Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 23 about seventy of the young set of Valparaiso at a dance, given at the K. of P. hall, showing that their ability for entertaining is as great as that for cooking. Truly the Bridgets have made themselves felt in the V. H. S. during the past year. “A Bridget Supper’ ’is a com- mon phrase on the lips of the V. H. S. ladies and many a soft serenade has been poured forth under the window from the lips of a hungry O. M. S. in the hope of obtaining a delicate morsel. As yet, there has been none of the opposite sex fortunate enough to sit down to one of those delicious repasts, which are said to be “for members only;” i. e., Grace Leonard, Nellie Brooke, Florence Lytle, Amadel Kellogg, Verna Duggan, Jane Dalrymple, Martha Finney and Kate Swartout. “Here’s to the jolly Bridget girls, Here’s to the girls that cook, Here’s to the girls that laugh and smile And never use one cook book. Here’s to the boys who help them out, Also that help them eat (?) Here’s to the day they always meet, The very last of the week.” 0. M. S. Last fall several of the boys in the High School were struck with a brilliant thought. For some time the idea of having a club had been gaining favor, so the aforesaid High School hoys, with a few more, decided to form a High School club. After much discussion as to whether it should be a secret society or simply a “club,” the boys decided to organize a club which should hate for its motto “Eat, drink and be merry.” i As some of the members wished to have something secret about the affair, it was decided to withhold the full name from the general public and let only the initial letters oe known. Accordingly when it became known that a new club had been organized, called the 0. M. S., each and every one in the High School immediately declared that they knew what O. M. S. meant The O. M. S. boys have been greatly amused at the conjectures, which were everything, from “Oh, My Sakes ” to “Old Maids’ Society. The poor inno- cents may be somewhat excused for inferring the latter, though. The O. M. S. boys wished that their meetings should be strictly “stag,” but that the girls might not be entirely ex- bluded it was decided to give each member a “feminine ap- pelation.” The following characteristic names were adopt- ed: Ray Marine— “Maria.” (We all know his propensity for knitting and sassafras tea.) John Earle — the blushing, the coy — Phoebe.” Hiram Miller— whose very appearance brings up mem- ories of husking bees — “Mirandy.” DeForest Evans — on account of his angelic smile and sweet disposition — “Eva.” Lee Harrington— “Hattie Belle.” Tut, tut, keep quiet! Gene Eaton — “Jane.” He always intended to be a mis- sionary. Byron Smith— when you think of his stylish appearance, what would you call him but — “Samanthy.” Harold Harrison— We call him “Cecilia” on account of his saintly and musical nature. Guy Carr— the gushing— “Carry.” Dee Longshore — his failing for “ ” — “Polka Dot.”

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22 HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ATHLETICS— (Continued.) Again we say that with the support of our girls we can It was in the person of Mr. Skinkle. Henceforward our j do anything and we heartily thank them for the disinter- ested efforts in our behalf and in tEe interest of our and hearts beat faster and our work increased proportionately. their glorious High School. A scientific basis was assumed on which to plan our future work. A dual meet was planned with one of the neighbor- i ing towns, later to be known as Hobart. J HIGH SCHOOL CLUB NOTES. We, green as we were, determined to meet Hobart and get a worldly view of what a track team was ahd what it THE BRIDGETS. was expected to accomplish. One gloomy day we boarded a Pennsylvania train with a group of enthusiasts, mainly The Valparaiso High School, unlike the city in which it boys, and arrived safely in Hobart, Ind., only to meet a is situated, is not blessed with many clubs and societies, signal defeat However, it was not with our eyes shut, but it can be safely said that what is lacking in quantity is for the knowledge and enthusiasm it aroused left us far made up in quality. from discouraged. Early last fall six of the V. H. S. girls decided that life Among the many things on which we may congratulate in Valparaiso was becoming decidedly dull; so, for diver- ourselves with pride, we place first in rank the incompara- sion, they formed a cooking club and appropriately called ble enthusiastic support of the feminine portion of our themselves “The Bridgets.” High School. The girls have always boasted that they It was then decided that they meet every two weeks on the defeat that would otherwise have been unbearable. Saturday night, to partake of a six o’clock dinner, for were proud to second us wita thdir cheers, whether we which each member was to prepare one dish. Much merri- contested on the platform, diamond, gridiron or the track. ment and fun ensued at the meetings of this club during The fellows have graciously said that it was the smiles of the next few months, w ' hen one day they awoke to the their lady friends” that had inspired them to w r in their fact that something was lacking and the fertile brain of many victories. the “Chief Cook and Consumer of Fruit Jelly” solved the Especially was this true at Hobart, where a large dele- problem — there were two “forgotten but not gone” people •gation inspired our boys to partially overcome the impossi- who were necessary to the existence of the society. Know- ble, for their womanly sympathies took away the sting of ing that it is never too late to mend, they invited these the defeat that would otherwise have been unbearable. two fair damsels to belong, and they, consenting, took the Why, the delegation actually numbered five of the upper formal oath “I do solemnly swear that whatever I con- classmates? No, they were all from the Freshman class tribute to the Bridget suppers will be cooked for the Brid- that supported and consoled them in their race for fame gets by a Bridget.” and honors. 1 1 On March 31 these young ladies pleasantly entertained

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 24 Cleve Stalbaum — “Cleopatra. “It was I who captivated Antony.” Neil Arvin — “Nanny.” What an appropriate name for a gossip. The O. M. S. has proven to be an ideal means for furnish- ing good times, not only for its members, but for others. The boys have met every two weeks since last October, for all kinds of fun — from all-night sessions in bakeshops to receptions. It is the hope of all the members that the club may hold together for many years to come and, from present indi- cations, we think it will. “They met by chance, They had never met before; They only met that once, And she was smitten sore. They never met again — Don’t want to, I avow; They only met that once — A freight train and a cow.” Zada has a new pair of green slippers, which she wears occasionally. Lost, Strayed or Stolen — One Floyd Sieb. Finder, please return to Senior Class. If you have any hide or skin, get highest cash price by taking them to Lippman, West Main Street. George McNay has a new pair of tan shoes. The Class of ’05 will graduate May 26. WILL. We, the class of Naughty Five, of the Valparaiso High School, in the County of Porter, and State of Indiana, with an average age of nineteen years (?) being entirely sane, despite the crashes resulting from some immortals slipping on a thunder peal in the unknown regions in the vicinity of the sky-light and about to end our mortal existence as a class, do make this, our last Will and Testament, and de- clare all previous wills null and voil. Item 1. — We do hereby nominate and appoint Floyd Sieb and William Schumacker to be executors of this, our last Will and Testament. Item 2. — We give to the Freshies our automobile, guaran- teed to carry anyone through Caesar, Cicero and Virgil at an A B C D rate. Item 3. — We give to the Juniors our Trigonometrys, in- cluding tables of trigonometric, logarithmic and natural functions; also including much hard work. Item 4. — We would give our back seats to the Juniors, but they already have them. Item 5. — We also bequeath to them our physics labora- tory, well supplied with apparatus, which, it is said, is very expensive, its estimated value reaching as high as $7.30. Item 6. — We give and devise to the Freshies and Sopho- mores the gridiron and all bones and buttons that lie thereon. Item 7. — As we die leaving no debts, we give our purses to the 0. M. S. for yelling for us at the final oratorical con- test. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals. CLASS OF ’05.