credulously. “No, I don't! Say, Patty, (changing his tone) look what I got!” “Oh-h-h, Jimmy.” Patty drew in a deep breath. [Fifty-rcvcn 1 I 3Iht BRnsmarg “Listen, Patty, let’s get some—let’s go—for a walk,” he finished hurriedly. “Alright,” she agreed, jumping up and down excitedly. “Come on, then, let’s hurry.” And Jimmy took her by the hand and together they scurried out of the yard and down the street. In a few minutes they arrived at the little grocery store where Jimmy was relieved of his precious savings and received two red sticks of candy in return. Then on they walked, the candy sticks in their mouths, both deli- ciously happy and carefree. People who chanced to pass them, exclaimed at the little blue-eyed maiden, with the yellow bobbing curls, and at the sweet-faced, chubby little escort by her side. And a sweet pair they made, hand in hand. Suddenly Jimmy snatched one of Patty’s curls. “Gimme a curl, Patty,” he boldly demanded. “You can’t have any,” graciously replied Patty. “P-Patty, do you like—do you l-love me, do you, Patty?” was the next sudden question. “Uh-huh! Why?” “Cause I love you!” he blurted. Silence— “Patty, will you gimme a kiss?” And after a second’s pause, Patty’s little rosebud lips met Jimmy’s. Then breathlessly, “Patty, some day we’re gonna marry each other, aren’t we?” “When we get real growed up, we will, alright,” and then she added: “Say, Jimmy, don’t we have to have a ring or sumpin’, Mary’s sister does, and I saw it. It’s awfully perty.” “We ot to be ’ngaged, I guess, Patty,” said Jimmy, ruefully, “’fore we can get married. ’N I don’t know where to find a ring, either.” “I know! Make one out of clover blossoms!” shouted Patty, triumphantly. And so together they made the ring and made a wreath for Patty’s curls, besides. By this time, the sun was scorching hot, and the little wayfarers, having suddenly discovered that they were tired, hot and thirsty, sat down under the cool shade of an elm to rest. After a very few minutes Patty, being only a very human little girl, said briefly: “I wanna go home.” And she looked as if she could burst into tears pretty easily. Jimmy was just a little boy, though, too. “So do I,” said Jimmy. So they started once more on their tired little legs, this time for home. But where was home? Where was home? It was hours after lunch-time, on that pretty day in June, when Old Dooley, the policeman, fetched two very tired little wanderers to their anxious homes. Yes—two hungry and tearful little wanderers, yet both a bit gleeful, both a bit fascinated with the charm of their great secret. Bernice Wolfe. 11'iftu-t iuht I (Dje Ixnscmary C3 (Tin' IRosemary Edward Mason President Dorothy Whitaker Vice President Ruth Gibson Secretary Vera Keubler Treasurer Grace Needham H istorian [Sixty 1 (Ehc Ixoscmanj HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’20 AST year’s history closed with mention of the ’20VVs. As was prophesied they have succeeded in being represented on the staff of officers of the Junior Class and, have proved an asset rather than a liability. At the first meeting of the year, the following candidates were elected to office: Edward Mason, president; Dorothy Whitaker, vice president; Ruth Gibson, secretary; Vera Kuebler, treasurer. At the same meeting class dues were raised from fifty to seventy- five cents a year per head. For this reason, so far as I can ascertain from cross-questioning non-taxpayers the class pocketbook was not so full as in previous years. The Juniors decided to have a jolly Hallowe’en party, but October 30th had come, gone, and was lost forever by the time the “flu” was over with. On the fourteenth of November plans were discussed to raise money for the United War Work Campaign. In a meeting on the twenty- first, extra pledges were signed which amounted to twenty-five dollars. The class determined not to lag behind in the race, with its contribution, so with their usual enthusiastic willingness, the Juniors came out ahead, with a total of three hundred fifty-five dollars. Thirty-three dollars of this was raised by selling eats and snapshots. This again was more than any other class raised otherwise than by pledges’. Even if the United War Workers do not happen to know that the efforts of this particular class brought forth the most money, the Class of ’20 is satisfied in believ- ing that when they use those extra dollars, they will appreciate such efforts, whoever made them. March the second the class was greatly shocked at the news of the death of one of its best members, Edwin Fletcher. Three days later the Juniors attended his funeral in a body and thus expressed the sympathy and honor due such a prominent fellow-student. In deciding just what sort of talent the class excels in, the task is very hard because the Juniors are so good in everything. They have taken about all the studies offered at Urbana, from Manual Training below-ground, to sewing ’way up on the flag pole. So many were overcome, converted rather, by Miss McHarry’s encouraging eloquence last year, that two English III classes instead of one had to be incorporated to accommodate their overwhelming (?) num- bers. We hope that our precious English Magazines will be- a true in- spiration to aspiring Freshmen, and a lasting memorial to the ability of the Juniors promising wits. In athletics this class nearly always has the biggest turnouts at practices and the largest attendance at games. It has not won every game played but it tried to play clean and square, remembering that “It’s not the fact that you’re licked that counts, but how did you fight and why?” Dramatics calls for Juniors. Half of the Literary Society play cast was composed of such, and the Geometry play needed Juniors to complete its success. The class responded gladly to all S. O. S. s for acting and in the future it will give the class of ’20 much pleasure to answer your dramatic appeals as long as the stock lasts. The Juniors have a Halfway-House-to-Songland in their generous representation in the Girls’ Glee Club. (Tweet, tweet.) The school orchestra also is largely made up of musical celebrities from this class. During the year, some of the most promising Juniors have hustled into the Senior stage and are now riding on to bigger things with that coach as a brilliant light dimmed in a class so full of other lights, bored also with “interlopers” who panted at their heels trying to catch up. You I Sixt y-otic ] ®he Jinseutary are forgiven Junior-graduates, for what else can be done now? And the “third year is a charm,” you know. Reader, after scanning over these many talents—which are cur- tailed in this sketch to save paper—can you put your finger on the fore- most one? I fear not. The only way to classify the genius of this class is for me to say modestly, “we lead in every line we carry,” and then look away, while you catch your breath. Keep it up Juniors! Let us light anew the torch the Seniors have glowing. We will make its flame burst higher and brighter than ever before, and our last year will be one of glorious achievement after three years of leadership. Grace Needham. [StV y-firoJ (Ehr Hnscnumj THE TRAGIC END OF THE CIRCUS WARM July breeze blew lazily through a quiet little New England village. Even the afternoon sun had seemed to catch the languid air of the tiny town and shone half-heartedly down upon it as though from a matter of habit. Fat old Mr. Rogers sat upon his shady porch, nursing an unusually severe attack of gout in his foot. This foot was tied up wilh numerous bandages and rested conspicuously on a chair. His grumbled words and long-drawn groans, perhaps unnecessarily loud and drawn out, were uttered at intervals to remind his long suffering wife and neighbors that the pain in his foot had not yet diminished. Between these outbursts, his restless, near-sighted eyes gaed ill-humoredly about him, portraying the sour spirit within. He had looked and looked again for some paper on his lawn, or dirt on the spotless walk, or for anything about which he might complain; until, about the fortieth time, his head began to nod and his eyes finally clased. Suddenly he awoke with a start what was that noise? It undoubt- edly had come from the direction of his barn. What!—a chorus of troubled barkings and mooings and unintelligible shoutings increased his bewilderment. These suddenly ceased and the calm silence again feigned in the listless town. He looked stupidly about him. The sun was shining just the same—or had it grown a little brighter, perhaps in interest or amusement over something that it saw? Then Mr. Rogers lay back again, having reached the conclusion that he must have been dreaming, and prepared to announce his sufferings to the public again. His deep breath was checked, however, by the frantic mooings of his only cow, which he had left in the barn lot. What could be the matter? Who would dare to— still the sounds persisted and at last in desperation, he decided to find out for himself what was bothering his cow, since his wife did not seem to be doing it for him. An unusually loud note of protest from that creature made him carefully raise himself and hobble around the porch toward the barn. Suddenly the barn door flew open and out rushed a large, very active creature followed by several furiously barking objects. Following these, came two shouting figures, which suddenly stopped at sight of Mr. Rogers and quickly disappeared before his dim eyes had recognized them. Mr. Rogers watched the rapidly approaching group with astonishment and then fear, until he became convinced that the cow had surely gone mad and was coming to hurt him. “HELP! HELP!” His wife and some of the neighbors rushed to the windows in time to see a truly remarkable sight. Mr. Rogers, so terrified that he could hardly see which way he was going, was tearing across the yard in front of a frightened cow, which in turn was pursued by two tiny puppies. Mr. Rogers, glancing backward, saw that the distance between the approach- ing cow and himself was lessening, and redoubled his efforts. Forgotten now were his gout, dignity and infirmities. His main object was to reach a low tree a few yards distant. Gasping for breath, he gave a final effort; and, with a jump truly remarkable for such an old man, safely pulled himself up on the lowest branch just as the frightened cow rushed past and out of the gate, followed by the playful puppies. Not until they had disappeared in a cloud of dust far down the road would Mr. Rogers consent to leave his perilous perch. Then with great difficulty, he dragged himself to the house and threw himself on the couch, so completely worn out by the excitement and the unusual exercise that for once in his life he was speechless. [Sixtu-thicr | ®iu' luiscmavu As the sun sank, it seemed to smile upon two little boys behind the barn, who were rocking back and forth and shouting with laughter. This was a far different and more exciting end of their game of circus than they had anticipated. Although the hippopotamus and lion cubs had escaped before they had given their performances, old man Rogers had amply substituted and had surpassed their wildest dreams. Alice Savage, ’20. |Sijcftf- ou� ) (Dic Ixnscnumj WHY IS IT Why is it the clouds come up, And make the earth seem dark and gruff? Why is it the rain comes down, And gives new moisture to the ground? WHY IS IT? Why is it the clouds roll by, And the sun comes out and clears the sky? Why is it the rain drops flee When followed by the breeze so free? WHY IS IT? Why is it the flowers bloom, And make sweet fragrance where e’er strewn Why is it the birds do sing, And add new peasure to the spring? WHY IS IT? Why is it that life comes in, And the world is full of ruin and sin? Why is it that life ebbs away To the unknown place of a better day? WHY IS IT? Rudelle Hurd. (Dje luisemanj THE JOURNEY Through deep ravines the rumbling train has passed, Crossed rivers wide, and wilderness vast, Seen mountains high, whose peaks are topped with snow, And deepest valleys, where rocks lie far below. Past green and ripened fields the train has run, And deserts scorching ’neath the midday sun. But now its wheels are still, its journey o’er, It stands at rest, to venture forth no more. Katherine Dennis. ISu' tf-jsijr] Cliu' Ixosnuaru HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1921 N the eight day of September, 1917, 121 boys and girls en- tered the Urbana High School. One month later we assembled and admitted the Class of 20i 2 temporarily, thus increasing the class membership to 151. In October a class meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers. The following were chosen: President—Charles Hendricks. Vice President—Marie Riordan. Secretary—Charles Ewalt. Treasu rer—Carl Cavanaugh. Historian—Hendrick Bode. Class Advisor—Miss Klineau. On the eighth ‘of March a class meeting was held to select class colors. Blue and gray soared high above the others in the final votes. The class of ’21 soon proved to have in it good material for athletics, Charles Hendricks and Roy Miller played football on the first team. We are also represented in track and baseball. In the Annual Stunt Show the Freshmen put on a comedy. On the committee were Dorothy Whitaker, Janet Kinley, Margaret Cavan- augh, Eugene Forker and Charles Reilly. We returned to school in September, 1918, as Sophomores 125 strong to work for a successful year. On November the fourteenth, we elected the following officers: President—Richard Reilly. Vice President—Bessie Earnest. Secretary—Agnes Manning. T rea s u rer— E d wa rd Laflen. Historian—Marie Riordan. Class Advisor—Miss Yoder. This year we found that it was quite a struggle to meet the finan- cial needs of the class, but in spite of that, the Sophomores contributed very liberally toward the Liberty Loan, and toward the various war funds. Those representing the class of ’21 in the Minstrel Show given February 14, were: Maurice Armorintrout, Paris Hotchkiss, Maurice Evans, Edward Laflen and Vinal Smith. On March 14, the Sophomores put on a very clever stunt called “Graduation Night at Pumpkin Center” for the Annual Stunt Show. The committee was composed of Roberta Moore, Eugene Forker, Edward Laflen, Agnes Manning and Richard Rielly. Our class was well represented in the French Plays given at the Literary Society Meetings and many of the girls were in the Girl’s Chorus. Harmon Hays brought honor to the class of 1921 by winning the Miller Medal Contest. Thus we end our two successful years and here’s hoping we shall continue to make as good a record in the future. Marie A. Riordan. (Elie luisnnaru THE PROMISE When I awoke one lovely day, Spring’s breath was in the air. White clouds were sailing in the sky And green peeped everywhere. Reaching their twisted branches high, The trees stood out against the blue. They touched the azure of the sky, They sparkled in the morning dew. A robin sent her sweet, clear call From the freshest of the foliage green; And sheltered in the cedar tall Her new built nest was plainly seen. A soft, sweet, vagrant spring breeze Came rustling where I lay And whispered through the arching trees The promise of a perfect day. And now the birds are on the wing, The blossoms on the spray,— The trees and lawns and hedges ring With robin’s music gay,— And all our hearts are welcoming The blossom time of May! Bessie Ernest. (The luisentaru WHAT MARY DID HERE never was such a wonderful locket, Mary was sure of that. And it belonged to her, her only, this was even more wonderful. She would hold it in her hands and feel its pearl incrusted surface and pinch herself to make sure that she was not dreaming. But how did she come by this possession? The tiny drousy village of La Rochelle found itself awakened and in active life that first year of the war. Soldiers were constantly coming and going, for this was a supply station. Many officers came through the village and became acquainted with the inhabitants. Mary was returning from a ramble across the hills when rounding a turn she come upon a man pinned down by a horse. She instantly recognized him as Lieutenant F. His horse had stumbled and fallen. The Lieutenant was unconscious when she reached him. She ran for help and within an hour he was in one of Mistress Wyatt’s beds. For three days he stayed here with a sprained leg. On the fourth day he went limpingly away only to come back in the evening with a gift for Mary. They had become very good friends in the four days. The gift was a gold locket with the initial “M” on the front in fine pearls. Mary’s mother consented after a little arguing to let Mary accept this gift and this was how she came by this beautiful locket. Into this town, soon, General Pershing was to come to meet Gen- eral Foch. Mistress Wyatt and Mary were invited to go to a reception to be given when they came. This was an event to look forward to and Mary was very much excited about it. One Sunday morning Mary asked permission to wear her locket to church. Her mother consented, telling her not to think too much about it in church. At church an offering was asked and one by one the people left their seats to deposit things on the growing pile. This offering was for the suffering soldiers at the front. Mary’s mother took a brooch which her husband had given her before he had gone to war and put it on the pile. This act decided Mary. She took off her locket and took it although she did not want to. That night Lieutenant F. received a letter from Mary. It ran thus: To Lieutenant F. Dere Ser: It gives me payne to tell you that I parted with your most generous gift. But it was a good cause and it was all I had to giv. But I beg you to forgiv me as I only ask it in the name of our suffring soldyers. Your sincere friend, Mary Wyatt. The day of the great reception came, and Mary watched the review of the troops in the afternoon and went to the reception in the evening. During the reception Lieutenant F. came and asked to dance with her. Everyone was watching the dance. It was a very pretty sight—the French officer and the dainty little girl in a flowered dress, dancing to- gether. As they finished, a burst of applause greeted them. Lieutenant F. took her back to her mother. He told her that he honored the sacrifice she had made and it was the kind of giving that would render the country free and independent. Mary was very silent on the way home. Her mother thought her asleep. But Mary was not sleepy. It had been a wonderful evening to her and she was thinking about it. All of a sudden she pulled her mother’s head down to her, and, giving her a tender kiss, said: “You must tell no one mother dear, especially Lieutenant F., but I would not exchange this evening for twenty pearl seed-lockets. Winifred Ernkst. (Du' luisrmary HOW? Western sky with streaks of gold Across it stretched, Which, reaching far, Do seem to touch Evening star to star Swiftly the belts of yellow fade And sink into the background deep Until they’re gone; And through their death Looms up the Moon, her stars thick sown. And floods the duskiness of night With golden wine. Grace Needham, ’20 (Clie Hustniaru t c (Elie Hosiuuanj Frances Webber Vice President Byrns English President Ramon McGuire Treasurer Basel Brune Secretary Catherine Barr H istorian Scvmtv-four) (Llic Husemarg HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’22 HE class entering Urbana High School in the fall of nineteen hundred eighteen has enrolled one hundred eighty-one pupils of which one hundred five are girls and seventy-six are boys. This class has for its officers: Byrns English, president; Frances Webber, vice president; Ramon Maguire, secretary; Basil Brune, treasurer, and Catherine Barr, historian. The colors chosen for the class are old rose and gray. During the United War Work Campaign the Freshmen opened their pocketbooks to the extent of about one-fourth of the total quota. The Freshmen showed much interest in the school athletics. As the football season approached Omar Alman, William Schroyer, and Byrns English were our players. Of these Byrns English will receive a “U” as a player on the first team. Byrns English also represented our class in basketball. The boys chose a class basketball team of Kenneth Smith, captain, Charles Webber, Proctor Wallace, Basil Brune and Stewart Wright. Omar Alman ably represented our class on the track team. At Jacksonville he ranked first in the shot put and second in the discus throw; at Charleston second in both shot put and discus throw; and in the Illinois Interscholastic he ranked first in the shot put and second in the discus throw. The girls also were interested in athletics. They chose a basket- ball team composed of Bernice Shaffer, captain, Violet Root, Esther Wil- son, Louevan Foote, Ida Becker and Gladys Fiscus. The volley ball season now opening shows the Freshmen to be interested in that game also. A debating team consisting of Josephine Boner, George McCam- mon and Basil Brune represented our class in the interclass debates.. At a class meeting a stunt show committee consisting of Stewart Wright, chairman, Harriet Howe, Catherine Barr and Richard Blair, was appointed. This committee immediately chose Miss Lowenstern as coach. Then came the task of selecting a stunt. After much search and revising, “The Family Album” was selected. This stunt proved an exception to all rules, and for the first time in high school history the Freshmen were given first place. The class of ’22 hopes to acquire many more honors during the remaining years of our high school life. Catherine Barr. (.S ft lit H-fil'r I (the luisentaru NIGHT Dark, yet clear the night descended, Now are light and shadow blended, Evening winds are gently blowing; Fading light is softly glowing; Now the jewels of the night Blossom like the flowerlets bright; And o’er all the peaceful hue, Down through Heaven’s darkening blue Falls the summer moon’s soft light, •jqSiu Suiua |.n?p oq; qiino.iqi 3ui;ji.ia Gently, smoothly, soft, yet strong, It floats on evening’s breath like song; Falls on darkening trees and hills, Lighting up the grassy rills. Oh what charm, my heart’s delight Captor, sweet, My Lady Night. Frances Goodcell, X | Scv nty-six J Wit luiscmaru ELISE RS. Stenson was straightening the rooms, and had just sat down to sew, when she noticed the postman closing the gate behind him. “Elise dear, would you mind running down stairs and bringing the mail to me, please?” called a tender voice to the girl of seventeen in the adjoining room. “Yes, in just a minute,” was the reply. It was but just a minute when she entered the room holding out a letter towards her mother. “That is all there is today,” she said as she turned to leave the room. Mrs. Stenson opened the letter with a little anxious feeling, for the postmark was that of a foreign city. As she read a strange look came across her face and when she had finished her face was white and her hands trembled. “Oh! mother, what is the matter,” exclaimed Elise. Even against the wish of Mrs. Stenson. she took the letter from her hands and read: MRS. J. N. STENSON, Dear Madam : I find it necessary to write you to obtain information regarding a matter which has been placed in my hands. It has come to our knowl- edge, that during the years 1917-18 you were doing Red Cross work in France, and that in June of the latter year, you found a neglected baby girl, near one of the ruined villages. Not being able to locate the child’s parents or friends, you took her to your home in America. During these years the family of this girl have searched for her, having never given up hope that sometime she would be found. Within the last few days a circumstance unexpectedly enabled us to identify, almost positively, the child whom you took home with you, as the daughter of these parents. To make this identification complete, it is necessary for you to give full information concerning her age, general appearance, when found, and of her life during the years she has lived with you. It will be of great ad- vantage to you as well as to us if you will comply with this request. Yours respectfully, R. S. Gaillard. “Oh! mamsie,” cried Elise as she finished reading the letter, “does this really mean my own father and mother----------” She checked herself from saying more when she saw the face opposite, for Mrs. Stenson’s eyes were filling with tears. “Does it mean that maybe I must go--------- will have to leave you?” For a few minutes neither spoke, but later when they were more able to discuss the matter, it was decided that it was best to answer the letter immediately. During the days and months that followed, letters came and went. It had been found that Elise was the lost daughter and also it had been decided that she would make her trip to France to her own people early in the spring. The last one or two months were very dear to Mrs. Sten- son and also to Elise. It was hard to part, but each stood bravely and not until the boat was far from the shore did Mrs. Stenson’s spirit break under the realization of the loss of the girl, who had been as a dear daughter to her. The next year was a lonely one for Mrs. Stenson and sometimes she felt that she could not endure the separation. She felt very much more the loss of her Elise than others realized. The following spring brought a letter from France. “I must see her, I must go,” said Mrs. Stenson to herself, “but,” she hesitated, “can I leave here?” [SYmi y-s roi] ©lie Bosmitarg Comforting words from her friends were all that was necessary. “Go, why of course you shall go,” they told her and she did go. Four weeks from that day found her in the arms of Elise. “I’m so happy,” Elise cried, “and if only mother was not so poor- ly---- She can’t do very much and it makes it rather hard as you know. Mrs. Stenson soon saw that Elise’s mother was not well and had learned from both of them, Elise and her mother, that she had not been well since the war. The shock of the war and the loss of her little girl was more than she could bear, and with the passing of the years, her health had begun to fail. She grew weaker and weaker and one day she told them all goodbye. “I’m happy now,” she said softly, “I—found my—little girl.” Elise looked down upon her with tearful eyes, but at the same time slipped her arm around Mrs. Stenson, and whispered: “I must give up mother, but another has come to take her place.” Sarah Marie Bevis. [ScvcHty-eii ht I ®lit' luisi'ntaru THE LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY ITERARY and Debating Society of 1918-19 has been a decisive factor in keeping the spirit of Urbana High School alive. At the beginning of the first semester there was much interest shown in ticket selling and 133 were sold. The officers elected at the close of last year were: Kenneth McCracken, president; Margaret Schieb, vice president; Dorothy Palmer, secretary; Andrew Barr, treasurer, and Harold Lumsden, sergeant-at-arms. Owing to the resignation of Kenneth McCracken, Margaret Schieb became president and Charles Ammerman, vice president. During the year nine regular meetings were held, in addition to interclass debates and the oratorical contest. Great enthusiasm was manifested in all. First came the Junior-Senior Debate, December 6, the subject being, “Resolved: That the United States government shall institute a system of military training.” The affirmative was defended by the Seniors, Virgil English, Fannie Scott and Woody Thompson; while the negative was upheld by the Juniors, Otto Lessing, Lawrence Bowditch and Charles Noyes. The judges, Mrs. Frailey, Mr. Finfrock and Mr. Britt decided in favor of the negative. Next was the Freshman-Sophomore debate on January 10 at which time the Sophomores, Maurice Evans, Bessie Ernest and Harman Hayes spoke for the affirmative and the Freshman, Josephine Boner, Basil Broon and George McCammon for the negative on the question, “Resolved: That the employers of labor should be compelled to adopt the principle of closed shop.” The judges, Miss McHarry, Miss Honey and Miss Hos- kins decided in favor of the affirmative. The two winning teams, Sophomores and Juniors, were to have held their debate January 24; but owing to the failure of the Sophomores to appear, the debate was forfeited to the Juniors. An attempt was made to have the yearly triangular debate between Decatur, Danville and Urbana, but due to existing circumstances, the attempt proved to be useless. Finally, a dual debate was arranged between Danville and Urbana. The teams met on April 18, the subject being, “Resolved: That the United States government should continue the control of railroads five years.” The affirmative team, Charles Noyes, Harmon Hayes and Virgil English debated at home, while the negative, Herbert Harmison, Harold Lumsden and Woody Thompson went to Danville. The Urbana teams were defeated at both places. On December 20, the Society held a dramatic program in the High School auditorium which was free to the public. The first part of the program was given in French. The last part consisted of a play by John Kendrick Bangs entitled, “A Proposal Under Difficulties.” On April 4, our attention was turned to Oratory. The Miller Medal Contest was held at this time, nine students taking part. The judges, Mrs. Frailey, Mr. Maguire and Dr. Hunter gave first place to Harman Hayes and second place to Evelyn Adams. We were represented at the Charleston Oratorical Meet, May 10, by Frank Hutchins in the Dramatic Section, Charles Noyes in Modern Poetry and Harmon Hayes in Oratory. All were chosen to take part in the final contest and Charles Noyes received the gold medal in Modern Poetry. The social side was not neglected. Three parties were held, two for members of the society and the other was an all-school party. All proved to be great successes. The election of officers for the coming year took place May 8. [StH't Hltt-ninc] 'Sire luisiunavu Those elected were: Charles Smith, president; Grace Needham, vice president; Evelyn Adams, secretary; Lawrence Bowditch, treasurer; Harmon Hayes, sergeant-at-arms. We extend to them our best wishes and hope that the coming year may be even more successful than the one just passed. Dorothy Palmer, ’20. [i;i lhty (Ehe luisemaru Margaret Schieb President Charles Ammkrman Vice President Andrew Barr T reasurer Dorothy Palmer Secretary Harold Lumsden Sc r yea nt-a t-A rtns | h'iijht n-iinc 1 Cliu' Ixnsnuartj THE HI-Y CLUB I-Y is a newly organized club of our High School which is affiliated with the Young Men’s Christian Association. It carries with it the general purpose which is to “Create, main- tain and extend throughout the High School the highest standards of Christian living.” To further this end it meets once a week at the High School, some phase of the Christian principles is treated. Also a discussion leader, Mr. Porter, of the University, takes charge of our discussions. At times the club has had men from the . University, from the Y. M. C. A., and from town to speak to us. As a young organization the club has felt that a lively interest has been taken in it by the High School boys in general. The club is open to anyone who wishes to join, except Freshmen, who nevertheless are admitted to meet- ings, and notwithstanding we had a wide membership among the boys this last semester. The club has had as a part of its meetings what is termed “bean suppers.’ They have been a good drawing card, and usually an average attendance of about thirty people out. Very good speakers for the occa- sion have always been secured. The club has been instrumental in securing the speakers of a basketball assembly. Mr. Huff and Mr. Borton, University cheer leader; “Dad” Elliott to lead a three “C” campaign; Lieut. W. C. Brooks to talk about the war; Captain McKendrick, Canadian officer to speak; and the Hi-Y officers had charge of a father and son banquet. The three “C” campaign led by “Dad” Elliott was a big success. In this campaign for clean speech, clean living, and clean atliletics on April 21. 22, and about 153 high school boys out of a possible 200 were the signers of the pledge to live a better Christian life. It is hoped that the campaign can be repeated next year, as it did much good to the boys and girls of our high school. The father and son banquet held on February 17, 1919 was a con- tinuation of the plan started last year for closer relation between father and son. At this banquet we had ninety-four plates reserved and Rev. Frank D. Adams spoke for us. He had a fine talk and this did much to help the Hi-Y along. The history of the officers for the past year has been one of con- tinued change. To begin with the officers were Kenneth McCracken, president; Clarence Smith, vice president; Homer Greer, secretary, and Harold Lumsden, treasurer. McCracken moved away. This left the presidency vacant. McCracken was expected to return the second semester so no president was elected. Harold Lumsden was elected vice president. To succeed him as treasurer, Maurice Evans was elected. Thus it stood until April of this year, when McCracken did not return. It was then deemed advisable that a president for the remaining part of the semester be elected. So Curtis Mumford was elected to fill out the year as presi- dent and as such he has done fine work. To Harold Lumsden goes the recognition of having been the factor in keeping the club going this year. It was only by his untiring efforts that the club is firmly established. The officers have co-operated heartily in carrying out their duties and to them the school owes their gratitude for the Hi-Y club being as strong as it is. We are looking forward to a big year next year and with the new officers having a good start, it is certain that the club will surpass its record of this year. [Eiyhlu-ttvo I Woody Thomson, ’19. e to ■ce V '-VS rf,rc. ©hr Ixnscniaru CERCLE FRANCAIS E have been especially fortunate this year in having a new organization to add an interest in French. Much enthusiasm was aroused in the organization of this club shortly after the beginning of the first semester; but not until the second semester did the club really become organized. The club has three divisions with three French instructors as advisors. The colors chosen were red, white and blue. Each division has its motto and name. Miss Irwin’s group chose: “La Camaraderie” for its name and “Vouloir C’est Pouvoir” as their motto. Miss Lewis’ group calls themselves “Les Enfants de Tri Couleur” and “Le Cercle de La Fayette” is the name of Miss Gaynor’s division. The whole club meets once every month in a joint meeting with Byrns English as president, and Margaret Scheib as secretary. The vice presidents, Cecil Linicome, Robert Woolbert and Mary Mumford have done much for the uplift of the society and deserve much credit. The club has not only had its meetings for the members of the society, but has also given an interesting entertainment for the public. A play called “Noel Rose” was given which was enjoyed by all. Two very pretty folk dances and a very clever little playette were given under the auspices of Miss Lewis. Another very pretty folk dance and several recitations, which were well given, completed the program. The last meeting of the club for the year was held on May 21. Miss Irwin’s division furnished the program and the play which was given was unusually successful. Owing to the absence of the president, Byrns English, not as much work has been accomplished as was expected; but on the whole the club has done excellent work considering that this was the first year of its existence. It is very likely that the club will become a permanent organi- zation and the members are looking forward to great advancements in the future. Fannie Scott. [Eiffhty-four] tElir Ixnscnutru THE GLEE CLUB F all of the girls of the Glee Club could express their opinions as to the amount of real fun that they have had during this year, they would all say that they have had at least, if not more than in previous years. Much work has been accom- plished at our meetings, in spite of the fact that good times have been a popular issue. With Miss Morrow’s able help and training, many difficult selections have been learned. Several of these were given at the meetings of the Literary Society and also at all-school assemblies. The Club was also highly honored by being asked to partake in the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign at the Uni- versity auditorium, at which patriotic songs were sung. A party, which was given at the High School in the spring, was one of the interesting features of the year. A delightful luncheon was served in the cafeteria, which was very prettily decorated. Dancing and games furnished amusements for the latter part of the evening. No operetta was given this year owing to the changed conditions caused by the war and the Spanish influenza; but the girls have displayed exceptional talent, as was shown in the selections which were sung be- tween acts at the Senior Play. Those who will return to High School again are looking forward to the Glee Club of next year with great hopes and ambitions; while those who will not return, feel as though they have received so much food from the club that their time has been put to a great advantage. Fannie Scott. I Kiuhty-five] (llic luisctuaru C «s (Llic Bnsmaru THE ROSEMARY STAFF Herbert A. Harmison Editor-in-Chief Margaret Schieb Assistant Editor Virgil English Business Manager Howard Werts Assistant Business Manager Dorothy Howe Art Editor Andrew Barr, Jr. Circulation Manager Katherine Rielly Assistant Circulation Manager Fannie Scott Literary Editor Reginald Flom Itoast Editor Everett Foltz Photographer Tom Garman Athletic Editor Dorothy Burres Calendar Miss Me Harry Faculty Advisor it [Eighty-tteven] (Lln; Hnsiuuaru L. 5 HE Urbana IIij?h School debating teams gave their big debates later this year than usual, owing to the fact that the debates had to be postponed. Urbana High has been proud of her debaters this year, and it was with great pride and confidence that she sent her negative team to Danville and kept her af- firmative at home to debate the question, “Resolved: That the govern- ment should continue to operate the railroads for a period of five years.” The negative team, which went to Danville, was composed of Herbert Harmison, Harold Lumsden and Woody Thompson. The affirmative team consisted of Charles Noyes, Harmon Hayes and Virgil English. Although the decisions of the judges were two to one in favor of both Danville teams, we are proud of our boys and their ability as debaters. They cer- tainly had their material well in hand, were interested in their subject, and delivered their speeches only as orators could. Mr. G. V. Knight of the University of Illinois coached the teams. Affirmative Coach Negative [ Eigh ty-ciyht] (Die luiscmaru i HE dramatics of the year have suffered on account of the war. The expense was such that it was deemed adviseable not to have very much along the lines of dramatics. But even at that, we have been very fortunate, for we have had among our larger productions a literary play, a Stunt Show, and a Senior Play and already our dramatics show signs of reawakening. Our school work was broken into in October and December on account of the influenza epidemic. This was, in a large measure, the cause of our delay in dramatics. Finally, Miss Ricketts, literary critic at that time, conceived the idea of having a play for the last meeting of the Literary Society before the Christmas vacation. So a play entitled “A Proposal Under Difficulties” by John Hendrick Bangs was presented at that meeting on December 21, 1919. It was given in good style for amateurs. Dorothy Palmer, as the Irish maid, played exceptionally well and was the star of the cast. Dorothy Howe, as the lady in question, also carried her part well. The two boys that completed the cast were Harold Lumsden and Woody Thompson. Along with this play, the French sections of Miss Gaynor, Miss Lewis and Miss Irwin each gave a short act. These were very well pre- sented and the coaches deserved much credit for their success. Although these acts were spoken entirely in French, they were easily understood for ‘‘actions speak louder than words.” The United or Allied program as it was called was favorably received, and was a very appropriate close of school before the Christmas holidays. Following the re-opening of school in January, rumblings of a Stunt Show were heard afar off at times, and they finally materialized on March 14, 1919. There was presented on that evening four individual acts, each by a class in high school. The show was unusually clever and was beyond the expectations of the most optimistic students. The judges by a vote of four to one gave the decision to the Freshmen, the first Freshmen class to ever win the Stunt Show. Their act was entitled, “The Family Album” and was the most entertaining stunt of the evening. Much credit goes to Miss Lowenstern, their coach, and to Stewart Wright, the Stunt Show committee chairman. Although the Senior act, entitled, “A Court Scene” was cleverly produced and offered much amusement, it received only one vote. The work of the coach, Miss Ricketts and Virgil English, Stunt Show commit- tee chairman, deserved much praise. The playing of Herbert Harmison in the role of a young boy was by far the most entertaining and cleverest individual work of the evening. [Kiyhty- iine) (lite Ixnseniaru The Junior act was “Have Faith, Take Chocolate Water, Be Cured,” coached by Miss Price, and the Sophomore stunt was a “Graduation Night Out at Pumpkin Center,” coached by Miss Lewis. Following this, on next Friday evening, the Girl Scouts gave an interesting entertainment in the auditorium entitled, “Breezy Point.” Several of the High School girls displayed coming dramatic talent. About the time of the Stunt Show a curious quilt, hung in the upper hall, attracted our notice. Later on our curiosity was satisfied; the quilt was made by the Geometry classes. They gave a play entitled, “Scenes in a Union Depot,” at which time the quilt was auctioned. The play was a success, furnishing amusement to all present. Our all-school party had as one of its stunts a “moving picture.” The Scenerio was written by Grace Needham, ’20, and coached by Miss McClurg. The cast appeared in shadow upon a screen and furnished amusement for all. The dramatics of the year came to a close on May 29 with the Senior play, “All-of-a-Sudden Peggy.” This proved beyond a doubt that the dramatic spirit of the U. H. S. was yet alive and that the class of ’19 had among its members, actors of remarkable talent. The title is a very appropriate one, for the acting of Helen McGeehee as “Peggy” kept Virgil English as “Jimmy Keppel” continually moving to stay apace of her “all- of-a-suddenness.” Not only was Jimmy affected by her suddenness, but the staid “Lady Crackenthorpe” played by Pauline Greenlaw, and “Major Archie Phipps,” her brother, who was no more than our illustrious Her- bert Harmison, spent most of their time in planning how to keep her from doing what they thought disastrous to them. This disaster, so to speak, that they wished to avoid was the prevention of Peggy’s marrying their brother Anthony, “Lord Crackenthorpe,” or whom we know as the in- imicable Reginald Flom. As it was, it turned out that Anthony married Peggy’s mother, “Mrs. O’Mara,” played by our amateur Nelle Eiklor. Of the whole family, “Millicent” in the person of Katharine Rielly was the only friend Jimmy had in the plot, and she played her part well. Mrs. Colquhoun, played by Dorothy Howe, gave variety to the act through the excellent display of her elegant costume and “superbly languid” manner. Another actor, Everett Foltz, as “Jack Menzies,” served as a most useful and confidential friend that Jimmy had outside of the family. And last, but not least, were the most humorous characters of all, the two servants, “Parker” and “Lucas.” The first was played by Elmer Burke, and the latter by Charles Noyes. They were typical representative servants of the calm, steady, slow-going English type. The credit for the business end of the play goes to Andrew Barr, the most efficient business man of the Senior class; and only through the untiring efforts of Leland Goben did we have our stage management and equipment down to the finest point. And now the story would be unfinished if the coach, the most untiring worker of all were forgotten. Miss McHarry put in more than a month’s hard work in coaching the play; and it is only just that a part of the recognition for the successful presentation of the play should go to her. Thus our task is done. The class of ’19 has run its race in High School. We pass to the next class our most sincere wishes that they may have in the following year the best dramatic season that has ever been seen in Urbana High School. So the curtain falls, we go out to our vaca- tion—and the world. Ninety) (Elicluisiunaru N September 12 a call was made for football candidates. The following old men responded: Capt. Lewis, Blue, Hendricks, Garman, Blair and Miller. The following new men soon showed foot- ball ability: English, Forker, Stockwill, Schuster and Harmison. The first few weeks were spent in light practice and in polishing off the rough edges. On October 5 we journeyed to Danville to play our first game. The trip was made early in the morning and the game started at ten o’clock. The Dan- ville men were much heavier than our men, but by clever team work and heady playing we were able to hold them to a 6 to 6 score. When the final whistle blew we were only four yards from their goal. The following men played the first game: Blue, Blair, Garman, Forker, Miller, Har- mison, Schuster, Wright, Ammerman, English, Hendricks and Capt. Lewis. The next week was spent in hard practice in preparation for the game with Springfield to be played at that place. In the middle of the week our coach was drafted for the army, but the school board was very fortunate in obtaining the assistance of Mr. Breckinridge, an employe of the Thrope Ammerman garage. “Breck,” as he called by all the players, put the men in condition for the game. The trip, a very long and tiresome journey, was made over the Wabash. Springfield had been rated a strong con- tender for state championship, and our players thought that they would have little chance of winning. The game started with Urbana receiving the ball, and in only a few minutes we scored a touchdown. The game proved to be one of the fastest high school games played during the season, and when the final whistle blew Urbana was victor by a score of 19 to 10. Lewis was the star player for Urbana, while Sternaman of the Spring- field team was their main star, scoring all ten of their points and being in every play possible. The next game was played at Mattoon with the Mattoon High School team, after a month’s vacation because of the influenza quarantine. During this vacation two of our games, one with Peoria and one with Tuscola, had to be cancelled. We did not have any practice, and by the time school reopened it was just like starting at the first of the season. However, on November 9 we arose at 4 a. m. and caught the 4:30 train Coach Brkckinridgk I Ninety (hn | (Dn'luiscmaru (Dir l nsinnanj Capt. Lewis (Fullback) Blue (Right Guard) for Mattoon. We arrived there before business opened and between then and 2:30 p. m. we had a very lonesome wait. The game was played at the old Fair Grounds southeast of town before a large crowd of rooters. As in recent years, Mattoon proved to be our jinx and the score at the end of the game was 6 to ( . Captain Lewis proved to be the star of the game, always gaining ground and giving splendid interference. Just before the final whistle blew he caught a forward pass and had raced 50 yards when he stumbled and fell just two yards from Mattoon’s goal. The next week was spent in hard practice in preparation for the Decatur game. The trip was made on November 6 in a drizzly rain which started before we left Champaign and continued after we arrived in Decatur. The game was played on Milliken Field. It was very muddy and in some places pools of water were in sight. The Decatur team was very large and much heavier than our team, but they lacked the spirit which had been driven into our men by the Coach. The game was very slow because of the mud, and at the close we had the heavy end of the score, 9 to 0. This was true in more ways than one for each player had to carry home a suitcase which had increased in weight about fifteen pounds because of the mud picked up from the field. The following week and a half was spent in earnest practice in preparation for the annual Thanksgiving game with our rivals across the border. For the past two years Champaign had not lost a game and we thought it was up to us to be the first team to administer defeat to them. The night before the game a steady rain fell, and all the next day the sky was cloudy with a very strong wind blowing from the southwest. This did not dampen the spirits of the rival teams however. The game was called and Urbana received the kick at the west end of the field, but [iXirutu-thnc] (Du' JRusentart) Stockwill (Left End) Wendricks English (Left Halfback) (Right Halfback) on the first play the unexpected happened, the ball was fumbled and a Champaign man recovered it. This placed Champaign in scoring distance and on a few plays Temple scored the first touchdown, Meyers kicking goal. After this score Urbana seemed to lose its pep and Champaign scored at will the first half, which ended in a score of 20 to 0. The third quarter just added thirteen more points to their score, making a final score of 33 to 0. In this quarter Lewis broke away for a neat run but was tackled on the sidelines. He was thrown against the benches and suffered a cut in his neck. During the fourth quarter Urbana fought a real game and held Champaign scoreless. The game ended with the ball in our possession in the center of the field. Majors was the star of the Champaign team, always running back punts for long gains. By using the famous Illinois shift, Meyers made many long runs around our ends. They were very successful with the forward pass, making three of their touchdowns in this manner. Capt. Lewis was the star of Urbana, making first down the only two times that it was made by us. During the season the following men earned their letters: Miller, center; Blue, right guard; Carman, right tackle; Schuster, right end; Blair, left guard; Forker, left tackle; Stockwill, left end; Wright, quarterback; English, left halfback; Hendricks, right halfback; Capt. Lewis, fullback; Harmison, tackle. Champaign’s Line-up—Tucker, center; Gamble right guard; Bur- nett, right tackle; Capt. Lang, right end; Bash, left guard; Brownell, left tackle; Michaels, left end; Majors, quarterback; Myers, right halfback; Frakes, fullback; Temple left halfback. | Xinrly-four) ®Iu' luisrniaru ITU the completion of the new gymnasium, a basketball team was organized with Mr. Mc- Dougal, the manual training teacher, as coach. Mr. Me- Dougle won his letter at Wisconsin Uni- versity, playing guard while there. The previous years he had been coach at University High, Normal. When the call was made for candidates the following ex- perienced men responded: Earl Fiscus, who had played standing guard for three years at Muncie; Joseph Graham, a player from Danville; Homer Garrison, a center of high calibre from Pearl High School. The following new men responded: Gar- man, Cottrell, Wright, English, Harmison, Mumford and Greer. During the first few weeks some practice games were played with a team from Champaign. Although we were always beaten the boys showed much improvement from game to game. Coach McDouglf. The first game of the season was played with Champaign at their school on January 10. The Champaign team was the same team that had won their district tournament the previous year; and as this was the first game of basketball for most of our men, we were not expected to win. We scored the first points of the game, but as it progressed, their experience began to tell and our lead was soon overcome. When the final whistle blew the score stood 29 to 14 in favor of our old time rivals. On January 24 and 25 we played two games, Mattoon and Decatur. On Friday, January 24 we played Mattoon on our own floor and beat them 18 to 14. The second team started this game and played just as high a standard of basketball as the first team. The first team men played the last quarter. The next day the team journeyed to Decatur where we met our Waterloo by the score of 48 to 10. Decatur had a large school and a large crowd of rooters, but a small gymnasium. The east goal was fastened to the wall, and they played billiards off the wall without counting the ball outside. Between halves of the games a ukelele club consisting of twenty girls came out on the floor and played very pretty music to help entertain the audience. The next two weeks were spent in hard practice with the second team in preparation for the return game with Champaign played in our INinetv-fivr] %' luisnuanj ®ht luismnaru i MUM FORD GARRISON' FISCUS CARMAN GRKKR GRAHAM WHITE COTTRELL gymnasium. The seating capacity was not large, but every seat was filled. Champaign having as large a crowd as Urbana. The game was very fast and exciting with Champaign winning by the score of 22 to 4. Champaign used an almost perfect defense, Urbana making only one basket each half. The next game was played at Mattoon against the Mattoon High School team. Their court was much smaller than ours, consequently the first quarter went pretty much in their favor. Hut after the first quarter, the team work of our men and the guarding by Fiscus and Carman soon enabled us to gain the lead which we kept until the game was over. The final score was 21 to 14. The week end of February 21st and 22nd proved to be a very good one, as we won over Onarga on Friday and were beaten by Decatur on Saturday. We journeyed to Onarga Friday afternoon, after waiting one hour and a half for our train. At the Onarga station we found a crowd of rooters yelling for our team and their own. The Onarga team had not been beaten on their own floor during the year and the rooters doubted if we could do it, but soon after the game started we gained a lead of six points which we doubled in the second half, making the final score 24-12 in our favor. Our guarding in this game proved a severe stumbling block to Onarga as all of her baskets were made from long shots. Not once did the ball ever get near the Urbana goal. On the following day Decatur came up from her return game. It snowed all day and made walking very bad so the best game of the season drew only enough money to pay the officials. This game was by all means the most exciting game of the season, although Decatur won by a score of 33 to 15. The team played everything that they knew but the three years' experience of the Decatur men proved a great help in their winning. Sev- eral times during the game we came within a basket of tying the score lNinct f- cvcn ] (Elir Bnsi'iitanj only to have Bowman, Decatur’s star forward, cage a couple of baskets from the center of the floor and increase the lead of his team. In this game the playing of Garman of Urbana was very good. He covered the floor and whenever he got hold of the ball with a Decatur man, the De- catur man generally lit on the floor without the ball. Fiscus and Graham also played a very good game. The next week we were entered in the district tournament at Champaign, our first game being with Sidell on Friday evening at 8 o’clock. There was not much competition for us as we won by a score of 89 to 4. Our opponents did not make a field goal, scoring all their points on free throws. By beating Sidell we won the right to play Momence Saturday Champaign had won both of her games, therefore we were to play but we won by a score of 22 to 12. morning at 10:30. Th.s game was somewhat harder than the Sidell game, them in the afternoon at 3:30. Most of our men not being accustomed to the power of endurance that it takes to play three games in two days, were rather tired, and knew that we did not have much chance to win. We had only a few rooters from school against the entire town of Cham- paign, and that was discouraging to us. The first half was fast, but the strain of the other games soon began to tell, and the last half was not very exciting. Champaign won by a score of 40 to 15, giving us our third de- feat at their hands. Kankakee defeated Gibson City in the afternoon and they and Champaign played for first place in the evening. Champaign won with a score of 37 to 12. The following is a record of the men who earned their letters: Capt. Graham Points Made 41 Fouls 5 Cottrell 1G G Garman 11 8 Garrison 35 11 Fiscus G 5 Mumford 2 2 White 2 G Greer 4 2 The season developed some good men who at the start did not know the principles of the game. Garrison, the center, played a consistent game through the whole season. Capt. Graham was a forward that not man guards stopped. They might stop one hand, but the other worked just as well. Cottrell was one of the biggest little men ever seen in the high school games this season. He had a fighting spirit that many a guard will remember. Garman was the best fighting guard in this dis- trict. He covered the floor well, and also had time to shoot at baskets occasionally. Fiscus was the standing guard who could hit the basket. He will be remembered as one of the players that scored two of our four points in the Champaign game. Wright, after winning a place on the squad, had to retire because of an infection which he contracted from his gym clothes. English, a very fast guard, had to quit because of the eligibility rule. Greer, Mumford and White proved that they were as good as any of the men on the team. They could be substituted and the team would work just as well. I NinrtU’Cii ht | ®Iie Ixnsnuaru Much credit should be given to Mr. McDougal, our coach. He was an ideal man, always working hard to improve the team, and always being a proper man to accompany them on trips. The first season of basketball was completed with a percentage of .584, and with Cottrell, Garrison and Greer back next year the school should be represented in the State Tournament. GIRLS BASKETBALL MMEDIATELY following the basketball season, Miss Lowen- stern organized a girls’ tournament between the different classes. Each class played three games with the others; and at the end, the winning teams were picked by Miss Lowenstern. As the tournament progressed, the interest grew, and near the end the gymnasium was packed with rooters, yelling for their favorite teams. The Seniors won the tournament, with the Juniors second, Sopho- mores third and Freshmen fourth. The girls took much interest in these games, and it was no common sight to see girls with black eyes and swollen noses, running around the halls. It is hoped by the girls that in a few years that inter-school athletics will be taken up by them on the same basis as athletics for the boys. CLASS BASKETBALL The boys of the different classes organized teams, and games were played for class championship. Games were played every Friday evening, and as these progressed the best of the class players were given trials on the varsity teams. The games between the Seniors and Juniors were the most interesting, these being nearer the same size than the others. The Sophomores and Freshmen played high class basketball, considering the size of the players. The Seniors carried off the honors, with the Juniors second, the Sophomores third and the Freshmen fourth. These class games will give the underclassmen good experience for next year’s varsity work. ®ltc luisrutaru ITH the coming of spring, our spring athletes began to limber themselves up, and to begin practice in earnest for our track meets. The first meet of the year was held on Illinois field between Urbana and Champaign. Although Champaign won by an overwhelming score, our men were not discouraged; and the next week two of our men represented us at the annual meet held at Jacksonville. These two men, Lyons and Allman, each made eight points, which put us in fourth place. The following day they came back to Charleston where Allman made four points and Lyons three. Cham- paign won both of these meets by large scores. The next week was the annual meet held at Illinois open to all high schools in the state. In this meet Allman made eight points and Lyons six; this number of points tied us for fifth place with Champaign. The following men earned “U” by winning five points in a dual meet: Allman, Lyons, Mclnnes and Harmi- son. | One HundredJ (Tin' luisnmmj HE interest in baseball arose to a higher pitch this year than in former years, and a team was organized to represent the school. Mr. Court right was appointed coach and through his efforts games were played with nearby towns. The first game was played with Rantoul at that place. This game resulted in a victory for our team by a score of 13 to 4. The team played good ball, and at all times gave the pitcher the best of sup- port. The next game was played at Pax- ton with that school and we were defeated by a score of 5 to 4. The game went eleven innings, Paxton scoring the winning run on a passed ball. This game was the best of the season, and our team played better ball,- but the luck was against them. Re- turn games are to be played with these two schools and the team expects to defeat them by larger scores than in the games played at their towns. For the past few years the need of an Athetic Association has been felt among the student body, and just after the football season a meeting was called and the following officers were elected: Charles Ammerman, president; Orville Lewis, vice president; Byrns English, treasurer, and Herbert Harmison, secretary. Although officers were elected and a Constitution drawn up, no meetings have been held and no memberships taken. Athletics at this High School will never progress to any great stage until the student body and faculty get behind this association and put it on its feet. Coach Courtright IOut- H audit d Out ] ®hi' luismnaru e osemaru POEMS Football is a game of eleven, Baseball is a game of nine, Hockey is a game of seven, But fussing is a game of mine. There was a young man named Ted, Who kissed his girl on the eye-lid, Said the girl to the lad: “Your aim is quite bad, Let’s practice awhile,”—and they did. A Senior let out a deep groan It was “Mike” he tried to “bone,” But now he’s asleep In a grave ten feet deep. Moral—If you want to “bone” Mike, be prepared for a hike. Mary had a little lamb,— You’ve heard that before. But then she passed her plate And had a little more. What is love? A little sighing. A little crying, Sometimes dying— And lots of lying! Love me little, Love me well; If love is heaven, Marriage is h... [One Hundred Three1 (Elie Bosiuttaru Clhe 'Uasmnary POEMS I came, I saw, I pressed her hand! I begged her for a kiss She blushed, looked down, I stole the prize It was a dream of bliss. I’ve awakened from my dream since then, That kiss has cost me dear; I’m paying alimony now For it, twelve times a year. A DREAM OF SHAKESPEARE “To be, or not to be, that is the question!” Like Hamlet, I once made suggestion. As out I walked, I met a dog And raised my arm to strike it; When I heard a voice exclaiming “Hold” I answered “As You Like It.” As on I walked a loving pair I met; I soon discovered it was “Romeo and .Juliet” “Two gentlemen of Verone ’ while dressed in their best Caught a good drenching while out in a “Tempest.” They sat by the fire, hung their coats on a nail, While I related to them “A Winter’s Tale.” They stayed until the “Twelfth Night.” Until the storm had ceased its terrors They made “Much Ado About Nothing” Which proved “A Comedy of Errors’ Then came “Othello” and “Iago” too, Which brought to my mind the “Taming of the Shrew” Like “Richard the Third” I awoke And strange everything did seem, At last I realized my situation It was only “A Mid-Summer’s Night Dream.” Both he and she sat under a chestnut tree, Eating peanuts both he and she. First he kissed her and then caressed her, And the tree fell down and broke her chest-protector. The girl was young and very homely Her feet took up an awful space Her father let her out one Sunday She broke the Sabbath with her face. You may laugh and you may grin But if you sit on the end of a pin, I’ll bet ten dollars you’ll get up again. IOne Hundred FiveJ ®l« JRnsmaru (The Ixnsemaru A GOBS LIFE No more ham or eggs for breakfast. When the bugle blows for chow No more apple pies or dumplings, For we are in the Navy now. And they feed us beans for breakfast, And at noon we get them too, And at night they fill us up with good Old Navy stew. No more fizz or beer or highballs, When we get an awful thirst, If you’re thinking of enlisting, Best get use to water first. For the lid will be tight in U. S. A. And the drilling makes you warm, But you can’t cool off on liquor, Cause you wear the uniform. No more shirts of silk or linen, For we all wear O. D. stuff. No more night shirts or pajamas, For our pants are good enough. No more feather ticks or pillows But we’re glad to thank the Lord, That we got a hammock and blankets, When we might just have a board. But by jinks we licked the Kaiser, For the regulars taught us how, And, for Him, he’s the reason why, I am in the Navy now. “Shorty.” I One II undrcd SevenJ ( [}t Ixnsmaru Shcluisnmiry JOKES PRE-HOOVER DAYS IN ENGLAND Please don’t buy sugar! Leave it to the poor, It only tends to make things sweet and messy, There was none in the days of Agincourt And Crec.v! Potatoes, too! Why do you fondly yearn For things which come to table hard or sodden? They didn’t have them at the time of Bannockburn Or Flodden! Look to our dust bins! and avoid the trick Of senseless prodigalities and wastings, Think how they lived in One, 0, double six At Hastings! Surely the Ancients had not the monopoly Of self-restraint? You, too, can play the man. eh? They simply did without things at Thermopylae And Canne! —The Passing Show. IN A NUTSHELL At a teachers’ institute in an Eastern city a speaker said that, in his opinion, “the trouble with the public school system of today is: The teachers are afraid of the principals, the principals are afraid of the superintendent, he is afraid of the school committee, they are afraid of the parents, the parents are afraid of the children, and the children are afraid of nobody!’’ m NONSENSE (To the time of Ireland) Sure a little bit of nonsense Came into my brain one day, Though if I really have one It sure is hard to say; But when I found it waiting Sure I thought I’d be real kind And transfer it directly To the paper from my mind. So I fixed it up like poetry Just the way the poets do, And I tried to use good English. ’Cause my teacher told me to. And when I had it finished Sure it looked so fine and grand I thought I’d try to sing it, to the tune of Ireland [One Hundred Nine] ®hi'l usentary luiscmaru HEARD IN THE CLASS ROOM Miss Hoskins—“What was one of the great compromises of the Constitution? ’ Lester Davies—“Three negroes equal five blacks.” Miss Honey—“Leonard, what are you doing this afternoon?” Leonard Hank—“Nothing, why, do you want to go to the movies?” Tom (Jarman—“What is your daily income?” Hendrick Bode—“Oh, about twelve o’clock.” Earl Fiscus—“Do you carry garbage?” Driver of Wagon—“Yes, hop in.” Freshman (Coming into Physics class)—“Say, Mr. McDougle, Mr. Courtright wants some spotted ink to make dotted lines with, and a pair of sky hooks.” Curtis Mumford (In American History)—“Then the Knight ran through him with a sword in his hand.” Miss McHarry—“That isn’t poetry; that’s merely an escape of gas.” Leroy Buckingham—“Ah! Something is undoubtedly the matter with the meter.” Clarence Smith—“I want a belt.” Clerk—“How long do you want it.” C. S.—“C’mon I’m going to buy it, cash.” Miss McClurg—“Can you name a substance which is solid and yet can evaporate?” Leon Carpenter—“Limberger cheese.” Miss Yoder (After listening to a long expostulation)—“Roy would be so kind as to tell me what you have been talking about.” Roy Miller—“I’ve been talking about fifteen minutes.” Charles Am merman—“I’m going to get ahead in geometry this semester.” Miss Cline—“You need one.” Rush Ott—“Why are the muscles in my head so much smaller than the ones in my arm?” Mr. McDougle—“Because you don’t use them as much.” IOne Hundred Kln-rn] (Ehr luisemaru (LUe BRosemaru DOPE Earl WAGNER—“But, Dorothy, on what grounds does your father object to me.” Dorothy Burres—“On any ground within a mile of our house.” Howard Werts—“What do you suppose your father would do if I ask to marry you.” Gladys Gloss—“Laugh, I suppose, he always did appreciate a joke even if it was on him.” The Height of Absent Mindedness—On February 2, 1919, Miss Zelma Lowenstern, locked an innocent girl in her office, and made her stay there all morning. (s’Fact, name furnished on request.) Florence Baysie—“They tell me you were a leading character at the Senior Play.” Martin Lyons—“Sure— I was usher, I lead them to their seats.” Jessie (Hiant—“Don’t you think I ought to have my voice culti- vated ?” Ruth Savage—“No, I think you had better have it harvested.” Mr. Courtright—“Did you see her face.” PUPIL (In Manual Training Class)—“No, what was the matter?” Mr. Courtright—“Well, you should have seen her blush.” (Miss Johns.) Dorothy Whitaker—“What’s the matter with you?” Agnes Manning—“I just swallowed fifteen cents. Don’t you see the change in me?” Fannie Scott tells us that every summer she goes out on the farm and plants corn in her bare feet. Charles Clayraugh—“Say, you just dropped a brick on my head.” Laborer (Up above)—“Oh, that’s alright, you don’t need to bring it up, we’ve got plenty more.” Harold Lumsden—“And then he fell on his neck and wept.” Woody Thompson—“Well, I guess you would too if you fell on yours. It’s not very soft lighting.” Dorothy Howe— Hot air rises doesn’t it?” Arline BiNg—“Yes, I notice there are a lot of six footers around.” Pauline Greenlaw—“Did you know the Cafeteria plans it meals for tall people.” Elizabeth Boggs—“No, how’s that?” P. G.—“They expect a little to go a long way.” IOmc Hundred ThirteenJ CLhc luwnuiru Wht Ixosiuuaru L Wm. Kirby—“Do you know that the thinnest man I ever saw was so thin that he had to wear a clapboard on his back to keep his back bone from cutting his suspenders in two.” C. LiNClCOME— Hm, that’s nothing, I once knew a man so mean that he wouldn’t even buy a collar button. He had a mole on his neck and he buttoned his collar on that.” Dick Rielly—“I serenaded the girls last night and sang: “Come Birdie Come,” and this morning 1 was almost arrested for stealing chickens.. BY THE WAY—DID YOU KNOW THAT— A corkscrew is something you can’t get right unless it’s twisted. The Lord made the earth in six days so he’d have time to read the Sunday papers. The kind of hen that lays the longest is a dead one. The devil would learn to skate if he knew where in Hell to find ice. Once everything was so still in Miss Hoskins’ room that you could hear a gum drop. A fly has 9,369,999 pores in its body. If you don’t believe it, count ’em. If you fill your head with taffy you can get a job as fly-paper. Dorothy Schulz—“Mother bought a hat the other day and she had to run all the way home to show it to me.” Innocent Bystander—“What for?” D. S.—“She was so afraid the style would change before she got home with it.” Mrs. Barr—“Andrew, what on earth was that noise I heard in your room last night?” Andrew Barr, Jr.—Oh, that was me falling asleep. Martin Lyons—“Father, can I go to the moving picture show to- night? Father—“Nope, ’tain’t more’n a month since you went over to Illinois Field to the airplane stunt. Seems to me you want to be on the go the whole time.” — Teacher—“Say, we had a wooden wedding at our house last night.” Pupil—“Who got married?” Teacher—“Two Poles.” I Oik Hundred FifteenJ CLlii' luiscmaru ®be luiscmaru I). Palmer—“Say Evelyn, they say those Orpheum girls are bad.” E. Adams—“Oh, I guess they’re not as bad as they are painted.” Miss McClurg—“Harriet, what’s a skeleton?” Bright Reply—“A lot of bones with the people scraped off.” MISS Johns (« the meat market)—“Is that ham fresh?” Butcher—“Dunno, it hasn’t spoken to me yet.” Bob—“I’m a diamond cutter, did you know that?” rob—“How’s that ?” Bob—“I cut the grass on the baseball diamond.” Found in the study halt, property of Frances Smith— Dear Lola:— It seems years since I have heard from you and had the infinite bliss to hold you in my arms and call you mine.—My very own. With Ocean's of love, As Ever Yours, Leon Carpenter. Freshman—“What is dust?” Learned Senior—“Mud with all the juice squeezed out of it.” � Curtis Mum ford—“My sister had an awful fright yesterday.” Homer Greer—“How was that?” C. M.—“A big black spider ran up her arm.” H. G.—That’s nothing; I had a sewing machine run up the seam of my pants.” Arthur Collins—“Could you call snoring “sheet music?” Daughter—“Everett kissed me last night.” Mother (indignantly)—That is outrageous. Did you sit on him for it? Daughter—1 did. i as gaannzrrai In Iftn Hundred Seventeen) SEPTEMBER 9 School opened, no teacher in Chemistry, Manual Training, Physics or English I. Lots of little green “things” again. Freshmen of course. 10 Football practice, no coach, but the fellows started things just the same. 11 Freshmen were introduced to Mr. Flaningam’s speech: “For New Students.” 13 Nursery pins in the Freshman class are becoming more numerous each year. 16 School assembled again after a week end vacation. Ii 18 Charles Ammerman was heard to say once more that he wished he wasn’t engaged. 19 We found a true pessimist today. Woody Thompson wore a belt and suspenders at the same time. We sure felt for him. 20. Leo Stockwill took “Peg” Schieb for a ride and Byrns English simply fumed. 23 Freshmen finally have learned to find their way around unassisted. 24 We understand that Mary Crawford has a new teddy bear. Some thing to hug at last! 26 Charles Noyes started dancing himself into an algebra grade. 27 Football coach comes! Things humming for sure! 30 Elmer Scoggin and Nita Brierton find themselves affinities. Great life Elmer! OCTOBER 1 Tom Carman wore those awful socks to school. Oh, my head! 2 We had some additions to our class, several worthy Juniors joined in the race for a diploma. 4 Assembly was held and the football team made speeches: “We’re going to Danville tomorrow, etc.” 5 We tied Danville 6 to 6. Would somebody please kick us? IOne Hundred Hi ah teen] (Tiic Hnsmuary 7 Albert Warmby and Willis Atkinson got “rimmed for $2.50. We’ll never tell what for. 9 Football men working hard. “We’re going to beat Springfield Satur- day.” 10 Mr. Harget left for the Army with only ten minutes notice. Goodbye football coach. 11 Mr. Breckenridge took charge of the football squad. 12 We went to Springfield. Some trip. We won from the so-called State Champions, 19-10. 14 We were visitd by “Little In-Flu-Enza” and school closed indefinitely. 19 Game with Peoria cancelled. 20 Burial of Dudley Kirkland, ’15. 26 Football game with Tuscola cancelled. We are still “filling. 4 “Billy” Calahan died of influenza at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. 10 False peace celebration. Thirty-seven aviators from Rantoul flew over town. 11 Real peace celebration. No school. Everybody went wild, and we sure did celebrate some. 12 Back to school once more. 13 Big peace meeting at school, everybody happy and glad. 14 Assembly for United Charities. Mr. George Bennett spoke. 15 Mattoon, 7; Urbana, 7. Our old “Jonah.” 18 Rosemary election. All the Seniors much excited. No teachers in English. Zoology or Manual Training. 19 Real big assembly—United Charities coming along fine. Football men had to show off again. 21 U. H. S. gave $1,300 to the United Charities. 22 Urbana, 19; Decatur, 0. We brought back enough Decatur mud to start a garden. 25 Lieutenant John Lindsey killed in Texas. 26 We practiced cheers at noon. 27 Football mass meeting at 2:15. Gym classes had their pictures taken. Pretty? Of course. 28 Champaign, 33; Urbana 0. The tale is told. 29 No football team to be seen. Do you blame them for being absent? Everybody tired. Why? Dance, of course. NOVEMBER IOw Hundred Nineteen] 2 3 4 6 8 0 10 11 13 15 17 20 24 30 (Lite liusemaru DECEMBER Football men had to get excuses, and the faculty balked.” Mean old things. Illinois birthday assembly at 2:15. Athletic association organized. Six girls there too. First basketball practice. Senior class funds mysteriously disappeared. Report cards out. Faculty still “mad” at football team and hence they all got “flunked.” Senior class pins selected. Senior funds come back mysteriously. School board entertained teachers at 6 o’clock dinner in the Cafeteria. Everybody sick with the “flu.” “Hoodoo day.” Basketball team coming on fine. Practice game in basketball, we got beat. Literary Society had an allied program. Some show we claim. Christmas Eve dance. “’Nuf sed.” Vacation. Yes,two whole days! Blame it on the “flu.” JANUARY 2 School again. Assembly. We all learned a “pome.” 3 Literary Society debate postponed. More “flu.” 6 Elmer Scoggin and Nita Brierton were looking for a nice little bunga- low. 8 Andrew Barr, Jr., got up enough courage to “date up” Katherine Dennis. 9 Senior pins arrived. Weren’t the Seniors important? Freshman-Sophomore debate. Sophomores won. 10 Champaign vs. Urbana basketball at Champaign. C. H. S. won 29-15. 13 Nothing happened, all is well. 14 Arlie Winget continued telling the belles of St. Joe that he was the most popular man in Urbana High. 15 Earl Wagner bewailed the fact that all the women were fickle. 17 Defeated Onarga 15 to 6. Senior-Junior dance closed at 11:15. Oh, my! 21 “Dusty” and the Cafeteria still continued to see who could sell the most hamburgers. 22 Censored. 23 Censored. fg i I One Hundred Twenty) (Die Knscmaru 24 Mattoon vs. Urbana. U. H. S. won 18-14. 25 Decatur vs. Urbana. D. H. S. won 48-10. 27 Vera Keubler turned in a fake excuse and got caught. Naughty girl! 29 All was calm today. 31 Another end but still we went on. FEBRUARY ■. 3 The storm cloud of “exams” approaches. 7 Big mass meeting. Mr. G. Huff and A1 Barton talked to us and we sure did some yelling. Champaign game, 22-4. 10 The storm breaks upon our heads. 14 Calm follows the storm. We gaze upon (he disaster wrought by the great storm. Grade cards, of course. 15 End of first semester. Urbana, 21; Mattoon, 14. 17 The second lap of the race is on. 19. We can’t tell what happened today. 20 All was “peace” and “quiet” in U. H. S. today. 21 HiY minstrel show. Basketball at Onarga—Urbana, 25; Onarga, 12. 22 Decatur, 33; Urbana, 15. 24 Windy day. Reginald Flom rescued a lame man’s hat. 28 Basketball tournament. We met Champaign in the semi-finals and lost for a third time. MARCH 1 Tournament still going. 3 We lost our first Senior girl to cupid. Jennie Stamey withdrew from school to enter the sea of matrimony. 5 Helen Putnam fell down the north stairs and Arthur Peyton did a rescue stunt. 0 Reginald Flom brought Ruth Savage to the Rosemary office and Miss McHarry came up and chased them out. Too bad, Flom. 10 We forgot to write down what happened today. 11 First games of girls’ basketball tournament. 13 Calendar editor on a strike. No record left. 18 Strike settled. Second games of girls’ basketball tournament. 19 Three birthdays today, but we were “bribed ’ so We won’t tell whose they were. 20 Omar Allman got stuck in the mud on the football field. iaK (O K Hundred Twenty-one] i£f fegiiuii:mi ..|i.i- (Ehe luisentaru 21 Mary Crawford has found a man at last. Guess who? 24 Blue Monday. The wind blows and (Censored). 28 Miss Cline’s geometry classes gave a play. 31 The days still go by. APRIL 1 April fooled? Everybody was of course. Senior girls won basketball tournament. Senior boys won basketball tournament. 2 Signs of spring. Several new “cases” and a pair of white pumps appear. 4 Seniors becoming uneasy. Much concentration. 7 “Cy” Blue, Charles Hendricks and “Sheney” Forker all got spring fever and quit U. H. S. 8 Junior boys and some girls refused to write Chemistry exam over. The lab union is certainly becoming popular. 9 Spring vacation. 13 Dr. Rachael Yarros lectures to girls at 3:15. Movie at 8:30. ' 15 All school sing at 10:30. 16 All girls meeting at 10:30. Senior girls had a special meeting. Real orchestra at noon. “Swiss,” “Gus” and “Evan” visited us. 17 Elizabeth Boggs announced herself as a candidate for leading lady in the Senior play. 18 Pauline Greenlaw says she always wonders what her hair looks like while talking over the phone. 21 “Dad” Elliott here. Assembly at 9:45. All boys assembly at 1:45. Girls meet at 2:15. 22 More meetings and speeches by “Dad” Elliott. 23 Three “C” campaign closed. Much good accomplished. 25 All school party. Big time and lots to eat for everybody. 2(5 Urbana High School beat Rantoul High School 13-4 at baseball. 28 Tryout for Senior play. Girls mass meeting at 3 P. M. 30 Seniors becoming more and more anxious, and Mr. Flaningam will not relieve the strain. MAY 2 Urbana played Paxton at Paxton. Score: 3 Track meet. Champaign, 90; Urbana, 41. Paxton, 5; Urbana, 4. [One Hundred Twenty-two] (Lfye luisemaru 8 9 10 12 13 15 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 We found out that Katherine Reilly and Helen McGeehee gave out May baskets on May 1. They always will be kids. Assembly at 10:30. Charles Noyes recited a piece, of Charleston Contest. Announcement ‘awful” today, one of our faculty members We went to Jacksonville. Allman and Lyons got fourth place for us. Our two man track team took fifth place at Charleston. Suits $6.98 at Lowensterns. Maurice Gordon had a new one an hour after they went on sale. We saw something “loving” a cow. Bennie Brierton finally got his automobile running and took Ruby for a ride. Illinois Interscholastic. Allman and Lyons made fourteen points which tied us with Champaign for fifth place. Frances Webber still continues to “vamp” the Freshmen boys. Mr. McDougle showed us how to change a penny into a dime. We sure are learning the ways of this old world. Lola Frances Smith claims she is falling in love. Look out you’ll break something Frances. Beulah Bohlen, Margaret Scheib and Dorothy Howe appeared with some “keen” sweaters. Beulah must have run short of yarn. Clarence Smith and Helen McGeehee “skipped” afternoon classes and went to the park and fought it out. The course of true love never did run smooth. Ruth Savage continues to tell of her wonderful flight over Chicago. Sunday before exams. Everybody went to church. Seniors tried to get funny. Last day of recitations. Seniors got funny again. Exams. Exams and Senior play. Vacation. Senior picnic at Homer Park. Baccalaureate address. Exams again. More exams. We were still being examined. Alumni banquet. Eighth grade commencement. High School commencement. JUNE mbs I Owe I Intuited Twenty-three] ®Iic 3Kosemaru A MODERN SOLILOQUY To buy or not to buy: that is the question; Whether it is nobler day by day to suffer The scorn and sneers of our well-dressed neighbors Or take arms against this sea of troubles And by spending end them? To spend: to buy Fine clothes; and in this way to say we end The heart ache and thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to, ’tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish’d. To buy; to spend; To spend: perchance go broke: ay, there’s the rub; For in the days that follow what needs and wants may come When we have squandered all our ready cash, Must give us pause: there’s the respect That makes calamity of to much spending; For who would bear the why’s and scorns of friends Much better dressed, the proud man’s contumely, The isolence of the others and the spurns That wearing last year’s coat is sure to bring When he himself might a quietus make By shopping? Who would these burdens bear, To grunt and sweat under this weary life, But that the dread of something after spending, The journey down that lane That leads to the poor-house haunts the mind And makes us rather bear those ills we have Than fly to others that we know not of? Thus bankruptcy does make cowards of us all; And thus the in-born love of fine raiment Is sickled o’er with the dread cast of thought, And silks and satins and rich brocades In this regard their beauties turn away, And lose attraction for us. Lola Frances Smith, ’20. [Om Hundred Twenty-four] ®he luisemaru SvVv ROSEMARY ACCOUNT INCE the school as a whole thinks that the price of this book is too high, the staff hereby gives this official account of the financial status. DEBIT Life Insurance for all Editors Damage to Kodak Bribe to Critic Writing Paper Light Bill - Hamburgers and Hersheys Damage to Rosemary Office Artist - Actual Printing Miscellaneous Total $ 100.00 51.50 200.00 195.00 225.75 58.93 18.99 .07 95.30 351.11 $1,296.65 CREDIT Waste Paper - - - - - - - -$176.76 Hush Money from Woody Thompson and Dorothy Palmer - 10.00 (What about the “loving booth petition?”) From Certain People for Using Their Pictures - - 77.50 Sale of Rosemary’s ..........................................53.50 Advertisements - - - - - - 16.19 Uncollectible Charges ------- 171.53 Total.................................................$ 505.48 lOnt Hundred Turnly-fivc] CLlu' BRnseutary MY 1919 ROSEMARY When the western sun is hanging low And work for the day is done; 1 take my ROSEMARY, “That’s for remembrance”— And recline in my big leather chair. Although my school days long have gone— The best that I ever knew— There is yet a thought that remains with me, Tis a thought of Urbana High. Yes I see them all as 1 turn the page, All those that I used to know; There’s “Shorty” and “Peggie” and “Dottie” And so many of the others too, There’s only a few of our Class that’s left, Father Time has taken the rest But still they live in my mind’s open book As I think of Urbana High. Then when at last the sun is gone And I sit in the dusk alone 1 close that book with memories dear, And my thoughts to the present return; But I pause ere I lay the book aside To wonder if they are glad— My old classmates of Nineteen Hundred Ninteeen, When they think of Urbana High. Fannie Scott, T9. [One Hundred Twenty-six] AFTER lumu jXutupniphs (Owe Hundred Twenty-eight]