Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 154 of the 1921 volume:

EXGATLH BIUUE? QR www X V 2 il VOLUME III AY B ngpublhdbyhs Cl 1921 Van Wert High S h I Van Wert, Ohio 7 xrzllihur Compiled and published by Ill: Class of I92l 'Uan Werl High School 'Uan Weri, Ohio Printed by T, C. Wilkinson k Son Van Wert, Chin N alll q3!H gumllnfl 'ooqss JOZZ' ' nf .Z -'fav-f dxf-.drfl MAJ FOREWORD -,ran . A1513- ne' Q E, the class of nineteen hun- dred and twenty-one, present this, the third volume of the Q Excalibur, hoping that we can perpetuate our many school activities, also that we have so pictured our school that others will love and reverence it as we have, throughout our training for higher ideals. Behiraiinn e, the Senior Gllass nf 1921, as an expression nf nur grzrtituhe fur the effnris put fnrth in the bettering nf nur ehunzxtinn ihrnughnnt nur fmxr gears in high schuul hehinate this imlume nf the Exnalihur tn Miss Zhelen QBhz1ffer FACULT , , xi 7 5 ifuvlba. MM. ns: faddfw, 'A f-.4tL.... -F-D' rw.-.4 ,,. Tabu., H40 4 P6-N70 ? f ? l sY....n gX 5 R XX www I N P df- . ': WFWMQ asf s f gE L I - L C - - L 7 awlig FIRST PLATE Superintendent ..................... H. L. Sullivan Principal. . , Miss Odaffer Mr. jones Miss Hall Miss Chivington Miss Humphrey Miss Riggs Karns Orrin A. Bowlanfl Mrs. Collins Mr. Speith Miss Dukes SECOND PLATE Mr. Smith Mr. Barr l 8 Mrs. Smith Miss Henry Mr. Ungericht SENIQRS - ,,.? 1575? . 1 I I- ' ' 'fi 6 F iiii B Qur High School IIE advantages that our high school affords are many. Few of these have we missed throughout our four years, and having enjoyed these privileges, we shall look with reverence back over our school events. Although these advantages have been many, we feel that some of them f 't': e , I may be improved and more added. Individuals may ask: VVhat are the advantages that your High.School affords? Few high schools of our size have a Y. M. C. A. and a Y. NV. C. A. or a public library where one may further his education. Few have as modern a building, as good an athletic field and as beautiful a campus. . Then what do we lack? In our four years training we feel that the spirit of the school, scholarship and the athletics might be improved which, with the advantages that have previously been mentioned, would go to make Van Wert High School one of the best and largest high schools in the United States. School spirit is the one phase of school life that insures success for all school activities, entertainments and athletic enterprises and the good old feeling deep in our heart that you are a part of that high school. Better scholarship throughout may be obtained by co-operating with the school officials. VVith all courses under the departmental heads, better results may be obtained. Every member of the high school should participate in all interschool activities, thereby bringing honors to our school that will place it above all others in the high standards of scholarship. Our many institutions may be used to advantage in obtaining these ends, Showing interest in athletics is another method of placing the school high in the estimation of outsiders. Une may ask how athletics may be made better in our school? This question can be solved by having members of the various classes participate in all interclass activities, thus affording material to represent us in interschool activities, and by using the opportunities our Y. M. and Y. W. afford. To reach this one goal let us work, members of the high school, faculty and alumni, until Van VVert High School will be the best and one of the largest high schools in the United States. 10 a I -'- Z-,,,-Z' wg- 1 1 ,661 1 I C ' fi fx 67755 y ,F 9 .f S is rj X1 W :si -rl x . J I . That year we had a shortage of Y. W. C. A., the library and the M MORIES No, It Is Not a Class History VVAS in the picturesque autumn of 'I7 when the leaves on the trees had turned to a beautiful golden brown and everyone was happy and glad to be alive. Before any of us realized it or were ready for it. the long looked for day came and we were entering this wonderful temple of learning as very green had many parties and and timid little freshmen. During this year we one memorable day we had charge of chapel. coal and for several weeks we had school in the courthouse. And some of us poor little freshies didn't know where the Y. XV. and the courtroom were located. so, of course. wc wandered astray. Sophomores-My! that's a big word! VVe felt just a little larger than the word, too, and didn't we lord it over the freshmen though? lfverything went peacefully except that there were many cases of that dreaded disease. the Flu, among our number. That year the exams were optional. and as you may guess. we were very glad. Scarcely anyone felt the necessity of taking them. Because we had not attained the intelligence and dignity of Sopliomores. the faculty asked us to put on a chapel program. Outwardly indifferent, yet secretly glad to show off our bright and talented members. we graciously condescended to do so. The boys of the class seemed veritably to grow up over-night. They put on long trousers and felt as old as grandfathers and as proud as George XVashington himself. There was a change in the girls too: did they not take off their hair ribbons and comb their hair somewhat on the order of mother's coiffure? After Christmas vacation it seemed but a short time until spring fever spread rampant among the entire High School. so naturally. we sophs didnlt escape. It was along about this time that a great event happened. Dan Pennell and Claude Hines were paddled: wasn't that exciting? VVho do you suppose paddled them? Mr. johnson. of course. The new term found us sitting near the high and mighty Seniors. A few days after school opened and everything was running smoothly Xlr. liarns told us that we were going to organize literary societies. Fiach class was divided into two clubs. The class of '21 called themselves. respectively. the lYohelos and As You Like Its. Competition ran high between the two clubs. lfach one was always inventing some scheme by which it could get ahead of the other club. The As You Like Its first, however. sent out invitations to a backwards party 11 girl..- mfgf. x x Vi llqxwil J I ! I in ' I .-. an which was to be held in the gym of the Y. VV. This came off after mid-year exams and was of course a joyous one because-well, who does not know that grand and glorious feeling which comes after the last exam has been taken? The big event of the junior year was the junior reception. For this occasion the gym was very prettily decorated in Japanese effect. One feature of the evening was the japanese play, O joy Sanf, which was well presented and enjoyed by all. Wasnyt Helen Perry a cunning little wife and didn't Ben Schmidt play the part of the gallant husband well? Everyone pronounced the play a great sucess. The end of the year brought final exams, but they were optional- thanks to the smallpox scare which required that everyone be vaccinated. We were a mighty sorry bunch and declared that we'd rather take ten examinations than one vaccination. Everyone was nursing a stiff arm and yelling at anyone who came near, f'Watch out for my arm l VVe were mighty glad for more than one reason when school closed. Alas! the last year of our High School life has come. 'We find ourselves i11 that long hoped for and anticipated place, Senior section in the Assembly Room. We are both happy and sad and we feel just as we did when we were Juniors. However, the other classes look to us-the high and mighty Seniors-for guid- ance. We have but one desire-to graduate. The mid-year exams have passed with a few of our number troubled. However, they have a chance of making up the work and going on with us. At last the Senior girls have come into their own and have a basketball team. Of course we can't expect it to be a winning team because we haven't had much practice. Sorry to say we have had some fights over class colors. The fact that there were a few bloody noses and some black eyes was not the worst of it, a few of the boys are minus the round sum of ten dollars and costs. The Oratorical Contest was held March 18th in which Emma Dixon carried off first prize, Claude Hines second, and VVilson Clark third. VVe are hoping that Emma will bring back the honors when she represents us at Lafayette. Because this must go to the press, I must forecast some of the events. The big thing in the Senior year is the class play, which as you may expect, when presented by such talent, will be a huge success with a full house both evenings. Our last parties will be numerous and gay since they will be the last we shall enjoy together. Last, but not least, will be the Junior Prom, which will be a lovely occasion we know, for when it comes to parties, you'll have to Uhand itll to the Juniors. As Seniors we have spent four happy and useful years together, We owe much to the teachers who have so ably trained us and fitted us for the mastery of the problems which we shall meet in the great world of industry and business. VVe take this opportunity to give them our thanks and appreciation for what they have done for us. RUBY FRICK. 12 ily-K Aww ' 4' IL 'f 2 ttttt x X R A sRxX yy xy K ,Q I iz' I . , BERNARD SCHMIDT President '21 Finance Committee Treasurer ,2O Ilaseball '19-'20 Football C20 Student Manager-Atliletics .21 Chorus Hi-Y Gypsy Rover Nothing but the Truth French Club As You Like It Oratorical Ta be trusted is cz AQ'l'CllfCl' C0l7If'lll'lClll tlzcm lo be l0r'c'd. l l I CHARLOTTE s1D1-E Vice-President '21 Assistant Erlitor-Excalibm' Nothing but tl1e Truth Y-Hi President French Club As You Like lt HAnd sllll they gasva' and still the won- def' grew, That one small lzmd could carry all she knew. DONALD UNDERVVUOD Treasurer ,2I Gypsy Rover Chorus Hi-Y As You Like lt Baseball '19-'20 Know more ffl!!-ll otlzcrs if you can Bm' do not fell HICHZ so. MYRA XYEBBER Secretary ,2I Art Editor-lixclllibzzr Gypsy Rover Cl1orus Y-Hi As You Like It Her talent is in her voice, All artist, too, is size: But 'WUI' is lzcr favorite L'l10'lCC,' S0 we c'c11z'l fell what sl1c'll bc. 13 .l is l Ii - 'fd ' 1 LEONA AGLER Y-Hi Basketball ,2I French Club Wohelo So when her years of school were hhished, She flzrew those horrid books away. DONALD BAXTER Class Pin Committee Student Manager-Nothing but the Truth Chorus ,IQ Hi-Y Basketball y2I Wohelo French Club In me as yet, ambition has 71,0 partf STELLA BROWN Chorus Wohelo BehoLd! I am a woman- And when I think, I must speak. MARY BUCHER Chorus VV'ohelo My tongue is gifoen to e.rpressihg m3 thoughts. 14 ,. 1 W,,fG.L,i l pllwt l - 1 3 MADELINR RRANDT 1 Personals Nothing' but the Truth l Y -Hi Basketball '21 Chorus '18 W'ohelo The l111ffv1'fI-x' along 1110 rand P1'vz16l1r.r C'0I1fFIlfIIIt'lIf iv flu' land. VVILSON CLARK Business AlElI'l21g'CI'iE.l'L'tY1fZ7Ill' Finance COHNHlff66-E.1'C'l7Zl'bIlI' Gypsy Rover Nothing but the Truth Oratorieal Hi-Y Chorus French Club Wohelo Ol1! wad some jwrucz' the giftie gic 115, To 500 0111' 5011's 115 lAflCI .Y .we us. THELMA COLE Basketball V21 Y-Hi VVohelo Chorus '20-'21 Always Itlllgfl 21111011 you 6011, It is Cf1C!If 111m'ifi11G. MEN FORD BRIAN Chorus .20 Hi-Y NVol1elo Au lzolzcst 1111111 is 11112 noblest work , gf God. l 15 , ' Wi' ' A A al.:- Pin 4 1 'a AMBER CLAY Wohelo For men may rome And men may go, But I go on fo1'L'7fe1'. DARRELL DAVIS Hi-Y Wohelo HIJ7'lllSSllWl'i7Zg and qufvt is he, A second L1'l1C0lll 110 may ba' 1 EDYTHE COTTINGHAM Chorus ,IS-'20 Wohelo Be glad and your friends are many, Bc sad and you lose them all. BEATRICE COOPER Chorus ,2I Wohelo So modest and 1'6Z'l-Tillg-' You would sfarcrly know she was flume. 16 5 55W NORMA DOUGAL W'ohelo The girl with a fzimzdly .ruziiv Is the girl who ix lmrd to beat. PAUL JACKSON Caleuclar-E.1'caIib111'. Chorus Hi-Y Gypsy Rover VVohelo I'iW0tl11'11ks By the ,ytrcvfs of lS'yv-alzd-Ivy One r11'rfr'0s uf tlzc ZZOIIXK? of .Yzwcz-. BIERNICE DIAS Dramatic Editor'-lf.rcaIi11111' Treasurer '18 Nothing' but the 'i1l'llti1 Class Pin Committee NVOhelo Chorus '18-'ZI They talk about rr 'Ii'0lIltl7l'S sflmrc As tho' if had II Ililllllff TI'l61'Z'S not 41 fr'fztl1c1 s 1vUigl1t of worth Hfitlzozzt u 'Zi'0l1ltIlI in if. MARIE DUPREY Chorus '18 NVohe1o Ge11t1mzess, frzrflz, ima' ww'-v grace, Is read di.rfz'11cfIy in hm' fczfvf' 17 il,-W , 42 L 3. I1 G BEULAH DUNSON Basketball ,2I Chorus Wohelo Her hours do more than dreamy years. EDWARD GOCKE President '18 Basketball ,I9, Captain ,2I Nothing but the Truth Pianist-High School Chorus W'ohelo He hath much to say And much to da. He plays the piano And makes Ubasketsw too. EMMA DIXON - Typewriting Committee-Excalibilr Uratorical Basketball ,2I VVohelo Chorus '18-'20 Her ffoice is law, hm' heart sincere, She ever lends Cl .rympatlzetic car. LILLIAN FOVVLER Basketball ,ZI Y-Hi Chorus Wohelo Modestly she piu'.vues her quiet fwag 18 fff l f5Lh.m A :ul 4glW l C ' . T' ' -1 l MARTHA GRIHLER Secretary '18 French Club Wohelo R Lf H Y l RlC IQ Y-Hi Oratorical XV0l1elo and do it. lz01'. ROLAND K5AMliLE Treasurer ,IQ Hi-Y Chorus '21 Football 720 NVohelo Mon of few fuords arc UERALDINE GABRIEL Personals Y-Hi Chorus Wlohelo llSl7l7 moves a gmldcss, S110 looks cz qzzcclzf' I - 19 Calendar Committee-Excalibur Knowledge is the llltllffllll with wlzich genius blzilds lzcr fabrics. l'Vlzcr'v I lm'z'u tl1l.X'l'llI'llg to dag I K 0 Oh, would that tlzvmr fvfrc umrc lilac the best men l Agwsgl 4 1 '- 'li l , jf HELEN HUNT Oratorical Typewritiug Committee-Ercalibm' Y-Hi Chorus Wbhelo This world that zccfrv a livin' in I5 14l1.g11fj' ham' I0 beaf: Tlzenfs tl fh0r11 for l7T'6l'j' rose, Bu! ai1z't the roscs stUeUt? ' CLIFTON MARSH Hi-Y As You Like It The 60115111111 rlvizzmzf in lurk is gen nine, solid, old Teutonic f'lllL'k.', PAULINE HOAGLIN Chorus Wlohelo 'T1's not my talmzt to conceal my thats. LL'C1LE HENNERMAN Basketball y2I Chorus '19-'21 NVol1e1o 'AHUJ' true -ruorth is in living, not see11zing. 20 4' lL rr rf- LOUISE HCMPHREYS Music EClltOF-E.L'Ctl1Z.bIll Gypsy Rover Nothing but the Truth Class Pin Committee Vice-President '18 Finance CO1llllllttC6Tlf.1'Cl1lZb1H' Y-Hi Chorus '18-'21 French Club Basketball '21, Captain Wlohelo --4 . d 1 , , ,M . goo cmzarfcz mites tom name our lzcarfs and 7lUf on marble IRENE HARMON llasketball y2l Chorus ,ZI lYohelo l'Tl1ix abort' ullsfo fhllllf self be true CLAUDE HINES TfCZlSl1fCTi1f.1'Ctl1I'lJZH' Gypsy Rover Hi-Y Chorus 20-'21 President '19 Oratorical Football .21 A izzmfry lzvurz' 1llllk'C'S a Chee: ul C01lIIfC'llt1Ilf'f'.n EDITH JENKINS Chorus '18-,IQ-720 Y-Hi XVohelo UI'I0'ZL'CUI1 'INK' say a1zytf11'1zg' abozzf Edith rvlzefz she lZC'I'C'7' says ami Hug about us? 21 ,LL ' o ff' il IDA JUILLERAT Secretary ,2O Gypsy Rover Chorus Wohelo Heres to this girl with heart and smile, l'Vho makes the lmbble of life worth whilef' DAVID JONES Athletic Eclitor-E.rcali'bm' Finance Committee-Excalibiw Football '20, Captain ,2I Gypsy Rover Hi-Y Wohelo He'.v Welsh, sings well and d065ll'f let his studies interfere with his educationf' RUTH JENKINS Vice-President ,IQ Chorus VVohelo I hold hot with the pessimist that all things are ill: But with the optimist that all things are wellf' EDNA KIRAKOFE Wren Graduate ,20 As You Like It HA lovely being, scarcely formed 01' molded, Arose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded. L 22 ve- l'4V9w'b7 f Ib ' - MARCELE MCCOY Art EK1ifOT-lf.l'C'lI1117I11' Chorus 121 As You Like It Fa111r 15 7011111 -V011 111110 fakrn, Clzurrlrffr' fx iulmi you gi'I'c'. NELLE MILLER Chorus '18, 320, '21 As You Like It A b1'-1'gl1t cyvd maidvrz, with many fl s1111'1e, Perclzafzczv 511511 110 Aqrmf f11111AQ'.v 1.71 1110 affm' fulzi1r'. HERBERT NUSSILXLN Chorus '18, y2O, ,2I Hi-Y As You Like It Thr 1111111 who 110'r'm' lazakes a 77115510160 is the 7711111 who 11c'i'v1' does arzy- t111'11g., ALICE KREACT-TRAI'M As You Like It How CVFI' if 110 if 5001113 tn 1116, 'Tis 01113' 1101710 in 111' good. 23 is Pviwtg le L C -E EVANGELINE PERRINE Chorus ,zo Basketball ,2I As You Like It so rnnch than to know so much that nin't so. DAN PENNELL Editor-in-Chief-Excalllmr President ,2O Hi-Y President '21 As You Like It 'fMonldy! Yea, though he be one of the rnost highly respected fellows in our classfj EVA OSBORNE Y-Hi As You Like It A kind heart is rnore than a Coronet. CECILE LE MUNYON Chorus As You Like It A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. 24 Goodness Me! One better not know l 4ww 'f5!f ,'f ' 1 gf if C ' H1-XZEL POTTS Chorus .Xs You Like It A4Hflf?f7flI0.Y1Y 15 tl f111'f11:11v fflllf 511111101 be jvazrrvd 071 0ffI4'I'X 'IL'I'ff101ll' get- ting 11 fan' dz-nfs 3'0Il7'.S'f'lf,.' MARSHALL OSIEORN French Cluh Hi-Y Chorus .-Xs You Like It Two-fifffzs of llilll .QP11111.s'. Tlzrrc-fiftlzs rf fllllll f1111. IIELICN PERRY Class Prophet Y-Hi Vice-President .Ns You Like It dyfllillfy, w111s1111zc, d111'le l111f1'0d ll1CI1'dCII, X01 to kIIO'IU lm' lI7'AQI!i'.f yX'Ulf7'Xl7lf 1111k11on'11. K I KI HALL ICXQXNS Hi-Y XYoheIo lI'fz0 does 11111 lr,-211' m'1'11v, 11101111111 and SOIZKSI lfL'lllCli71S ll frm! his -211111110 fife long. 25 NWFQT 4' RUTH ROLLER French Club As You Like It Mode.vly never fails to ztfin good will. ROY ROLLER Football X21 Oratorical Hi-Y Chorus '18-'21 As You Like It Honorable conduct and u noble jvositiou 11-zalcc mon g1'eat.'j MARGARET ROGERS Chorus '18-'19-'21 As You Like lt Her voice is ctw soft and low, An tnrccllellt thing in a woman. PAUL ROBERTS Calendar COll'1l'l'l'lttCC'-E.L'CiIll.bIll' Basketball ,2I Hi-Y Nothing but the Truth Gypsy Rover Chorus As You Like lt Heaven newer helps ilze mon who not act. 26 dis- will l l if L ff GLADYS STEELE As You Like It The f1l0a54111fCsf f1ZI'IIkQ'X IVH 1170 4110 flftljllllf flzvzzglzlsf' WAYN IE R ICK ETTS Chorus Hi-Y 'Silc11fr 3111011 llllfflfllg' llL't'li.Y I0 be Auld is the clcwqzzwzvv of disr1et1011 VIRGINIA SCHXYIZIKLIC Chorus As You Like It To fem' 1111 il! tllltf fu do 110 ls the KQ'01I1C7I 1'11Iv of Ziff, :ind so it is 1:1111 yon. LAWRENCE RIGGIXS Baseball '18-,2O Hi-Y Chorus '18-'20-'21 As You Like It My school work kvffs llll' so bum I seldom have ZLZDIIIC In 5111113 27 AWN l -i AA -li MARGARET SHEETS Literary Editor-Excalibur French Club Hi-Y Nothing but the Truth As You Like It If love is not worth lowing, Thou Ziff? is not :worth lii'irzg. EUGENE STUCK Basketball ,ZI Baseball '20, Captain '21 As You Like It All of his lessons he seldom knows, He alwclys is Stuck wlimfeffeif he goes. VIRGINIA SMITH Y-Hi As You Like It To obtain pe1'fect1'o1z it is not neces- sary to do singular things, But lo do common things .rilzgularly well. MARY SHAFFER Secretary 'IQ Chorus '18-'21 As You Like It Sho 'who has a thousand friends has not one friend to spare. 28 41 IL i im Ar --m y-w r MERSENE CNCAPHER Chorus As You Like lt Typewriting Committee-E.rcc1Iibm' No star UW1' rose or set rc'-itlmut i1f1fl1w11cv 5011zf'fu111'rG. CHARLES XVTLLT.-XMSON Finance Committee-E.1'ca1iI1111' Nothing but the Truth Gypsy Rover Chorus French Club Cheer Leader '21 Hi-Y Basketball ,2I Baseball 520 As You Like It And when a lady'5 in the rasf, You know all other f11l'lIkQ'S gif? fvlacef' RALPH VVADF, Personals Hi-Y As You Like It Typevyriting Cominittee-E.1'caI1'bur We are very c0rz51'dc'1'c1te and w0u t mention the fact that your nick- name is 'P0l1y'. SUE VVEBSTER Nothing but the Truth Gypsy Rover Chorus Basketball '21 French Club As You Like lt Lend to the rlz-vzzzr of a fact, the beauty of thy r'0irc'. ' 29 ' i 511 R --.4-ilw,in,- 'TTd. HARRY HAVVKINS Personals Hi-Y Chorus Football '2o-'2r A Wohelo f'Tall and m1'g'l1ty, a man of power, Found wlwre needed, at the appointed hour. CLEOTA ASHRAUGH Chorus ,IS-l2O Wohelo Give to the world the best you have. And the best will come back to you. ' KENNETH LINDSAY Photograplier-Excalibur Hi-Y As You Like It Opportunity occasionally meets a man half way, but she seldom comes after him in cm automobile. LAURA VVILLIAMS As You Like It I turn my clouds about And always wear them inside out, To show the silver lining. l 30 l'., l ff 4 Zin Wlemnriam iiaelen Gunsett in if .a C, YN KEN Blynken and Nod one day ln the beautiful land of school. 1. 4 The first sea they sailed they called Freshman Lake because 'tw as all green and fair, VVhile they left many mischievous pranks in their wake While they were sailing there. VVhen a teacher was 'round they'd have to take care, Would Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. QA? gailed olzf on the golden rule. Sk Sailed for four years of study and play Ly- -in , if-Q5 , , Two more years of school they sailed And then they were almost thru With their sail before the breezy gale On those seas of the prettiest blue. Some got tired of the trip they took And a few of them lagged behind, But the boat sailed on without giving a look, Or, without seeming to mindg They wished to explore the new land they'd find- Did Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. The way of the last sea was rough and wild, But it was the best sea of allg One big fight got the policemen filed And that doesn't tell it all. So they simply had to publish a book Which told of their life on the foam. Then, the Golden-Rule the seas forsook, And brought the fishermen home. Never again on those seas would they roam- Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. Wynken, Rlynken and Nod are the girls and boys This year in our Senior class, And the golden rule that trip enjoys, For it now sails another class, And soon we'll have grown into big strong men: Scattered all over the country we'll be. Then we'll remember the many ine times when We sailed on the beautiful sea, Played tricks and studied-we mischievous three, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. --A MARSHALL OSBORN, ,2I. 32 an 1. 'X T J X , z 4 Q ' ps Q: lub' ' , L61 K iff Y kJBv'K -1 fr y X J cf' 2 5 5 E 5, K., 1 ,, if 5 . ' z im. 'L ' I5 S 4 4 . abil. ' 5, . M , f .,, A I . .r 'V ff. ai A Q I A ,z if 33 x -x df -T - ' ill '-T ary' L I 1 ,351 I 1, ' 45 .5 A Look Into the Future T wasearly September. 1935. The time-eleven P. M., the place-my little stone cottage in the Berkshires. The night was cool and starless. As I leaned over to stir the grate Hre the glimmering light revealed an ouija board at mv feet which one of my guests had laid down before retiring. O-U-I-I-A. What a queer word. As I pondered over it, I recalled those old davs at V. VV. H. S. Yes, there, I had learned that Om meant Uyesi' in French, and Ian meant yes in German. Quite well pleased that I had remembered at least a little French and German, and thinking I really knew what a Ouija meant. I leaned back and went to sleep. Some time later I awoke with a start. The tire had died down till there were but few glowing coals left. Everything was oppressingly silent and I felt as if something were going to happen-what, I did not know. I jumped a little as the clock on the mantel tolled the midnight hour-time to be in bed if I intended going to the city tomorrow. However, I did not feel the least bit sleepy, so I leaned back to meditate a bit, Thoughts of my school davs came back to me. Ah. how I would like to know of each and every one of my old classmates. ,Inst then I heard a light tapping. It stopped as suddenly as it had begun. VVhat- was the matter with me tonight? My imagination seemed to be getting the best of me. I listened and again I heard the sound. The sound seemed to be at my feet. I leaned over and much to my surprise I saw the pointer of the ouija board beating a rytlnnic tattoo. It stopped jumping up and down and this is what it spelled: What do you wish to know ? For a moment I was startled, but when I could collect my thoughts I said, Tell me of my old classmates at V. VV. H. I hurried over to my desk and got a much yellowed paper that contained the class roll which I had so carefully kept. I then picked up the board and said in a hushed voice, First tell me of Leona Aglerf' You will Find her mavor of a small village in western Kansas. What of Cleota Ashbaugh F A successful Old Maids' Home has at last been established by her and her old school pals, Marie Duprey and Edith Cottinghamf' What is Stella Brown doing ? She has charge of a Better Babies' Bureau in the Ladies' Home Journal. And the smallest boy, Don Baxter? Donald is living in Omaha. He is going to run for President on the Demo- cratic ticket in the next election. Mary Bucher and her shadow. Emma Dixon. what of them ? 'fMary is in charge of a Day Nursery for white poodles only-Emma has a room next to hers with this sign on the door, Poodles washed for only one dollar. And where is Menford Brian P He is the strong man in a side-show. His special side lines are playing with the elephants and drinking pink lemonade. And old friend, Buck Burgoon, is he Fire Chief ? 34 GL ED IPL :I L 1' If ?Tf al t.. 1 7,35 Y, ,ur .ul 4' 3 'FBS-Le I ww w - P-I a r it Huck is taking life easy in Convoy. He has sold the secret of his complexion and is living off the proceeds. And 'Chic' Brandt, as we knew her ? She was disappointed in love and to keep it all in the family she married Dan Pennell. He is posing for the House of Kuppenlieixneif' 'Z-Xnd Thelma Cole, what is she doing? She is in New York City acting as private secretary to Kenneth Lindsay, who has accumulated a vast fortune from the sale of electric tly swattersf' And Amber-Amber Clay? ln Sunny Italy you will find her selling lceless Refrigerators' XYitty Clark? lVhat of him ? He married Myra Webber three years ago and they are singing before the President of Russia. ,rXnd Beatrice Cooper? I asked. She is enjoying life in Allen County as proprietress of a large chicken farm, KVhat has become of Darrel Davis ? He is the Editor of fId'Z'C'lIfll7'C St0ric,v. ' And the girl who joined us her senior year, Norma Dougal? She is conducting the High Street Delicatessen, Columbus, Ohio. And Bernice Dias? Two years after leaving school she went on a tour to England, llefore returning she married an English artist. They now live in New York City. And the Dunson girl. Beulah? She runs a hospital for rabbits and broken dolls. The hospital is located in Cridersville. Kimball Evans, what of him ? lf you would take a tour to a certain street in South Chicago you would find him running a small pawn shop. 'tThen Lillian Fowler ? She lives in the country and is now raising canaries for fl livelihood. AAnd Ruby Frick, is she teaching school ? She is teaching in a mission in South ,iXfrica. VVhat is Martha Gribler doing? She has acquired great fame writing the As lt Seems for the Van H m't Times. And Edward Goeke ?'l He has taken unto himself an Italian wife and is playing the pipe organ in one of the cathedrals of Europe? The next name is Roland-what. ouija?-and what is he doing ? Gamble is his name. he has compounded a wonderful tonic which if taken every four hours each day and for ten years positively restores hair. How about Geraldine Gabriel ? She is a second Norma Talmadge and has won great fame with the Paul Roberts Filming Company. And Helen Hunt?', Helen is editing 'Advice to the Lovelorn' in the Plllllfkftl Critter' Gazette. 'AVVhere is Harry Hawkins ? 4. ti 35 l t ' so ww ., , - Xiiixxxe-3 'Q . . Q' in . .. c L, as Harry is still collecting silverware in hopes some day he will have enough to start housekeepingf, Claude Hines, what is he doing? He is general manager of the Wfilson Packing Company. He is said to be the best judge of pork in the world. And what is Pauline Hoaglin doing ? She is living a solitary life in liingville running the village music studio. And iSquee' Humphreys as she was called? She is residing in the 'Forest City' and is happily married to the man of her early high school daysf' And Lucile Hennerman? You'll find her in Van VVert and residing in the same house-but not alone. What of Irene Harmon ? She has never married, I cannot tell you why. I guess she enjoys the gaieties of single blessedness better. Then the football captain, 'Davie' jones ? He has been at Middlepoint Normal a number of years acting as coach there. And Ida jui1lerat?U She has found her heart's desire on the stage. And 'long boy, Jackson, what can you say for him ? Alas! the poor boy was disappointed in love while yet in high school and has never recovered. And Edith Jenkins, what is she doing? Since leaving high school she has procured a small country school which she is trying to managef' And the Ruth with the same name? She said bright lights and the city didn't agree with her, so she went back to 'Docia' after finishing school. She also says men are too troublesome. conse- quently it is necessary for her to live off the proceeds of her onion farm. Where is Edna Kiracofe P Small town stuff didn't appeal to her and Alice Kreachbaum, so they have gone to gay 'Paree', where they are acting as air 'cops'.'l And Cecile LeMunyon ?,' She is saleslady for Donald Underwood 81 Co., electrical equipment for nir- planes? Where is Clifton Marsh P Roving the high seas is his pastime. He is admiral in the Swiss navy. And Marcele McCoy? She has studied art in France for several years and is gone so far that she has taken unto herself a native for a husband. And little Nellie Miller? At last she has her heartls desire in the form of an employee in the Van Wert Postofhce. Herb Neussbaum, what can you say for him ? 'AThe aerial mail service being so popular he and Ren Schmidt left Van VVert. which was far too slow for them, and are engaged in that service between Ohio rv rs 36 I vw 45 i ,475--,K f 7 7 g 14 I , '.,, - - I ll' I City and Elidaf' What is Marshall Osborn doing? 'iHe is manufacturing the Chinese Packard, which is a very cheap car, selling at ten thousand dollars. And his cousin Eva ? Eva too has met her fate and is residing in Daisy. Vanny Perrine, what has Fate done for her F When the class of ,2I commenced leaving town conditions became very bad. due to the lack of their good influence. It was Yanny who then became mayor and hxed things up. She has held public office ever since. '4What can you say for Hazel Potts ? Due to the shortage of rubber she has not been able to get her favorite chewing gum so has gone to Brazil to investigate as she says she cannot get along without it. Ruth Roller, where is she ? If you would go to sunny Alabam' and attend a performance of the Stuck 81 VVilliamson famous shows you would there see her and her brother Roy as bare- back riders. And Wayne Rickets? Another good man gone wrong, and a woman too, for he married Margaret Rogers. 'AWhat can you tell me about Lawrence Riggins P Hin New York you will find him, acting as traffic cop. He has taken on considerable weight and looks fine in his red coat with brass buttons. K'And the ever faithful Charlotte Sidle 7' 'iShe is still the brainest of the '2Iers and is conducting a very select school for girls in Wren, Ohio. Virginia Schweikle, what can you say as to her whereabouts ? Van VVert is the only place she says and she is conductor on the subway. And Gladys Steele ? A'The new Steele soap for silk or satins is manufactured by her in Scott, Ohio. A'Virginia Smith is next, where is she F HLiving a quiet and peaceful life on the 'Avenue of Palms' you'll find her. She has just retired from teaching kindergarten. And Margaret Sheets ? t'At the close of school in 1921 she moved to lfort NVayne, but soon decided that Fort VVayne was all right. and Van VVert would do, but give her Lima for hers. 'KAnd Mary Shaffer, is she still in Van VVert P Mary at present is on her way to ltaly filling the office of chaperon if necessary for a number of college girls. They expect to make quite au extended tour as this is a strictly business C ?l proposition. t'Mersene Uncapher is next. With the assistance of Laura VVilliams she is conducting a world-wide campaign against the manufacture and use of chewing gum. 'fAnd Ralph Wade? 37 xggvk s a-w i Aga: FJ f as - He is now working on a small volume which will soon be published entitled 'The Best and Cheapest Way to Construct 'Plane Garages. And Sue Webster ? I Several years after leaving high school she married some preachers son, but Fate dealt her a bad card and she is just out of the divorce court. And at last, dear ouija, what can you say for my future ? But ouija must have heard the cocks crow even as I, for this is what it spelled, G-O-O-D N-I-G-I-I-T. A Practical Joke H, goodness, gracious ! . exclaimed Mary Ellen, laying down her magazine 2: with a sigh as she reclined leisurely among the pillows in the seat under the apple tree. 'iBill, she said, addressing her cousin, if this isn't the very dullest old place on the map, why I'd like to have you tell me where there is one. I'm so sick and tired of it that I don't believe I can stand it another minute. She stopped scolding long enough to put a chocolate cream between her rosy lips and continued: If I had known just what kind of an insignificant corner of the world this was, Bill Vliiliams, I never would have had ambition enough to board a train. Mary Ellen VVilliams of Boston, Massachusetts, had come to spend a short vacation with her aunt, uncle and cousin Bill, living at Hartsdale. She found the little town very dull after the busy city life and it annoyed her so much that she took this offered opportunity of telling her cousin Bill. Don't you ever have anything exciting happen here, any murders, haunted houses, thieves or anything? she questions. How on earth do you stand it, Bill, I know I would dief' Bill having been addressed in this fashion was not surprised at his cousin's dissatisfaction, and agreed with her in his own mind, Nevertheless to keep up the reputation of the town he knew that it was necessary to say something. Sure, he said, we have murders and haunted houses, everything else too. Then struck with a sudden idea he said enthusiastically, Why, Gee! we've got a haunted house right down that lane over there. It's a good two miles, but if you want to go, why I'll be glad to take youf' Oh, Bill! that sounds so absolutely thrilling, let's go and go quickly before I die for the want of some excitement, cried Mary Ellen, jumping up and seizing Bill's arm. - They started off down the orchard across the tennis court and passed the stable to the land that lead from the driveway. -The lane was not 'traveled more than once a year for there was little need of anyone going that way. The day was warm and sultry and the sun was frequently hidden by clouds. Mary Ellen and Bill walked briskly along and as they did so, Bill considered it wise to prepare Mary Ellen for the condition of affairs which awaited them, so he said, Now, 38 i - 4' Ib ge -. Mary Ellen, this is a funny place you're going to and it's wild, l will admit. lt's a little log cabin which was built in about Revolutionary times, I should imagine. No one ever goes there, l don't suppose anyones been there for years. lt's been about four years since Dad and l went there, before I went away to school, you know. lint you see that's not all: there is a mystery connected with the place and it is this: Once long ago a very well known Boston business man owned this little cabin and when he was verging on a nervous breakdown he would come out here away from everyone to rest and recuperate. Once when he was more ill than usual, he came out here, or at least that's what they thought, and after several weeks had passed, no word having been heard from him, a search was made, but to no end. No one has ever heard from him since that day. Some people think that he was murdered in this little cabin and his body hidden away. As he finished his story, they came upon the small cabin. It was made of logs and stood back in the midst of huge pines and willows. The lane ended at its broken down porch. The whole picture was a weird one and Mary Ellen shivered a little at the gloomy aspect. The sun had been covered by a cloud and the sky was dark when they went up on the little porch. llill opened the weather worn door, which creaked on rusty hinges. They stepped into a musty dark little room. Mary Ellen glanced quickly around her, taking in the whole of the interior. A couple of rough stiff chairs, a bench and a small center table holding a lamp were the entire furnishings of the room. The walls were dingy and rudely constructed. VVhat an awful place, said Mary Ellen, why would anyone wish to come to a place like this to recuperate F Bill, more than delighted with the way things were turning out, said, There is a rotten, uncanny feeling about this place. XVhereupon Mary Ellen again shuddered and admitted that there surely was. They explored the other two rooms, a small bedroom and a room which must have served for both kitchen and dining-room, and going again into the front room they sat down. Mary Ellen pulled her chair close to l'lill's. Then Bill said, Suppose that man did die here, in this very house, what could have happened to his body? Let's look around good again and see if we can find some of his old possessions, some clew or perhaps his body. Oh, said Mary Ellen in a trembling voice, let's don't. I'd much rather go back home. f'Oh, come on, baby, said Bill, in boy fashion, you wanted something exciting and this is all I could think of, on the spur of the moment. Besides it's beginning to rain and we can't go back now. Mary Ellen hovered close to Bill, imploring him not to go any farther, but llill was in the height of his glory and wished to carry on his plans for giving his cousin the desired excitement. He looked around the little room several times and then walked over to one corner. Presently he gave a low whistle and stooped down, beginning to work at something which thru the dimness of the room she was unable to discern. Come here! Mary Ellen, he said. See what I have found, I'll bet a quarter we'll hnd something in here if I can get it open. Reluctantly she crossed the room and saw that Bill was trying to open a little door in the wall. As he worked Mary Ellen laid a trembling hand on his shoulder and begged him again not to open it for she was so afraid. He shook it off and successfully opened the little door. 39 if' 'I-Y -4-gli -1 ? gliv ' ' , f l 1 C N 3. I-Ie lighted a match and held it inside of a little long narrow closet. Mary Ellen gave a shrill scream, for thru the clim Hickering light she saw a small pile of bones lying on the floor. She rushed from the house down the steps of the little porch into the damp grass of the lane. Bill considered that things had gone far enough and shutting up the doors ran after her. The rain had ceased, but it was decidedly muddy. Soon he caught up with her, and taking her arm said, VVell, I hope youlre satisfied that we have some exciting places in this town. She jerked away from him. A'Bill Willianis, she said, I know I'll never never forgive you for taking me to that place. What are you going to do about that skeleton you found, are you going to report it? Oh, dear! it makes me sick to think about it: why in the world did you do it P Say, young lady, said Bill, HI guess 'I had to give you what you requested, didnyt I. It's your own fault, you know, but since you're taking it so hard I'll tell you all about it. You see, it was like this, I had to keep up the reputation of the town, so I remembered that old place out there that Dad gave us neighborhood boys years ago. We fellows had heaps of fun there. Once we thought we'd like to make up a mystery story about the place and we made that skeleton to serve as a part of the story, out of branches and plaster. So I used the old story to give you a thrill. I haven't been in the house since before I went away to school. VVhat do you think of my great idea ? l'VVell, said Mary Ellen, 'tnow you have surely frightened me, but I admit you gave me what I asked for. I can at least say that I had one exciting adventure with an equally exciting person, and that's you, so you see I'll forgive you this timefl MYRA XVFIRISER. ..:f,5'uqsfsw swqfgpqsqqafa, :wx 811314. -4 9-y.Jv.!s4 was 9- :Qi-Avfx 1 7.595 wa 'egil' . vi p. if., 'f 309 40 we C - The Excalibur Staff Editor-in-Chief ..,........ ..,. l Jan Pennell Assistant Editor-in-Chief .... .... C harlotte Sidle Business Manager ...... ..... X Yilson Clark Treasurer. ......................... ....... C laude Hines Literary Editor ,.................. . . . .............. Margaret Sheete Editor of Dramatics and Organizations. .. .................,. Bernice Dias Art Editors ........................ .... 3 larcele McCoy, Myra VVebber bloke Editor ...,........ . . . .................. lloh Burgoon Assistant Joke Editor... ..........,.. llernard Schmidt Athletic Editors ................. ...Edward Gocke. David jones Music Editor. ..................,... ........ l .ouise Humohreys Chairman of Personal Committee .... ..,.. K ladeline Brandt Chairman of Calendar Committee ..,. .... 3 lartha Grihler Photographer. .............................. .,.. I ienueth Lindsay Peffszmal : Madeline Brandt Olive Stewart Geraldine Gabriel Harry Hawkins Ralph Wfade Committees Clrlvrzdarz Martha Grihler lda Juillerat llaul Jackson Paul Roberts liizzanrez VYilson Clark Bernard Schmidt David Jones Charles XYilliamso Edward Gocke ll Louise Humphreys 41 7'x'fvi'fw'if1'11g': Helen Hunt Emma Dixon llersene lfncapher Ralph XVade 1 J' Y ii 'LQ-l-'- - AT Ig, - A Li The Cartoon Contest ii I2 1 o zp 9 A' ,fi T, 5255551 V tw I NN! niiargxanwa n 1 r Zj -Q-nt 5 Vt. T X X J 1 .0 if 5 ff S . B I' a we so , tiff , W- f Q Z K lk' X, ff ?r if i SQ: ,xii , Ja S J u I l 0 5 , Xi Te' Nikgx w il l srllli il if W if -it -it fi it Q1 1 'J Jill! A The Art Department of the E.rm!ilmr staff opened a contest in the lligh School for the best cartoon portraying High School life. Many fine cartoons of various ideas were submitted, and after some consideration a cartoon drawn by Katharine Sheets was selected as the best. Her work is published in the E.rralibu1f and we, the art editors, wish to take this opportvnity of thanking her and also the other high school members who so kindly assisted ns in making our contest a success. 2-' g The Story Contest In cooperation with the English Department of the High School, the Lit- erary Department of the E,1'C0l1'l7H1' conducted a Short Story Contest in each of the classes. The judges decided that Robert Hines should have the honors of the Freshmeng Alice Bonnewitz, ofthe Sophomore Class: Katherine Sheets, of the Juniorsg and Myra VVebber, of the Seniors. 42 1 Agsfvsb, V i i 51 4 ' s ' Nw ' L. ' Sa an The Juniors Eugene ,-Xgler Glenn Angevine Paul Bonnewitz Paul Conley joseph Gleason John Graven Charles Jones Dwight Jones Paul jones Leonard Ladd Gaylord Leslie Forest McGirk Howard O'Rrian Clifford Painter Fred Rank Gaylord Richey Maldwyn Roberts Ray Roller Frank Schoonover Dwight Thomas Rush Welch Enoch Yoh Esther Bein Geraldine Black Margaret Black Lucille Bullis Yenette Campbell Clarice Conts Mildred Dilts Mildred llnstinan Augusta Etts Eleanore Evans liernice Fleck Evelyn Grove Thelma Greenwald llelen Hanson Grace Henny llelen Hester Mary Hines Gertrude Hoover jenette Huhn Gwendolyn jones Ulwen Jones lleatrice Kear Zona Kinsey Clara Kissel Grace Knowlton Cecile Koogle Anna McClure Margretta Meredith Sabina Mohr Kathrine Murphy 44 Margaret Neel Elizabeth Price Myrtle Prnden Mildred Richards Ruth Richards Harriet Roggenkemper Marvel l-Yittenhonse Marie Rucklos Katharine Sheets Ilelen Sells Coralie Shaw Kathryn Sawyer Veda Sheley Helen Spayd Corrine Springer Mabel Stetler Miriam Stitz Edna Tester Kathleen Thompson Yioletta Todd Eugenia Tuttle Hazel VVarren Helen VVeaver VVilma VVest Doratha Neely l'49'i' -'dl - Z' Tl Junior Class History l'AGliS FROM .X DIARY S the bleating of sheep falls upon the ear at any stockyard, so the cries Of various freshmen fell upon my ear that day as the memorable class iylhi , . f . - ,, . , .. of 22 wended their way homeward after their first day at High School . ' Yea, verily, 'twas a memorable event, this homecoming, for was it not to Qt Ug g mark the very beginning of the most wonderful, aye, the most notorious A 9 class in that Institute of Knowledgea-The Yan Wert High School? And upon the second they did verily come unto this school for the second time and forever after that, regardless of sickness, rain, or dainty bits of mud that hap- pened to be in the way of the Eager Searcher for Knowledge. lt is an appointed fact that all classes, even unto the dignified Seniors, shall, upon the nearest opportunity proceed to elect unto themselves officers, of which it is said by the Exalted Grand Ruler that there shall be one Provost Marshal, one Vtfriter of Records, and one Coin Collector. This grave and withal august duty was now performed by this noble body of Freshmen unto such an extent that one livcrctt Spellman was given the Sceptre of the Provost Marshal, assisted by one Marie Rucklns. and one Anna McClure was presented with the Royal Pen of State, while one Gaylord Leslie was elected to hold the strings of the high and mighty Money llag. Since the social events of any class were limited by the lfxalted Ruler, these worthies were not granted their full liberty in regard to these social events, which grieved them sorely. They did, however, go to the noble extent and had as many as were allowed, and ended this, their first year, with great success. Let us now Hit gaily by the beautiful months and light again upon our inno- cent and unknowing body of Fresh-Tarryl for they are now no more Freshmen. but graceful and intelligent Sophomores. Yea, by the beard of the prophet, they have advanced and are now really in the throes of that demon-Knowledge. Upon convening once more for that solemn occasion of election of officers this wise and knowing group anointed with the Royal Stati one president whose name did not befit his words for they-no! ii was Rank. Lfpon careful consider- ation and thot they did also give unto Marie Rucklos that position of trust and fidelity, namely, the chair of the assistant to the holder of the Royal Staff. And 'twas with no less thot and grave consideration that the Pen of State was given over into the hands of a beautiful young lady, namely, Bliss Yioletta Todd, and the Strings of the aforesaid Mighty Money llagg were again entrusted to the noble care of the small but mighty Gaylord Leslie. Wlith this weighty matter once again off their minds, the Class of '22 were again ready to stare the awful trials and temptations of the school year in the face. This. we shall see, they did. for did not the girls go out and, under the worthy cognomen of f'Knock 'Em Coldfl did they not run off gaily with the interclass girls' championship of that elfin game of basketball? Yea. verily. it cannot be denied. In this year of great events there were also allowed a far greater mnnber of occasions of froliesome glee in the form of class parties, and these they did 45 T Ss l aw ' 4-,fi VJ 1 i f- T T enjoy and also pay for, in the form of class assessments. The year lied as swiftly as Molasses in january and these Sophs, who had thot themselves knowing and learned, found that they were not so learned after all and that they had two long and weary years to travel before they should reach the summit of that hill of success and knowledge, namely, the senior year. So, as l have said, these same Sophomores were looking to the future as does the crying birdlet in the nest look forward to the time when it shall spread its wings and soar aloft as do the others. Aye, they were looking with mouths agape and wondering eyes to the time when they should be labeledgjuniorsl Another summer has passed-the days are growing shorter and the nights are growing cooler and at last these selfsame pupils are once more entering upon the school year and ranking-no!-yes! it is true!-as the unapproachable and mighty Juniors! Acording to custom, they gather once more to discuss and plan upon whom they shall bsetow the tiller of the Regal Ship for this, their junior year. As it was said, so shall it be. And I ask you to cast a wary eye backwards over the hills of time and see if it was not written that the VVelsh shall inherit the earth. Aye, friends, so it was written and so shall it be-in the case, also. of the Junior Class for in the gathering that l have already mentioned there was elected one worthy by the name of JONES to steer this mighty ship in this, the year of years. To be exact, his name is, was, and evermore shall be, Paul Eugene, better known as Cupid . They did also appoint as his right hand executive a piquant, fair, and withal radiant damsel, by name one Mildred Richards, and to Corinne Springer they did hand over the pointed goosequill and last, but by no means least, did they for the third time unto Gaylord E. Leslie give the enticing job of Magnet to a flock of quarters. Once more having this heavy load lifted from the shoulders of this bright and intelligent group of students, they were again ready to take up the cares and duties of school life. Since these students had an insatiable desire for knowledge, they started this year with more vigor than before and sailed thru the gates of the first semester with tiying colors, having been well represented in that dainty game of football, and also bringing out for the Alma Mater several of the best of her basketball stars. One fair day, these worthy classmen found the royal colors of the Senior Class draped about the tiagpole before Scholler's Jewelry Store, and these loyal members of the class of i22 did rush these colors with frequency and vigor, altho the battle ended in a draw, and no one was found to be the worse for wear, except for a few 'tsmoked lamps and a few missing molars. This little party did break up in great glee, however, until on the morn of the next day there was seen from afar off the approaching form of the worthy Chief Bouncer of this fair metropolis, who, in the course of the deliberations, did adjudge upon two of the members of these two classes small CFU amounts of Cash according to the order of their crimes. Thus ended the famous battle of '21, adjudged by the experts to be the best since So-and-so went to schoolf' by gosh. There followed this a period of tranquil color raisings and, in view of these and other matters of this serious Junior year, it was unanimously decided to change the Royal Colors from the regal Purple and Gold unto one which would better harmonize with the Stately Blue and VVhite of the noble Seniors. Upon a legal decision and vote it was soon decided to adopt those delicate shades, Laven- 46 Q S 1 4,0 1 J - :J-j 'T A li der and VVhite. These colors were very satisfactory to everyone and it is hoped that this good and worthy class shall emerge A. D. one thousand one hundred and twenty-one in the best of health, good spirits and happiness, having done with great gusto and good will that trying piece of work. the Prom. and come out none the worse for wear either mentally or physically. FORREST l.. KlcGL'RK, ,22. A Near Tragedy. Junior Short Story .EANOR was very miserable. The bill from Hunter's lay on the desk before her tear filled eyes. Those delicious parfaits and hot chocolates, which had seemed so essential, now loomed before her, hideous and .B M dangerous. All night long, visions of luscious dopes had chased and fjfxi' threatened her, until her nerves were almost unstrung. Now it seemed ' ' that she could bear the disgrace and dismissal that such a large unpaid account meant. It was only when she saw her mother's dear face, worn and aged with Worry and disappointment, that she resolved to do anything rather than cause her the shame and humiliation that it would surely mean. As she sat there, her pretty head on the desk, incidents and memories from the past floated across her tortured brain-her mothers self-denial and sacrifice for her education after her father's sad death: the well-meant resolutions she had made before beginning her college career. She had promised herself that nothing she should do should ever cause her mother one moments pain: and now in this terrible predicament, it seemed almost unavoidable. With a shrug of her tired shoulders, Eleanor rose from her chair. She iealized that she was too wrought up for any sane thinking. Perhaps if she went for a Walk she would feel better, and surely she could find a way out of this difficult situation. To Eleanor, happiness had always meant pretty clothes. good times, and plenty of friends. Her short college career had been one continuous struggle to keep up appearances. Over each monthly check from her mothr, she planned and schemed, in order to make it reach the farthest. ller pride demanded that her friends should never outdo her in anything. Of course this meant that she should never refuse to go to Hunters. Those daily trips, on which it seemed so easy to say, ffPlease charge them to my account, had now ended in sorrow. They refused to give credit any longer. The account must either be settled before Monday or it should be reported to the college authorities. Walking briskly along the quiet street, Eleanor was suddenly interrupted by a merry call from a nearby sorority house. HI say there, Nora jane, won't you join us? We've been expecting you down all afternoon, so we saved a doughnut and three olives. Aren't we nice ? With an effort, Eleanor cast off her dejection, and ran, smiling, toward the 47 I c iii lm Q L? 14 rg' ,561 i 41 1 I Z' myzf- gg L -Akin IFA, l f, Is, as K YKYV Q ifii Run N M 1 I r- I . rr . merry gossiping crowd on the cool porch. lmmediately all the conversation was directed on her. lt was Nora jane, what a lowly rose sweater! Nora jane, you're coming to our grand spread tonight, aren't you? and How would you do it, Nora jane P lt was quite evident that Eleanor was extremely popular with these light hearted girls. Say, Eleanor, remarked one of the group, Miss Dean asked me to 'tell you to take the Class Funds down to the Old National. 'She said it was a bit dangerous to have sixty-eight dollars in one's room, and we won't be using it for a month or more-till the next class tournament. After which the conversa- tion turned into more personal channels. They discussed the latest scandals, the various activities and entertainments. Hut unnoticed, Eleanor had not entered into the general discussion. Grad- ually and almost unconsciously, a plan was being evolved in her mind. Realizing the hopelessness of trying to think in the uproar around her, Eleanor left, pleading a headache. Surely,,' she thought, as she hurried toward her Sorority House, they would never know, and it wouldnlt be stealing, either. l could pay it back in a week or so. But these Himsy assurances failed to help Eleanor decide. Some- thing seemed to keep saying, NYou're taking Class lfunds. You're stealing! Entering the Sorority House, she carefully avoided the girls, and, running blindly to her room, she flung the door open and fell, face downward, on the bed. She lay there for several hours-very still, yet not asleep. Late in the afternoon she rose, her face white and drawn, but the worried and ashamed look gone. In its place was one of strength and determination. She would dress and go down to the Dean and explain the whole situation. lf it meant dismissal, which it undoubtedly would, she could certainly face it with a clear conscience. No matter what the punishment might be it could never equal that of dishonesty and disgrace. Slightly flushed and weak, but still determined, she left her room. Almost light heartedly she ran down the stairs. lt was half an hour's walk to the pretty vine covered bungalow of the Dean, and she was very tired and a trifle nervous as she came in sight of it. The Dean could not be termed soft-heartedu or easy . Too often he had earned the name of Old lronsides and the adjectives f'severe , Hsternl' and harshl' were quite applicable to his conduct in matters of school discipline. Eleanor thought of all these things, but when she reached the block in which her destination was, her courage was undaunted and her determination had not wavered. Suddenly, from behind her. a loud, boyish voice broke the stillness, Miss Mor-r-r-ton, Oh, Miss Mor-ton.' Turning, she saw a boy running breathlessly with a letter in his outstretched hand. Between gasps for breath. he managed to say, Been yelling my head off at you. Here's a special delivery letter that just came in.' VVith that he turned, and had disappeared down the alley before Eleanor could grasp the news. She tore at the envelope, eager and expectant. Then she thought to herself. I must not expect anything-it's probably only a letter from mother. But nevertheless her hand trembled as she tore open the envelope, There before her half-frightened gaze, five crisp, new ten dollar bills fluttered to the ground. Oh, it was too good to be true. lt seemed more like the things that happen 48 lfff. , 1 ' I W 1 ,.i- . 1, ...f :hs '10, 1 Eb lr in X 1 7,2 4 .ins ' W 'fu - 45' V v Yi I ll' I to people in books. lint where had the money come from? Her curiosity was soon satisfied, for as she stooped to pick up the precious bills, her excited gaze was attracted to a neatly folded letter. Carefully depositing the money in her pocket, she read the letterg her astonishment and surprise increasing every moment. Xliarehain, Massachusetts, May 5, IQZO. Miss Eleanor Norton, Delta Sigma Psi Sorority House, Wareham, Mass. Dear Miss Morton: We are enclosing iifty dollars as a we me' ' 1 Contest' conducted a short time ago among college students. ln the various inquiries made. we decided, unanimously. that the prize should go to you. Hopinw' you will accept the money with the same good spirit in which we h . hcstow it, we are Very sincerely. ll iitcd irize in our Politeness Tllli EVENING STAR. INC.. VVarehain, Mass. Almost weak with joy and relief. she retraced her steps and in ten minutes a hill amounting to 34350. charged to Miss Eleanor Morton, had heen satis- factorily settled at the Hunter Candy Shop, -Fizzix Ki-X'l'll4XRlXli SIIICETS. Our Y. W. C. A. 49 Rx A is u w ' Q , 5- 6 as - The Sophomores Agler, Elizabeth l-Brandon, Thelma Baxter. Doris Busch, Lucile Rohan, Goldie Ronnewitz. Alice Raxter, Ernest Rowers. Harold Hobbit, Forest Couts, Helen Coil, Marie Chivington, Esther Chryst, Mary Chilcote, Elva Craven, John Dasher. Dorothy Dasher, Nellie Deal. Miles Ewing, Dwight Evans. Wlilliam Estes. Carl Farman, Jack lfugate. Fern Feber, Fred Erick. John Green, Thelma Greenwald. Mary Graven, Mary Giffm, Louise Gamble. Neil Harting, Grace I lughes. Olwen Hoverman, Geraldine lloltrey. Mary Hamman, Leo Ilofman, Arthur lloefer, john Hertel. Yern Herring. Lloyd Hawkins, Robert lreton. Josephine Jones, Rlodwen Jones, Edgar R. jones, Gomer Kirkland, Nellie Klein, Elizabeth Kyle. Katharine Leist Cora Lewis VVilma Long, Vivian Leaser, Oscar Lybarger. Arthur McDonald, Marcile Michael, Ruth McCray, Louise McCoy, Marshall Mohr, Clement Mitchell. John Parker, Eva Pfeifer, Carl 50 Reike, Helen Runnion, Dorothy Rayder, Christine Rueklos, Robert Ramsay, lvan Runnion, Ellis Sadler, Lucy Smith, lrene Stassell, Annabel Steinbauer, Gertrude Showalter. Ruth Smith, Dale Stewart, Donald Stewart, VValdo Sampsell, LeRoy Shock. Dolph Terry. Pearl Terpening. Myrl Tindall, Diana Uncapher, Norma XVise. Harriet XVeaver, Esther XVallace, Margaret Wlade, Rhea Xlioodruff, Freda XValler, Frederick Wfalborn, Carlton Wlilliams, Lloyd Yates, Rowena , - ii l Q a ww : IJ,-5 ,s . I -'- ' . Sophomore Class History QQA9 URIXG the last days of the reign of Chesterljohnson l, the Conqueror, fi in the year one thousand nine hundred and nineteen, a band of unknown and unheralded exiles pressed their way into the midst of the Kingdom of Learning. Heing all alone, unaccustomed to their new surroundings, and seeking new adventures, they chose for themselves a leader. He ' was known to them as Sir Arthur tlsybargerl-a child of mighty strength and stature, with a voice like a roar of tlumder. As was the custom at that time, three assistants were chosen. who helped to carry on the affairs of his people. That period of one hundred and eighty days passed very successfully: but as time went on, a new ruler was appointed to reign in the Kingdom of Learning. .Xugustus tliarnsl the Anchor. who admitted this band with equal rights as a province to his kingdom. lt was then that several dictators of the exiles foresaw their opportunity for establishing recognition among the people of the master kingdom. The first step was giving themselves a name-Freshman being chosen. The second step was showing their ability to become renowned. A festival, held on the third day of October. marked the beginning of a great people, which was some day to hold sway in the entire kingdom. The habits of that Freshman band were soon found to be very much like the habits of the people in the other provinces. They worshiped the same gods and goddesses, respectively: Orrin fllowlandl. Herman tSpeithl. John tl2arrj, Katherine CChivingtonj, and Helen COdafferl. Their language was about the same, although the inhabitants of a province in the far west of the kingdom, called Seniors. had a peculiar language of their own, which was known at that period as slang. meaning modified cussing. Soon the other provinces copied, thus spreading it to the farthest corners. The Freshmen were energetic, ambitious, and eager to learn the ways of their newly adopted home. M Augustus the Anchor, thinking that his neu subjects should offer something in gratitude for being allowed to remain in his kingdom, suggested that they show their worth by demonstrating their art. So on the thirtieth day of the first month of the one thousand nine hundred and twentieth year. a program consisting of native songs and oratory was given. Then the name Sophomore was bestowed upon them, meaning that they had reached a higher and firmer step in the development of their civilization. The Sophomores forgetting their old customs and manners entered into the social affairs of the kingdom. A hay-racki party held on the first day of October was one of the most enjoyable events of the season. The athletic sports including football and basketball were popular pastimes. They developed many fine athletes, who are always remembered in the history of the Kingdom of Learning, IOSEPHINE TRETON. '23. S 51 4,36 g. 41 7 - P-I I - Was It a Dream? Sophomore Short Story. 623519 T was a winter evening. I sat before the huge, old, colonial fireplace. 13- -Zi The fire raged and crackled, and the flames fought with each other. The night was cold, and the Wind whistled through the windows and about .-I Q. the chimney. I was lonesome, but if I moved to a far corner of the i5WtgI room, I chilled, and before the fireplace. I roasted. I had chosen the roasting process that I might have the company of the flames. They played, worked, and fought. I-Iow many of their quarrels, romances and tragedies I saw that night, I know not. I sat still watching their gambolings over the logs until they seemed almost alive. Deeply engrossed in watching a blue flame struggle with an orange one, I was suddenly startled. and awaked from my reverie by a cloaked figure stepping out of the fire before me. I was amazed, to say the least. but still. I had prac- tically thought of the fiames as alive. Muffled in a long black cloak. the figure sat down beside me and in a low commanding monotone said, Listen to my story. Frightened by the ominous and sinister appearance of the stranger and deeming it best to let him have his way, I said nothing. Drawing his chair before the fire he began. Many years, ah, many, many thousands of years hence, I see great suffering for the world. For fifty years before the end, people knew the sun would sometime grow cold, but they laughed and danced and sang, as it would not come during their lives, so whv should they worry? At last, however, the summers grew shorter. the crops commenced to fail. the heat of the sun was failing, the world would grow dark and cold. and the great scientists realized the end was approaching. Wfarnings were sent all over the country. Then everyone raised grain and hoarded it, but it was too late. for the heat and light grew less and lessf, Men toiled and sweated in the bowels of the earth to get more coal to help them raise food, But the change took place very rapidly, the days growing cloudy and the sun shining only faintly. Still the people worked. A city and vast storehouses were constructed under the surface of the earth. so that some might escape from the intense cold and darkness that were gradually settling down upon them. Aeroplanes could no longer be used. because a few hundred feet above the surface of the earth the cold was unbearable. The railroads were used only for the transportation of food and coal so that all oil, coal and other heat producing materials could be saved. Scientists and learned men tried to find some plan by which they could prevent the coming of the awful doom that was swooping down upon them. Hut all efforts were futile. Now ten years had passed since the first warnings had been issued. Under- ground cities had been constructed all -over the world, but many people died daily from cold and exposure. Finally. it became impossible to raise grain and all had to rely on the storehouses, Money would buy nothing. all alike. rich and poor, received the same daily allotment. Practically all were living under the surface of the earth, and food could not last forever. Every place the same 52 'W F gl, - -.iv X e ' d cl no hel could be offered Even those who were protected conditions existe an p . from the cold were rapidly dying! All the heat and light came from vast elec- trical plants, but even their supply of fuel was growing scarce! A great plague struck the world and people died by the thousands daily, for the doctors had no medicine. At length the sun was dark, the light was gone and even the faint hope, the only chance they had for life, was snatched away! Now the numbers dying each day were so great that they could not be counted. Only a few remained. When a second plague struck the earth-then all but one were dead.. The last Soul on earth! All the jewels, gold and wealth of kings at his command! Of what use were they? No food was left! As a last hope he decided to leave the deserted city and walk again on the surface of the earth. Everything was frozen--dead! Surely there were people somewhere! The cold was now almost unbearable! He called, no answer, only the reverberations of his call through the deserted streets! He pressed on, but had no feeling left, ' - ' -X l ,t he dropped to the ground his feet were like clubs. his hands like sticks. . t as . He called for help and begged for mercy. Nobody heard! He sank into a deep sleep and his cries were forever stilled. No one left! All about was darkness, th U oblivion. Thus perished the last Soul on ear . ' ' l t Soul had reached my ears, I But suddenly as if the helpless cry of the as became startled. amazed, and bewildered, 'I glanced sharply at the speaker, but ' t nd l was gazing at the glowing embers of he was gone! The chair was emp y, a , g the dying fire. ALICE BONNEVVITZ. Our Y. M. C. A. 53 ew' F' I ' if-f v 1 I , Agler, VVilliam Albright, Thayne Ashbaugh, Irvin Bayles, Edna liayles, Eva liaker, Dolores Bell, Beatrice Bennett, Almeda Ilenson, Lillian Bien, Virginia Blake, Bernice llonnewitz, Ruth Boroff, Geneva Bower, Grace Uucher, Anna liurton, Erma Bell, Gaylord liell. VVilbert Campbell, Virginia Conwell, W'ilda Crow, Blanche Crabtree, Marguerette Calihan, Dan Carlo, Luther Conn, Norman Conley, Robert Couts, Dan Denig, Paul DeWitt, Lawrence Douer, Poe Eickenbary, Geraldine Freshman Class English, Carl Etts, Carl Evans, Eugene Eckenstein, John Fryer, Mary Fugate, Charlotte Frick, Charles F rits, Walter Gabriel, Vera George, Elizabeth Gocke, Lydia Gunsette, Erma Gaddis, Russell Galloway, Lester Gamble, Clifford Goings, Dale Gunn, Robert Harmon, Velma Hartzell, Myrdith Hofmann, Pauline Hoge, Lenore Hamman, Philip Hartman, Wilbiir Herring, Floyd Hertel, Forest Hines, Robert Houltry, Clyde Ireland, Lawrence lreton, Marcia johnson, Clara Johnson, Lucile 54 jackson, John johnson, Harold jones, Oscar Kundert, Norma Kennedy, Lynn Koegle, Mildred Kreider, Lloyd Lampe, Mabel Ladd, Mabel Leist, Grace Logan, Pearl Lindsay, Frank Maxton, Vesta Myers, VVillis McGinnis, Beatrice Meredith, Gladys Mohr, Mildred Morris, Margaret McGinnis, Bertrand Moore, Donald Morgan, Errwyn Morris, Harold Murphy, Benjamin Ueschle, Lucile Owens, Judson Palmer, Regina Pennell, Dean Priddy, Richard Ringer, Wava Rumble, Alice Rader, Pearl ina 49 f 4- li' l, - 7 Fl? - a n A, f 0 Reno, Irene Sheley, Mary Spayd, Helen Severns, Mary Stutsman, Elizabeth Springer, Miriam Sattler. Ralph Sharp, Leland Sinn, Lloyd Starkey, Carl Stetler, Maurice Smith, James Tossey. Gaylord Lfncapher, Kenneth Yan Yoorhis. licatrice W'ebber, Margaret Vkiilson, Helen NN-'ise, Kathleen Wise, Lillian XYoten, Ruth Wilson, Eugene XYortman, Carl Freshmen Class History T 1 .PON inspection of the crowd of studious t H intellectuals who gathered together in the assembly room of Yan XYert High School on September fxd ready to assume the trials and tribulations of high school. Some were of a dubious mind and mien, while others showed their great bravery . . ui W-in lstll, one found a goodly sprinkling of would-be liresh1es', who were V lb , M iilgjn S Q by marching into the study room quite fearlessly. llut to tell the truth we were all a bit anxious. W'e had then about 120 members. On Tuesday, October 5th, we decided at a class meeting to band ourselves together and we elected Dan Calihan for president to direct our affairs. He has proved quite worthy of the trust. Also Millard Koogle was elected vice-president. Erma Gunsett for treasurer and Yirginia Campbell for secretary. 'XVe decided on Kelly green and white for our class colors. The next big event of common interest was our first class party and you may take my word for it that it was a fearful and mighty affair. Everybody appeared en costume as it was a masquerade. and of all the wonderful get-ups! Our illustrious president appeared as a lady and the only thing that betrayed him was his decidedly masculine voice. Mr. Karns was finally discovered lurking behind a very clownish clown suit. All in all we had a jolly good time. Not much later in the year the football teams were formed and several dandy players were found in the Freshman class. From then until the end of the football season enthusiasm and competition waxed high. About this time the class was divided into two 'lLit societies, Hesper and Irving , which were formed for the stimulating of our various interestsn. There were several fine programs in each society. Speaking of literary matters I almost forgot to mention the Essay Contest for the best story written on the subject The Perpetuation of Pilgrim Ideals . Marguarite Crabtree was the Freshman prize winner. Then came the basketball season and our class team was organized with Ben Murphy, Norman Conn, -Iud Owens, John Eckenstein, Bob Gunn and Oscar jones to defend our honor. VVe had a mighty fast girls' team too, and many hot contests were waged. After a most exciting Christmas holiday season we returned to arm ourselves for the conflict or in other words to try to acquire a little stray knowledge for use in the impending exams. VVe all escaped alive, however, none the worse for wear. Cther events followed until the end of the year when we take leave of the Freshman class with pleasant memories of a year well spent. VIRGINIA ELLIOTT CAMPBELL. 55 A. . w . ee- X f f K X 495 Y , irf, 1470, 1 ll ' l - TD as - U l' l The Last Experiment of Dr. Bancroft QEFA9 R. QEORQES R. BANCROFT paced nervously up and down his study. Z1 His agitation was evident by the lines of worry which traced his face. gig His slender body had the unmistakable droop of utter weariness and his piercing grey eyes were dimmed with a fatigue that comes only through many sleepless nights. Every few moments he would go to the window ' and peer out into the misty evening as if expecting someone. Suddenly he turned to me and spoke. Grey,'l he said, could it be possible that I could fail after nearly killing myself for my work? I'll try it once more and, if it succeeds or if it fails, it will be my last experiment. Seeing that no reply was expected I followed him into his laboratory. Along one side was a small bookcase. The doctor slipped his hand behind some of its scroll work and pressed a small knob. The bookcase slipped back in well-oiled grooves and before me lay his secret experimentation room. This room was the strangest it has ever been my good fortune to behold. Along one side in large shelves reposed bottles of all descriptions, labeled with unpronounceable names and containing every known chemical compound. At the end of this was his work table, lighted by powerful arcs, and upon this reposed the cause of his agitation. Walled in by three sheets of bright copper was what seemed to be a hopeless tangle of wires and plates with small switches attached. But with closer in- spection it proved to be a carefully connected series of electrical appliances sur- mounted by a pure sheet of some metal resembling platinum. Unknown dials and meters made up the front and switches were everywhere. Between two copper points suspended from the ceiling were strung wires resembling a wireless aerial. Such was the machine that caused Doctor Bancroft his agitation. Sit down, Greyfl he said, HI will be ready for you in a moment. Doctor Bancroft was one of the most reputed scientists in the world and I his servant and laboratory helper. His laboratory on Janvoux Hill, Belgium, was the scene of the most wonderful experiments in the world. This was his greatest, and though I did not understand it I trusted him and consented to be the object of his action. Suddenly he spoke again, f'Grey, come here. I obeyed. He took me by the shoulders and turned me facing him. Look into my eyes and tell me whether or not I am sane. I peered deeply into his steely eyes which saw everything. and perceiving nothing there except deep intensitv of purpose and a bit of those fires of intelligence that burned so fiercely behind them, replied, Doctor, you know as well as I, that with your mind you could be only sane. But why do you ask F 'fBecause, he said, I am attempting something to-night no sane man would. Are you willing to bear the responsibility of its action ? Doctor,' I replied, anything for you would be a privilege. If this succeeds, though I do not understand it. your name will be proclaimed and respected even more than it is now to the world at large. Withorit answering he seated me in a large chair with a metal headrest and began to fasteyn oh my head a strange apparatus, being a cross between an aviator's 56 T I ' . l helme - . : tus rather troubled me, but I had faith in my master and said nothing. On the front of the head harness were two dials marked with various numerals I' 'rom one of these ran a tape. somewhat suggestive of the f'ticker t ' ape in brokers' ofnces, which entered the machine through another dial marked in the same n a 7 . 1 nner. W hen the doctor had ever tl ' y nng adjusted he spoke in a strange. unnatural voice which, if blind-folded I could not h . ave recognized, Greyl Grey! think of something, concentrate your whole thought on it. my reputation is o balanceln t and the electrocution head piece Xll l ' n the A soft purring in the motor reminded me of my old home in far off America and I concentrated on the one word home . My home! The scientist watched dials, threw switches on and off and finally attached the delicate mechanism of the plate to three silver Jo' t , I in s. His face showed the strain he was under. lt was ashy grey and as he attached the l l ' V , . p ate us hand trembled slightly. There was a sharp click as he attached it and slowly on the plate a picture began to appear. .Xt first it was almost without form. hut slowly it came better and better into view and I recognized my own home. I could only sit and stare. The doctor gave a short cry and threw off the switch. As the picture faded he took off the helmet and suddenly growing prematurely old, sank into my chair cradling the headpiece in his arms as if it were a baby. crying over and over. At last! At last! As I stood watching I pitied him and felt an inclination to comfort him but as I started toward the chair there ua bl' ' s a mding Hash, a terrible noise seemed to split my ear drums A b ll . a of fire rolled down the wire into the machine itself. A sharp crack sounded and 1 lurid r l l' fh . ec ig t played over the old doctor's face as he gave a piercing cry and pitched out of his chair onto the floor Tl machine was a , . we mass of tangled wires and the wall had already begun to burn fiercely. I was stunned and had but one thought-to escape. I tried to loosen the doctor's hands from the helmet, but the grip of death had alreadv set them. The fumes of burning chemicals were fast overcoming me. I gasped. staggered tO the wall. pressed the knob and dragged myself to freedom and the blessed air. As I reached the ro l I g .unt lapsed into unconsciousness and when I awoke ten minutes later the laboratory was a f mass o flames. I lav. unable to move. gazing into the ruin of mv hopes, the loss of a most wonderful invention and inventor, and the finish of Doctor Bancroft's last experiment. ROBERT HINES. English Department During the present school year the English Department has aimed to empha- size the practical side of the English work. Special attention has been given to the Study of grammar. letter writing. spelling and oral English. Practical texts in grammar have been used to supplement the courses in Literature. that the pupils might acquire the abilitv to speak and write correctly. Much comoosition work has been required with the same end in view. Through the study of classics the teachers have aimed to develop an appreciation of the best that has been written and to instill high ideals in the minds of tl ' ' b ie pupils. The reading of good ooks has been constantly encouraged. 57 T WWF li- Y l . L. Junior High '41 fb I W J- If rwfzfbg J r The History of Junior High of 1920 and 1921 HE history of the junior High 'School began Sept. I2, IQ20. On the sultry autumnal morning about 150 boys and girls presented themselves at Fourth XN'ard to begin their last year of study in the grades. They were divided into four sections, under the supervision of Miss Smith, Mr. XVil:l fl'rincipalH, Mr. lflickinger. and illrs. Voke. The class officers are as follows: President. Lester Smith: Vice-President, Mar- cella Dickinson: Secretary, Ruth Conn, and Treasurer, Victor Carpenter. Girls and boys' basketball teams were organized later. The players on the boys' team were, Clarence Riggins tCaptain l. llyron Leaser, Leroy Spray, Awana Deal, lfrancis Spring. and Harold Hott. The girls' team consisted of Lorain Cole, Captain Gulia Finkhouse. Enimeline XYise. Blauda Fouty, VVinifred Spauld- ing, and Helen Harmon. The most important games of the seasons play by our teams were at Ridge Centralized School in which our boys and girls' teams won: at Convoy, in which our boys were defeated and our girls won 3 at Micldlepoint and at Rockford. where we were defeated. The new year brought new troubles to the minds of the Junior High, because the dreaded semester examinations put in an appearance in January. Many evenings before had been spent in reviewing, but when thc day came our minds were blank. So were our papers. Among the social events of the year was a class party. held in the gymnasium at Third Ward the later part of November. It was a great success. Plans are under way for a Penny Fair to be held before school closes, and for another class party to be held on May 6. Our patient teachers have indeed been martyrs this past year, but they shall win their righteous cause in the end. and their weary year shall prove a success. The spirit of Class Loyalty has been good. Now our year is done. lt has been a successful one and we hope to make our future years as successful as this has been. CLASS OF '25. 58 71, ,C IM' HM it U gg ' A , In , j lr fixfgj yr f f :Nz fm Xi I , X I W Q V w I 4 W, Mf K W, JN V I7 f4 W? ,Qu XV! gg ? k t rove : A A TJ -J L 5 ', Van Wert High School Chorus Our High School may well be proud of its excellent Music Department under the direction of Mr. james H. jones. This work consists of chorus singing in part songs, glees, folk songs and plantation songs. The purpose of the chorus is primarily to build voices and care for the same, to establish appreciation for good music, and to provide the student with a musical vocabulary adequate for community life. The chorus work is elective and credit is given for faithful service. Our motto is A little better each year, and the IQZI chorus has main- tained this standard. The chorus is divided into auxiliary groups, such as solos, duets, quartets and girls' and boys' glee clubs. Every year the lligh School chorus gives two musicals, The first was held on December 17, IQZO. This concert was given by a chorus of one hundred and thirty mixed voices, assisted by Nr. James Allen Grubb. tenor soloist of Lima, Ohio, The chorus presented a varied program consisting of choruses, glees, folk songs, Negro spiritual songs, and American patriotic songs. The work of the chorus is meritorious and considered equal to the standard High School singing, due to the splendid ability of our leader, Mr. james H. jones, and accompanist, Edward Goeke. LOUISE HUMPHREYS. Penny Fair Crowds thronged the halls of our High School Building on the evening of December 6, IQZO, to attend the Annual Penny Fair. First we paid our admission according to our lengthy feet. Then we went to the bank to get our pennies, and from there to the athletic show and the rogues, gallery. Then we pushed our way to the balcony of the gynmasium and there we wrote letters, bought candy, peanuts, and other good things to eat. Next we followed the crowd up stairs to the Assembly Room to see the big show, Macbeth a la Mode. Finally those who so desired found their way to the gymnasium, where they enjoyed a few dances. This ended the Penny Fair. 60 L IL 9-U13 5 'id Blwt lr fig it . ir K A . . E l T l HARMON Y CLASS Myra XVcbber Louise Humphreys Marshall Osborn Thelma Cole Edward Goeke Donald Underwood Ralph VVade James H. Jones, Teacher Harmony. The study of Harmony takes up the following principles: Scale analysis. intervals, chords and their progression, inversions, melody writing in phrase and period form and harmonization of original melodies in major and minor modes. The aim of the study is to develop the ability of the pupils to hear what they see as well as to see what they hear, Boys' Glee Club. Our Boys' Glee Club is one of which we can be justly proud. All the boys have Hue voices and have shown their skill in all kinds of activities. They have taken part in all school activities, community and lodge meetings, lecture courses and assembly periods, Lima Eistaddfod. On May 6. 1021. Yan XYert High School, with Lima. Bellfontaine, Gomer, and Findlay. will meet at Lima to hold a High School Eisteddfod. The numbers are to consist of mixed choruses, girls' and boys' glees, quartets, duets and solos. Yan VVert High School is entering into all of the above numbers and we hope to bring home many of the honors. l 61 dw ' X ' L-'-1 4 C M 3 'fran g W A l T , I A ' 'I H The Gypsy Rover A ROMANTIC MUSICAL COMEDY-IN THREE ACTS This was our second and biggest musical of the year given on Friday, April 8. 1921. The characters were picked from the High School Chorus. and the play was a success throughout. The cast of characters was as follows: Meg CContraltol, CRob's foster rnotherj, an old Gypsy woman ......... Humphreys Zara CSopranol. the belle of the gypsy camp .... . . . ........ Sue Webster Marto CBassl, Meg's husband ............ ........,............. P aul Jones Sinfo fTenor5, gypsy lad in love with Zara .................. Don Underwood Rob Cllaritonep, afterwards Sir Gilbert Howe, The Gypsy Rover, lost heir to the Sir Gilbert Howe estates ........................ Bernard Schmidt Lady Constance QSopranoj, daughter of Sir George Martendale. .Myra Webber Lord Craven, an English fop Doncha know .................. Paul hlackson Sir George Martendale fldaritonel, an English country gentleman. .Vlfilson Clark Nina fSoprano3, Sir Georgels second daughter .................. lda juillerat Capt. Jerome fTenorj, captain in English Army .................. Dave Jones Sir Toby Lyon, a society butterfly .......,....... .... C harles VVilliamson McCorkle, a song publisher of London .,.....,....... ...... C laude Hines Chorus :-Gypsies and Fairies. Directed by james H. Tones-Supervisor of Music. Pianist-Edward Gocke. Assistant Pianist-Beatrice Van Voorhis. 62 W: ,. ,AT Q. f--1,3 .. , if 35 1 l .g ' . . ff f' ,f?15g1i'i,. fm 1. , ,. .f. .,.s.: V if 22 P '- b gi 1 r 'Q A 5 Y I V 6 fx? Q 2 P , v Q a- f' if mikig 5+ 4. .fs 3 Q is E 1 'Z af 'Q Z ,SM H , 2 r U N, ,jf:,.,,-mv ,-1. f ,X 'S'-pg! x. gy ww , . ! -f l1 ' :ff'? L 'Q I t- 1F',Zi1a5i :-- '- J M w'fi':wr'1 1 1-391 fr- ,- K ,,. an g.:1,w:,,fA W A , A mx 8 il 1 U ,, -xi N-Q ,KL 1- 1? '- ff: A . AWL QKE -vs ' 'wil' , , :f. 1- 5 W ,. x . n Ev 1 A . L ' LW95-Q' aim' 4 '-'ffig-a, Ma Y. 4- Q 1 ,gg . ,jig . 'cm s 3 4 1 'L 1 .14 A J , ,, K ww 34 S5 4 ,ff-:ggi , .E , fi WW 1135 R ORGANIZA 2 9 Y W f 7 ,N W' aw 0 , XL 5, 5 WM ' W f 1 7 n if J T, 3 J iymi if I V NW XXX A ,'Il E X X 'I x Si - .i ,Xi R, , 6195 A HH 2 X , , 2 1 Class Play Nothing but the Truth. staged by members of the Senior Class, under the direction of Charles lf. Shank of Aiigola. Indiana. was presented at the Strand Theater April 25-26. lfrom every point of View it was a Ofreat success. Z3 the class play proved to be one of the most enjoyable comedies ever seen in Yan Wfert. As the story goes the question arose whether Bob Bennett could tell the truth for 2 h ' ' ' ' 4 Ours and led to the wager. made in Mr. Ralston s office, of SI0,000, which Bob put up, belonging to Gwen, his sweetheart, which she had received from church subscriptions. The storv turns to Ur Ralstons home on Ionff Island. . A - - ' as where the rest of the characters. not knowing' of the wager, are very much insulted at different times b B b ' ' - ' -I ' ' ' y o . and xarions fatts icvealed. l'oi instance. Mr. Ralston entertaining chorus girls, which causes a little disturbance. with the head of the family. As th predicament with all members of his family and house guests. :Xs soon as the clock strikes the hour, Rob becomes the little Fixer and tells enonlfh lies to make u . , , . 5 , p for the truth he told during the 24 hours of the wager. CAST e time draws near for his release from the wager, he is in a terrible lloh Bennett . , , ,,,,,.,. . . .VVilson Clark M. Ralston ..,... ..... E dward Gocke Bishop Doran ........ Paul Roberts es VVilliamson Clarence Van Dusen .... .. R 65 g 1- t ii t l n xg 1 4,361 1 Dick Donnelly ..... ........................... Gwen ........... . . . Mrs. Ralston .... Ethel .......... Mabel ....... Sahel ...... Martha .......... Director. . . . . .... . Student Manager .... Prompter ....... . . . . . .Ben Schmidt . . .Charlotte Sidle . . . . .Rernice Dias Louise Humphreys . . . . . .Sue VVebster . ..Madelon Brandt . .Margaret Sheets .Charles E. Shank , . . .Donald Baxter . . .Margaret Sheets Oratorical Contest The Annual Oratorical Contest of the Van VVert High School was held on Friday evening, March 18. in the Assembly Room. Seven members of the Senior Class took part in order to choose someone to represent the High School at the Northwestern Ohio Oratorical. Emma Dixon, who spoke on Ohio Produces Men. was awarded the first prize often dollars. The winner of second place was Claude Hines, whose subject was America, Champion of Right . VVilson Clark. who spoke of Gifts and Givers, carried off the third prize. Other members of the class who took part were as follows: Bernard Schmidt, Ruby Frick, Helen Hunt and Roy Roller. Lyceum One of the fine things in connection with the High School is the Lyceum. This has been going nine years, and under the management of Mr. Bowland has 66 . 1 ,. I 7 ,f , v S its I - ' Ill 3 lx non veeome so popular that the asseinhlv room always heen stieeessfnl. lt haf ' l is erowflefl at every 11n1nl1e1'. The course for the eonnn, V . , seven splenclicl 11ll1lllJ6I'S. ancl all at the olfl priee of a clollar and a half fc ' seasontieket. lt isl 'f 'tl ' -' 1 '1 ' ' 15 ai ie Jiggmt and hut Louise that tl1e sehool has CVCI lllllf on. The 11llllllJC1'S will he as follows: The Chapel flioirz The Tsehaikowskx Quartet: lrene Stolofslcy. violinist. and flll ort' fr . ' Tl A N Ip Illb nntistx. ie Mercer Company Robert llacfioxvaii. lecturer- The Creed of the lflaU Xclrian Yewens vlax 5. . . . .. 1 reacler- A Message from Klarsf' and one nuinher by the High School. ' 1 La Bonne Compagnie fFrench Clubl l-a llonne Compaq . 4 - 3. School. Onr hrst meeting was helcl lAlClH'll2ll'5' gl. in the elnh roonis ot 1 Y. NY. C. A. Th . . c lllmlllntlhlllll is hnntecl to the pupils 111 lligh School who are nienihe ot the lireneli liepartmeiit this vear or have pinion YN . 1, 'A 1' 5 to this year, taken lireiieh The purpose ot tl1e elnh is' to affornl p1 ntne 1 h ' 'z ' 'U ill using' the lfrencli laiiqiiaeje y nieans ot prog'r:11ns. eoiiversational games, anrl lireneh songs. The oflieers of l.a llonne Compagnie are: llelen VVeaver. .................... ........ l 'resident .Xliee llonnexvitz .... ...XllCC-lil'l'Sl4lClll Yirg'i11i:1 Campbell .................. , .,..... ,.... S eeretary The 1Jl'OQ'l'Zlll1 of March 7 is rep1'ese11t:1rive of the prog1'a1ns 1vhicl1 are given Roll eall anrl answers hy l rench proverbs. Scene from La Gl'IlllllllZll1'E.l. Margaret Black. Virginia Rein. Alice llonnewitz. 1-X11 anecdote. La Chapean l erflu. Sabina Mohr. lireneh songs clirectecl hy Yirginia XYel1c1Qr Cl-.XR.'X KlSSlfLl,. - - Taj, Hi-Y The Hi-Y Club is a11 organization between the Y. Xl. C A. ancl the High School. lt has a membership of 37 hors from the kliinior anfl Senior claSses. lt has an Elllll to bring about a hetter felloxvsl1ip hetweeii its meinhers. During the past year. a program of te11 talks was given, hv prominent men of the City. for the benefit of the Hi-Y ancl was open to all the hoys of the High School. Often tl1e elnh has hancgnets for the meinhereliip. at xvhieh the evening' is given over entirely to having' a goorl time. The club was entertainecl at a St. Patrieles partv hx' the eor1'esno111li11Q' girl? l l th Y C ll J, e -Hi. at the Y. VV. C. A. LX playlet, ganies, eats ancl clzincing' were the eveningk program. The officers are: l7reSicle11t, Dan llennellg XYTCC-l,l'CSlll6llI. Ralph XYacle: Treasurer, Rush Wlelch. -TOE CLE.-XSON. 67 X, w wf ' '- X 0 ' 0' rear will coneist 1 J1 a Knie is not one of the olilest OI'Q'2llll72illUIlQ of the llifh ht P' L f Hi Y. Y-H i ln the summer of y21, the Gi-rls' Council of the Y. XV, C. A. sent two girls to the High School Girls' Conference at Granville, Ohio. On their return a High School Girls' Club was organized and called the HY-Hi . The officers elected were: Charlotte Sidle, President: Helen Perry, Vice- Presidentg Meredith Hartzell, Secrtary. and Harrit XVise. Treasurer. The Y-Hi advisers are Misses Chivington and O'Daffer. During the winter a series of talks on careers for women were given. Other interesting programs, as well as mighty good times, were had. At the last meeting new officers were elected to carry on the work begun this year. BERNICE DIAS. Y Hi. 68 -at-5 ' l'49iW y, P - C.. ..-C P. ... .. Wobelo The Wohelo Club was reorganized at the beginning of the school year under the direction of Miss Oillaffer and Mr. Karns. It has been the aim of the members and officers of this club to keep its programs up to the high standard of last year. VVe have had some very interesting programs, one of which was given over to the presentation of the play Margery Makes Goodl' by members of the club. Other programs devoted to music, dramatics, travel and literature have been very interesting. VVe are very proud of the fact that we have a full quartet in our club which has given us much pleasure and won fame by singing at assemblies and other places. A most enjoyable spring party was held at the home of Margaret Rogers on April I, when the Wfohelos were entertained by the As You Like It Club. This delightful occasion was returned with a May party given by the VVohelos for their sister society. BERNTCE DIAS. l - - S s a As You Like It Club As You Like It. It's a splendid name, and a splendid club, too. Every member knows that, and the rest of the l-ligh School, as well. It was organized, along with the other High School clubs. in November of nineteen-twenty, with Miss Humphrey and Mr. Barr as advisers: and to them much of the success of the club may be attributed. A number of excelent programs have been presented, which were both enjoy- able and instructive. A Christmas program, dealing with Christmas customs, and others on subjects such as Astronomy, t'The Movies. Famous Orators and Orationsf' were very interesting. A talk on South America by Doctor 69 g Ib - K g l 49Wi l P J '. KlcGurk was also much appreciated. The As You Like It Club enjoys a wide-spread reputation for its beautiful and artistic posters. They are always among the best, and usually surpass all others. On the whole, this clulm is a grand success, and will surely be rememluered as one of the best organizations in the lligli School. MERSENE lfNC.'Xl'lllfR. The Paramount Literary Club The Paramount Literary Club, organized in the year 1919-20 by Miss Grace llall and Miss Gertrude Marshall, was reorganized in the fall of the present year 70 l l i , S3 I WW ! yy 'y by Miss Katharine Chivington and Mr. H. ll. Speith. Rivalry with other clubs has shown itself in the production of attractive posters and interesting programs. The motto adopted by the club is Always on Top , and is always kept 'n mind by the members of the club. ICN? Gl.li.XSON. The Pickwick Literary Society At the beginning of the school year of TQZO-21, the various classes met and elected officers for their literary societies. The Pickwick Literary Society. as it is now called, is composed of the section of the -lunior class whose names begin with the letters J-Z, inclusive. The aim of our society is to try and make it the best literary society in the high school, to teach parliamentary law. written and oral expression. and. above all. calmness and assurance when appearing in public. Since attendance to the meetings is compulsory, these meetings are very popular with the students. We have two faculty advisers for our society, who assist us greatly in the preparation of our work. XVe meet every three weeks on Friday afternoon. Our programs have been very interesting. well prepared and enjoyable. ELTGENIIT 'l'l l I'l.li. 5 Y in C antetbury Club NVQ: are proud, and justly proud, too, to be members of that old and famous Canterbury Club, founded by the illustrious Chaucer. lfathcr of the English language. Of course, we have no saintly mms or priests. doctors or knights in our club. but we do have the liveliest Sophomore boys and girls that you could ever find. Wie felt keenly the distinction of being asked to give the Christmas program before the entire high school. The play, Heavenly Twins. was of the jolliest sort and sparkled with wit and humor. Enjoyed by all, of course! 73 df v 1 L X L x l qxpi l Marla f re A -. The second meeting took us back again to the Tabard Inn, where we listened to the same i'Nuns, Priests' Tale and Chanticleer that had charmed that merry-somber group so long ago. VVe enjoy variety, so for the next meeting, Honorable E. l. Antrim was invited to speak to us. His subject, A Number of Things, was very interesting and enjoyed by all. New York Cityi' was the subject of the following program. Vvle were given glimpses of the metropolis from Greenwich Village to a rubber-neck trip on Fifth avenue. Perhaps the most unique meeting was that one in which Lord Poe-Liteness and Lady Ette Quette cliscoursed to us on Good Mannersw in social home, and even school life. Our tastes are varied, so a program was planned devoted to music. The talent in our society was displayed: also, the mechanical talent of the Brunswick. Under the sponsorship of Nliss Riggs and Mr. Ungericht, the club is antici- pating many helpful and enjoyable sessions. KATHERINE KYLE. if Athenian On November 19, 1920, the Sophomorcs whose names began with the letters L-Z, inclusive, met in room 19, under the leadership of Mrs. Collins and Mr. Rowland, to reorganize their society. The first program was held with the Canterbury Society, December Ioth, at which the play, 4'The Heavenly Twins, was given, the cast including members of both societies. On the following Friday, the play was given, this time at the Christmas Assembly program. - The next two meetings were devoted to the study of the operas Faustl' and Carmen , and included several selections from these operas on the victrola. At another meeting, a miscellaneous program was rendered. An interesting feature of the program was the debate, Resolved, That a half-hour of physical 72 ' V sf- fe . dj . A v Ib training should be made compulsory in the public schools. Plans for future programs include The New Administration, and a Nature Study Program. A feature of these programs will be extemporaneous speeches by members of the society upon timely topics. The H esper Literary Society The first meeting of the Hesper Society was held in the latter part of November, with an enrollment of sixty-three members. .Xt this meeting Miss llenry gave a very instructive talk on Parliamentary work which we found to be quite useful in later meetings. The first program was held shortly before the Christmas holidays and some fine Christmas selections were presented, It is difficult to choose the most interesting meeting of the year as they were all full of fun and instruction. One of the most interesting, however. was held on lfebruary fourth. when our own state. Ohio, was discussed. Fine talks on the industries. institutions, writers and historical places of Ohio were delivered. 73 T L? g L I if ,if ln one of the meetings. devoted to music, many enjoyable piano compositions were given: also, splendid talks were given on the appreciation of the art. Before many meetings were held, we all realized that it was not only a duty, but a pleasure, to follow the motto. Live to learn and learn to live. and that our society has done much to promote enthusiasm in the discussion of common interests. VIRGINIA li. CARll'l3lil,l.. Irving Society Irving was the name chosen by the Freshmen from li-X, who met in room 26 on November 18th to form a literary club, which would give us an opportunf' to do public speaking. Miss Tozzer and Mr. Smith are our advisers and critics. The officers elected have charge of three meetings and arrange the program for each meeting. The club holds its meeting every three weeks on Friday afternoon. XYe have had several interesting programs. some of which were devoted to science. some to the study of music. and others, of a more humorous type. The first oflicers elected were: Margaret XVebber. president: Leroy Oeschle, vice-president, and Judson Owens, secretary. The second officers were: 'Vesta Maxton, president: Frank Lindsay, vice-president, and Regina Palmer. secretary. The third officers were: Beatrice Yan Yoorhis, president: Mabel Lampe. vice- president. and Alice Rumble, secretary. H. .-XLTCE RUMIELF. 74 - x l'4y.1 ,, 1 V 1 ' Public Spirit in Van Wert , 9 , EOPLE who are interested in the welfare and betterment of their com- munity, and are willing to devote time and money for it, are truly public spirited. From the earliest history of Van VVert, this spirit has been v A L x characteristic of its citizens. They have shown their regard for the city and county in many ways, some by using their efforts for measures ' which would benefit the community. others by giving memorials of lasting benefit. About eighty-four years ago in May, 1837, when Messrs. Marsh, Aughen- baugh, and Riley filed the plat for the city of Yan VVert, we received our first gift, for Mr. George Marsh, Sr., gave to the new town the commons con- sisting of the second. third and fourth ward parks. These parks have added much to the attractiveness of Yan VVert. Mr. Marsh also gave to the First Methodist Church the site for the frame building which was located on North Jefferson street, and to the First Presbyterian Church the lot on which they built their frame edifice on East Main street. These gifts show the generous spirit of one of our pioneers. Many poor school children have been able to attend school by the aid of the fund given by Mr. DePuy. In 1874 he gave 325,000 to be invested by the School Board, the interest of which he wished to be used to provide books, clothing, glasses, etc., for poor children. In IQIQ, one hundred and twenty-five children were given aid, 31,515.52 having been spent for the benefit of children in the grades. In 1891, Mr. George Marsh, son of Mr. George Marsh, Sr., gave the town a fountain which was placed in the Third VVard Park. Since New Year's Day, IQOI. when our library was dedicated, Yan VVert has held an unique place in the world, for our library was the first County Library in the United States, and the first in the world to reach rural districts. Inquiries concerning this generous gift have come from all parts of the world-from Norway, Sweden, Australia, France and many other places. Mr. J. S. Brumback, wishing to leave a memorial to the people of his county, with the consent of his heirs, made provisions in his will for the building of a county library which cost approximately S5o,ooo. Only two conditions were made in the will, one that the building should be located in the Second Wiard Park, and the other that it be maintained by a county tax. The llrumback County Library is a fitting memo- rial to a noble, generous man, and as he wished, has been a great factor in the education, happiness and prosperity of our citizens. Mr. .Tohn Strandler in IQI4 made a 325,000 endowment for a chair of Mathematics for the grades of the city. lly his will he also left 340,000 for a Y. M. C. A. building, and an endowment, which with the 35.000 raised by the public, amounts to approximately iE65.ooo. Five thousand dollars left by Mrs. Buckingham to be spent to the best advantage for a worthy cause, was used to buy the lot for the building. The VVoodruff Estate also gave 310,000 to the Y. M. C. .-X. Few counties possess such a well equipped building as ours. The good iniiuence of the Y, M. C. A. has been realized and Van NVert is proud to have such a splendid place for the recreation and training of the older as well as the younger men, for the older men seem to enjoy its advantages as much as their juniors. 76 ' v ,V :5 if - 1 'V' The dedication, in 1916, of our Y. W. C. A., built and equipped by Mr. George H. Marsh at a cost of SI30,000, marked another memorable event for Van VVert County. This is the finest and most complete county Y. NV. C. A. in the United States. in its various departments it handles over 340,000 per year. The building contains twenty-five dormitories which are always occupied, and its splendid cafeteria is remembered for the fine meals by tourists from Atlantic to Pacific. Few towns the size of Van VVert have a Y. XV. C. A. building, so we may justly be proud of this fine gift. Besides our beautiful Y. XV. C. A., Mr. Marsh also gave to the county in 1916 a Hospital and Nurses' Home, costing Sl25,000. At the dedication, Dr. Drown, a distinguished surgeon of Cincinnati, stated that such complete equipment is to be found in only one other hospital in the United States and that is the hospital of the Mayo Brothers in Rochester, Minn., known throughout the world. Mr. Marsh secured the best possible equipment for this as well as for the other gifts that he made. Mrs. Price, in memory of her two infant daughters, has left a legacy of 35.000 which, upon the death of her sister, will be used by the hospital to give medical aid to the poor children. By the will of Mr. O. XV. Keith, a sum of money will also be given to the hospital, at the death of his wife. The latest gift that the county has received is the Children's Home and Industrial School. By the will of Mr, Marsh, who died in August, IQZO. 34,000,000 was left to the Marsh Foundation for that purpose. This will be of benefit not only to the orphans and poor children of our county, but to those of adjoining counties as well. As soon as the estate shall have been settled, the Trustees will erect the building on the East Ridge Road near Mr. Marsh's late residence. The good that this school and home will accomplish is inestimable as it will give wonderful opportunities for learning and training to those who would not otherwise have such advantages. There are many other gifts to worthy causes, which while not so large as some of those mentioned, were prompted by motives just as worthy and by a spirit just as noble .Van VVert may well be proud of these great gifts for they show how public spirited are our citizens. VVe should all take advantage of the opportunities which they open to us. and aid in their upkeep so that they may be permanent. Let us carry on this splendid spirit which so benefits our citizens and our community, and make the name Yan Wfert continue to stand for things worth while. CHARLUTTE SIDLE. 77 BURIED TREASURES IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES lCor1yrightT: 1921: By The Chicago Tribunal CW 60? I 550031. , om f 5? ZF '? A ., X! 'mia HI.: HAND- ' Q 1 f y 5 f -X ?'W i f ':::r, ,Xuv W' fi x N Lf ' 'ff 'K 4 UN f X XX HW nj MN xy ' twig I , f i t ,U X X5 xv A - 422- W y are some folks no puffed up because a great man has spoken a few words to them- . Wlllll IV 'om 'I f RW f I f ff 4 NWTKUMZTUEIYWYII bf ,f an or x 1 T gb' bww . - ' 1 naw ? X ' e cl W I7 Jfi flfllrifffffyry, 'ffffwvfvm 'ii i' f'A I 'W'- '5 , fill fHVH'lr mmflny Q f H ,fag , 1 of , fnnnqn flrnng, ' Q'VV'f'5 4 1' J ll H ! QM'5',rfflf7! g l 'l:f 'f f-gi ? V A ' 1 pquznff I 72 i ibm :Milf LIBRARY - 1' :HT Qe f , a 5+ -- L',11'?QfJ4-1 f nf W5 if , 6. , . 41 we vs M g ag ,, xv H1 uf 0 fmfy. U , 1, 4, Kimi, . I ? TI' 243 C H - I ,egwfmpxf ll ,WWAN gg: ,gI'!,F ' v ,, ,A KX 11.1,-...L fi 1 W. K f YQ ynee - ' 'O X . ffff ' , AM ' ,V lf, I' T we k ,'raf i'1 Jyiifi,l 'I , f ' ia Z Sff x x lgn 5 'G ',' 1 1 5902 1 I f H Z ' f ' n U55 W5 A vw f a V -J 1 P ,, X -f 'Wm' fy W A14 Q ' in A . Hd yf JV f x Ax Q A sums ff 42, ia' 'J' ., Ewf wb-M S JZ of f ,X . WAZ0 ' 1 Y L 4 Y LX X7 l X jwkvnmf When they can go into the nearest public library and enjoy by the hour the finest thoughts of the greats!! men who have ever lived? This space paid for by The Brnmback Library Stereotype loaned by The Chicago Tribune to Brnmback Library of Van Wert County w' ' ii l . , nun, -, E W 11 e -fr sw f ,lie 3r- s fri! s Questionaire During the days when the Annual staff was hard at work a number of questions weighed heavily on the minds of this weary group of workers. The question, NVhat do you expect to do when you graduate ? was answered from a pugilistic career to that of the pulpit, while some wanted to loaf. YVhat is your highest ambition F brought such answers as the attainment of millions and the Heaven. The next, XVhat is the greatest honor a boy can attain in high school P received answers from expulsion to being President of the Senior class. The greatest honor a girl could obtain was having a date with Mr. Lfngericht or being assistant editor of the Annual. The next question, XVhat was the funniest incident in the high school ? brought answers that ranged from Mr. Karns to the first joke in the joke box tllill Evansl and Mr. Johnston cleaning his ears in chapel Clotgj. The next and most important was. How shall we keep students from making paths across the lawn PH W'e received representative answers as. remove the campus, build a wall around or a walk across. or the method now being employed. The next had to do with who was the most popular teacher. Mr. Rowland won first honors, with Miss Dukes and the right Honorable Professor James H. lones tied as second and Miss Odarfer next in popularity. i The most ppoular girls in the various classes proved to be as follows: ' Mildred l7reshman-Geraldine Eikenberryg Sophomore-Mary Chryst: junior- '1 Richards 3 Senior-Louise Humphreysg and for the best looking girls. respectively, Vesta Naxton, Harriet Wfise. l.ucille Bullis, lda juillerat. Of the men Dan Callahan of the lfreshmen proved to be the most popular and hlloonil' Gunn the best looking. while of the Sophomores Rob Rucklos was the most popular and lfred VValler the best looking. Ut the juniors Paul jones and Howard O'llrian were. respectively, the most popular and best looking. ln the Senior class Bernard Schmidt was the most popular and D. Thurston jones was the beauteous one. The most all around girl in the high school was Charlotte Sidle and Claude ' P3 c Hines was the most all around boy fm waist circumferenceh, and for the best dressed girl llladline Brandt won the honors. The most dignified student proved to be john Hoerfer, while t'lluck Burgoon 11 proved to be the high school cut up. and for the best dressed boy i'Dann1e Pennell gets the berries. . The question, XN7ho is the homeliest character in the high school?' was tied by Homer andrllill Shakespeare. our friends in calcium carbonate. And for the most important and last question the high school agreed that Charlotte Sidle had accomplished more for the class of l2l and the high school than any other person. A A NVe wish to thank the pupils of the high school for helping us to decide these questions. EXCALTBUR STAFF. Per Questionaire Editor, Claude Hines. 79 ATHLETIC S ,,, flf fe f Y xp K I I H Mfr X WH ,Am 'My W ffl,f'2fH ' . 1fl1 f JJ f fm Wd! ,f HJ7'ff,f X JW + 1+ 1 df J l hxglw l '- gk: L ' A We can be thankful that we have had as good a coach as Mr. Smith. He was an all around athlete in college, where he received the qualifications of a good coach. Mr. LvIlg'CI'iC1lI was lfaculty Manager this year and it was through his efforts that we have had a successful financial year. Mr. Ungericht conducted the sales of the season tickets and he handled them more than capably. liernard Schmidt was Student Man- ager this year, for which we are justly thankful as he did everything in his pow- er to provide comfort for the players, and successfully advertised the games. Charles NVilliamson has very ably Con- ducted the leading of cheers in our class: and also served as the H. S, cheer leader this year. 81 i ' i sag ' W ' Af .g P- S T 5 Football Review The football season of T920 was very successful for Y. W. H. S., winning three, losing four, one protested and one tied. Coach Smith whipped the team into good shape for Decatur here October I. The game was hotly contested and ended with the score of o-o. The next Friday we went to Ada and brought home the small end of a score 90-o, being hopelessly outclassed. On October I5 Napoleon brought to V. VV. their team of human mammoths. and using their beef by bucking steadily they defeated us 40-0. October 22, the team journeyed to Greenville and worn out by the long ride was defeated I3-O. October 29 we went to Decatur and were beaten by a slip in the last minute 7-0. November 5, the team went to Bluffton. where we lead for three-quarters and then Bluffton scored on a pass. Ry fast and furious play we advanced the ball to Blufftoifs ten-yard line. VVith four minutes yet to play and our first down, the referee suddenly decided it was too dark to play and called the game. The following argument lasted about an hour and finally it was decided to refer the game to the Central Committee. November I2 the team brought home the bacon in 49-0 score from Delphos. The Hicksville game was postponed on account of weather. Thanksgiving day the beefy Delphos team was defeated to the tune of 93-0. Hicksville was defeated on December 3, 26-O. Decatur . .................. 0 V an lVert Ada .... . . . O0 Van VVe1't Napoleon . . . 49 Van VVert Greenville ....... I3 Yan VVert Decatur ......... 7 Van XVert Bluffton . . . . .Protested Van VVert Delphos .. . . ...... o Van W7ert Hicksville . O Van Wert Delphos . . o Van VVert Totals .... .... 1 59 175 Subs Our subs are to be praised for their loyal and excellent work. They were on the job all the time and also they made the first team possible. Among them P. -Tones will make an excellent quarter next year. McGurk and E. Jones will make star tackles. llurgoon, Switzer and Roberts played good guards, but did not get quarters for a letter. Gunn was awful little, but played exceptionally good. The rest altho they will not get especial mention should be complimented. So here's to the Scrubs. Beaten and battered. but always there on the job. 82 L ', DAVID JONES fCaptainN Dave, our captain, played a wonderful game at end. Botkin was always on the job and very few men ever got around his end. He had the greatest score of all 36 quarters, all of them in line. Dave is a Senior and will leave a place hard to fill. PAINTER CCaptain-Elect? Painter was Olll' right tackle an l played a bearcat of a game, although because of injuries he did not play continually. XVhen Hines was injured he took center in fine style. For him we say he will be a wonder next year. The best of luck for Captain Painter. CLAUDE HINES Tub, who was our center. was a very hard man to play against. Tub made good after three years of subbing. XVhen- ever he laid on one of his opponents they never got up. He is a Senior and his place will be filled by Captain-elect Painter next year. ROY ROLLER Big Roller was our left guard. Always willing to fight it to the end. Ile played consistently all season, but especially Fine at Bluffton and Ada. where he stayed with the team in spite of the serious in- jury he received. ECKENSTEIN Here is another Freshman who made good at the game. johnny, altho not always eligible, when he was he played real football. ln his next three years he should make one of the best linemen in this part of Ohio. 83 l 5 'mV' l 4-'Z 44, 1, gig s S D ' Q14 I 7 :i l 14' CHARLES JONES Charley was Dave's brother and played the other endg together they formed an unbeatable combination. HARRY HAVVKINS Spike was an all around man. Started the season at full. At Napoleon he was switched to guard and then to tackle. He was always at the point when needed. He is a Senior and will be missed. De- catur will remember him. ROLAND GAMBLE Roland played a fine game at quarter This was his third year on the squad. but his Erst letter. This last year has made a wonderful change in his playing. He had a wonderful educated toe and a fac- ulty for sneaks behind his trusty friend and center. NORMAN CONN Connie was a valuable backline man, at half and full. No one will forget the game he played against Decatur. Connie is a Freshman and in his next three years should be a wonder. B. SCHMIDT Barney played in hard luck all year, at Ada and Bluffton especially. However, let it be said that he gave his best for the team. GLEN ANGEVINE Dick was a fast right halfback. A hard player and a valuable man. VVhen he got an opening such as at Hicksville you would see him going for a score. Dick's next year should be his best. We wish him luck. 84 i -3 ,t,,,J . p W- -. Basket Ball Review. With three regulars reporting for the basketball team. Captain Gocke, Painter and Jones, Van Wlert High School once more set out to hold its reputation on the wooden court. Plenty of new material was on hand. and after several severe tryouts XVilliamson and Stuck were added to the three veterans, and Van Wert had a team that was light, but made up this deficiency by speed and the 'never say die spiritl' that has always permeated the local athletes. On December 19, our noble compatriots from Rockford journeyed to Van Wert with stout hearts and cheerful confidence, but went down to defeat before the dashing crimson and plodding gray to the score of 30-25. This first game of the season was marked by Hroughhouse spiritu, due to lack of practice. Decatur was the next victim and only yielded the palm after a hard and grilling fight. The first half ended I3-2 in their favor, but Yan VVert came back strong the second half and finally emerged victorious by the score of 22-20. The shooting of Painter and guarding of Goeke were the outstanding features of this game. On january I4 Van VVert went down before the doughty Bluffton team by the narrow margin of 23-22. The game was marked by that spirit of the Roman arena, victory or deathv. Decatur took a fitting revenge for their defeat by trouncing the locals 37-17 on january 21. The game was very well played till the last ten minutes when luck deserted Van VVert and smiled on Decatur. Decatur scoring I7 points this last part. On January 25 Van Wert, suffering from the sting of defeat, went to Delphos and redeemed their reputation by trouncing our neighbors 27-12. On january 28 Paulding's mighty warriors suffered defeat 36-18. lt seems that the journey 85 l 1 1 . W- gs over the stormy Northern had weakened Paulding's stamina, Van Wfert, hope- lessly outweighed demonstrated the old adage of the superiority of mind over matter. On February 4 the fast Defiance team came to Van Wert with the intention of showing up the locals. The game was fast throughout and at the Hnish Van Wert led 2Q-22. Van Wlert journeyed to Bluffton on February II with a determination to avenge the defeat which they had suffered on the home floor. The game see-sawed back and forth until the closing whistle, when V. W. won by the score of 19-15. VVilliamson led in the scoring with IO points to his credit. The big red team went to Rockford on February 15, where the small Hoor and the referee enabled Rockford to win 30-20. On February 25 the state tournament at Delaware commenced. Van Wert drew Degraff the first game and Fostoria the second, winning the first and losing the second. The big Mon- roeville team came to V. W. for blood on the 29th of February, V, VV, did not get going till the last half, but won the game 31-18. The next game was at Paulding on March 7. At the end of the game the score was 10-10, so 5 minutes overtime were necessary to decide the game, which Paulding won I4-IO. On March II V. W. played their next game at Defiance. Defiance was out for revenge and after a hard fight won the bacon 24-23. The last game was played on the home floor with Delphos on March 19. V. W. easily won 37-IO, a good ending for a successful season. CAPTAIN GOEKE, y2I. Edu was found near the opponents' basket darting here and there and always starting the ball toward his goal. He broke up the pass-work of the opposing team and kept them from running up a high SCOTC. ' EUGENE STUCK. HStuck filled the running guard position, Although he did not make many points the forward he guarded did not make many either. Gene was a valuable man and will be missed by next yearls team. CHARLES VVILLIAMSON. Charley was the only forward to play every game. He was fast and aggressive and a good shot, and always hard to find by his guard. His only fault was flirting with the girls. PAUL JONES, Captain-elect. Although Cupid did not get a letter this year it was because he was ineligible for the team. He was a whirlwind on offense and good on defense and was as slippery as an eel. CLIFFORD PAINTER. Although Pete did not get a letter it was because he was ineligible. VVe hope to hear from him next year. PAUL ROBERTS. The f'Kid was the only sub to make all the trips this year and he also got the largest number of halves. DON BAXTER. Bowser was small but fast and always kept his guard guessing. This was his last year. CHARLES JONES. Charley did not get his chance till the late part of the season, but when he did he showed real ability. He has one more year. HERBERT NEUSBAUM. HHerb was sub center and was always there working hard. 6 8 S 1 4,1-ws : lr 9, AW 41 6 Ii A, . WH I , SCORES Rockford 25 Yan Wert 30 Decatur .. . . 20 Van Wlert 22 Bluffton .. . . 23 Van XVert ,.... . . . 22 Decatur .. 37 Van Wlert l7 Delphos .. .. I2 Van Wfert 27 Paulding .. . 18 Van W'ert 36 Dehance . . . 22 Yan XVert ..... . . . 29 Bluffton .... T5 Yan XVert IQ Rockford . . . 30 Yan Vtiert ..... . , . 20 DeGraffe , . . 7 Van Xllert 32 Fostoria . .. 30 Yan VVert 6 Paulding .. . I4 Van Wfert ..... . . . IO Defiance . , . 24 Van Vlfert 23 Delphos . ...,.. IO Van VVert ..... .. . 37 Monroeville . . . I8 Van VVert 31 305 361 Champion of Boys' Inter-Class Basket Ball As soon as interclass hasketball was started this year the Juniors, with the usual pep. started practice. After one good practice we drew the Senior team but came out with the short end of a 22-7 score. This got the old Fighting blood aroused and hy hard work and the determination to avenge this defeat we won 87 2 41, W Ib the next game, which was with the Freshmen, by a IO-2 score. VVe played another hard fought game with the Seniors, the game ending in a tie-I5-15. The battle then raged in all its fury and after the extra 5 minutes we vvon I9-15. We had to play the Freshmen again and walloped them in a score of 28-6, winning the championship for the lavender and white. Junior Girls The Junior Girls could not be content to be the winners of last year only, so they carried into the games this year the same indomitable pep, enthusiasm, good sportsmanship, and clean playing that had always characterized them. Again they satisfied predictions and popular expectations by proving themselves the Champs of the Girls' Interclass Basketball Teams. SCORES juniors, 6: Sophs, 3 juniors, 3: Convoy 16 juniors, 5: Seniors I4 juniors, 55 Sophs, I5 juniors. 4: Seniors I3 juniors, 35 Fresh, 2I 88 AW .,-- - ' L5 Base Ball Review 1920-21 lille are looking forward to one of the most successful baseball seasons of our history. One game has been played fwith Delphosb before this edition of E.I'Cd1lbIll' goes to press with our team having the long end of the score, TO-Q. NVith two able pitchers of last years team. Underwood and ,lonesg Schmidt for the third, and VVilliamson in the field of last year's nine. under the leadership of Captain Stuckg and Coach Smith, assisted by the old standby, Bee Seldon. who is always with us-these form the nucleus of a team that will be hard to beat. VVith Thomas and Roberts probable candidates for the masked position: Painter and Hamon for first baseg .-Xngeviue and Conn for shortstop will com- plete an infield of great value. The candidates for Held are Gamble, Brian and Baxter. XVith twenty-live men out this year we hope to win all the games on the following schedule: 1kApril I5 . ..,.,.......... Delphos fiKlay 3. , . ..., Decatur April 22. . . , . .Monroeville Nlay I3 . . . . . . lConvoy April 27 .. . ..... Convoy May 20 .... Decatur April 29 . . . . . .Delphos May 27. tHome games. 89 5 'IWW I, .....-11 Eb r Q s: - Wearers of the V. FOOTBALL David jones. ...... .. .'2O, Capt Harry Hawkins ..... . ' Claude Hines .....,. .....2O Clifford Painter ..... . .721 Glen Angevine .... . . .,2O john Albright. .... . . .'2O Roy Roller ......... . . . Roland Gamble ....... . . . Bernard Schmidt. .... . . . Charles Jones ....... . . . Norman Conn. .... . . . John Eckenstein. .... ................. . . . BASKETBALL Edward Goeke. .... .......,......... .... ' I 8, '20, Capt Clifford Painter ..... ............... Paul jones ....... . . . .... . . . . Eugene Stuck. ...... . . . Charles VVilliamson. . . ...,,........ . . . . BASEBALL Eugene Stuck ....... .............. , , fig Bernard Schmidt .... . . .' Lawrence Riggins ..... . . .' Donald Underwood. .... . . .yIQ 19 18 Charles Jones .......... . . . Charles Williamson. .... . 90 .N ,I , I. Q 1 In Q fi 'Q Av -:.v .. .. T I .Q ' 242,351- E Q mA J DM U . , 5 . ,, M 1. Sf v ,, if V :fm,.11sLn-,-- '1 U55-' ' '+ .', - 215 . l nr I gn K Q 1, N 5 1 , VH.-f a s.: - f . I . 'W ' m'- r l A 'a 5 ,. ' 2- . 1' -. K i, , ' ' ., . ',,z.p- Y? f?zY1' f'-1 121153 , fi'5T tM i Q 23af2..1fzzag if-rx 1 Q ' -2 M- . ,Q f 1 ' E21 1, 1 K ,. :QW-V ,L 1, fussw f 'Eg Q -Q. 1. . f, ' ' - M...,A,A 4g'LjTQ.,-m4, .W , . 91 w I ll ?' . - Q ,, , F gsm' QD ' 5 H 5. Calendar, l ilu ' ' .ai- lll 41 I .i .Uulo ' M Sep sthool L4 J,-, -t- as-1 -21:-ra. 7 ' o -The Freshmen are like a kindergar- ten turnefl loose :11 an old folks' home . In striking contrast to us dignified Seniors. -Usual flourish in arranging sched- ules. Football men down to busi- ness. Class of '21 organized. -If biting Hies are a sign of rain we Shall be wishing for umbrellas at 3:00 P. M. -Mr. Smith rings the fire alarm in- stead of the class bell. -Assembly Program: Chorus Singing. Vocal Solo ...... Bernard Schmidt Address ............ Mr. Bowland Newcomers' VVelcome. .Mr. Karns Vocal Duet ........ Grace Harting Nellie Kirkland -You can always tell a Senior tbut you can't tell him muchj. -Mr. Karns's semi-daily remark: Pass to your first period classes. -Senior class meeting. Plan bacon bat for Friday evening. -Bright sunny day-could hardly study for glare of sun. -Assembly Program : Piano Solo ........ Edward Goeke Vocal Quartet-Myra VV e b b e r , Louise Humphreys, David jones, VVilson Clark. Athletic Addresses. First Senior picnic held in Hum- phreysis woods, alias Camp Fido, so called because of the Uwieners' 920-21 we had. Eats consisted of toasted marshmallows, apples, coffee, and a little H2O with a kick . fAsk chemistry students for the meaning of this formula-cider.j 27-Eligibility list handed to teachers. 28-Senior boys plan to be tardy this morning. Get cold feet and back out. 29-Report on football ticket sales. Senior boys loo percent. Senior girls 52 percent. Mr. Bowlandis Ceighth Pj annual address on the lecture course. Meeting fat Y. MJ of Senior boys who were members of Hi-Y last year. 30--Miss Hazel Gleason sings at as- sembly period A. M. Someone brings a turtle to school. Even Mr. Rowland laughs. Pep meeting in gym at 7:00 P. M. New yells distributed and prac- ticed. Obt- IE. 4, i 4 L L 1' yy First home game of football. De- catur here. Score o-o. As usual in English class Wilsoii Clark reads Saturday E'Z'lZllli1lg Post advertisements. One of the unexpected returns of the football season- Bugl' Al- bright. 5-Dan Pennell makes a star recita- 92 tion in Commercial English. Miss Riggs calls it a bluff. II I2 l li - 6 -Evidently Fred Rank C223 thinks Shakespeare needs a new fall hat because he put one belonging to a dictionary salesman on VVilliam. Senior class meeting to discuss class rings and pins. 7-Here in body, but not in spirit. 8-Assembly Program: In Remembrance of Columbus Day -Senior Class. The Kingis H i g h w a y-Senior Double Quartet. Life of Columbus-Alice Kreach- baum. Vocal Solo-Sue VVebster. Some Things Unknown to Christo- pher Columbus-Ruby Frick. Trio-Sue VV e b s t e r , Bernard Schmidt and Don Underwood. Recitation-David jones. Piano Solos-Don Underwood, Marshall Qsborn and Ralph Wade. 'Dat Watermelon-Senior Double Quartet. Lost football game at Ada. Score o o Boo' itls chill 9 - . . . y. -Miss O'daffer: VVhere's John D Albright? Has he quit alreadyf' Angcvine: Football season's not over yet. Y-Hi meeting at Y. W. C. A. -Hi-Y meeting postponed one week. 3-Miss Riggs appears with a pair of goggles. I4-Candidate Cox is in town this morning. Even the Republican sympathizers are glad for we got off one hour and incidentally es- caped a civics test. joe Tossey is in our midst again. Pep meeting on school campus at 7:30. Bonfires 'n everything. 5-Fire P'l'6'Zf61Zf'Ii0l1f Day Program: Chorus-High School. Fire Prevention Day-Why F-Mr. Karns. Governor's Proclamation-joseph Gleason. 19-Who pulled the Ere bell. Gasoline-VVhat and VVhy F-John Hoefer. Vocal Duet-Nellie Kirkland and Grace Harting. Electricity and Spontaneous Com- bustion-Mr. Speith. Lives vs. Dollars-Eleanor Evans. A Burning Building-Miles Deal. Fire Drill during assembly. Napoleon football team here. Score 48-O their favor. 18-Heard about town: C. P. Bender has sworn out a warrant against the High School for stealing his boxes for the bonfire Thursday eve- ning. Hi-Y Club presents Ada Jones and her company of artists at Y. VV. 'J Hi-Y Seniors entertain Juniors at a banquet. 20-It was whispered around today that Misses Chivington and Odaffer are going to start a dancing academy. ZIYTWY. Karns lays down the Thir- teenth Commandment which says: Thou shalt not dance cheek-to- cheek henceforth. Model dancing by Marshall Osborn and Mr. Karns. Wie didn't know that the class of '21 had such a model dancer. 22-ASSE'l1'LZ7ljl Program 1 Chorus-High School. How to Vote-Mr. Bowland. Vocal Duet-Olwen and Gwendo- lyn jones. Football game at Greenville. Van Wert defeated I3-O. Junior and Senior masquerade in gymnasium. 25-Miss Odaffer made dates with all her English students. I wonder if Herbert Neusbaum found out Whether his date was at 8 230 A. M. or P. M. Y-Hi Club has a Halloween party at Y. W. C. A. .ll df - V :5 Wei-kg s?- ,--- . -Good weather for celery Qbrafin foodj. According to our card, which we received today, we need some! Senior honor roll: Beulah Dunson, Emma Dixon, Martha Gribler, Mersene Uncapher, Myra Webber. -What does Buck Rurgoon know about rolling dice in the rural districts? -School dismissed at 2:15 to give pupils the opportunity to attend the football game at Decatur. Defeat- ed 7-o. N0 school today. Teachers go to Toledo. Ha! Ha! Novm - ' Q .. 'A' ' Hi-Y meeting, initiation of new members. Who put the fly powder on Harry Hawkins's desk? Usual excitement over the election. Did Roland Gamble? The eagle gave the rooster a merry chase. Harding landslide, One! Two! Three! Four! Five! taps of the bell. -A ssmzbly Program: In observance of Armistice Day- Junior Class. Carry Me Along-Junior Glee. Why We Celebrate Armistice Day -Helen Vlfeaver. Our Army in the World Vtfar- Eleanor Evans. Vocal Duet-If You Know a Heart Olwen and Gwendolyn jones. The Role of the American Navy- joseph Gleason. Brighter Side of the VVorld VVar- Margaret Neel. Nancy Lee-junior Glee. One Act Comedy. Cast of Characters: Carpenter-Hawkins. Monkey Toters-Pennell and Un- derwood. Giver-Schmidt Q'2Ij, President. Receiver-jones C'22j, President. Star Character-Toy Monkey. Van Wert defeated at Bluffton I5-13. 8-Opening number of the Lyceum course: New York Lyric Singers. Does Edith Cottingham intend to remain single all her life? Oh, no, john, no, john, no lu 9-Senior class meeting. Plan Penny Fair. Hi-Y meeting. Election of officers. Io-Patrons, Day. One could count on his Hngers and toes all those pres- ent. 11-Half holiday in observance of Ar- mistice Day. Tables turned at Del- phos when Van VVert scored 39-o. 12--Address by Supt. Sullivan at as- sembly, Senior class 100 percent loyal in support of annual. I5-HLlHtlllg season begins. Three Se- nior boys absent. 16-First book reports. VVHO IS IONA? First real snow. Charles VVilliamson and Lawrence Riggins eat a big red apple which they find on the window sill in room 28, thus cheating Miss Odaffer out of her dinner. 17-Charles and Lawrence present Miss Odaffer with an artificial pear, ac- companied by a little speech of apology delivered by Charles. 18-Literary clubs reorganized. A number of high school students are busy practicing for the musical comedy, Oh, oh, Cindy ! GV' 'V J,- 5 i -i ack iggg gxg l 'r i . - .. -Assembly. Excalibur staff introduced at as- sembly. Music by Senior Glee. First joke in the joke box-Bill Evans. Y-Hi pound party at Y. W. C. A. -Ralph Wadeys ode to the weather: Rain, rain, go away, Little Polly wants to play. Second number of Lyceum course. The Tschaikowskies-Instrumental Mr. Barr becomes an enthusiast of Union Center. -Miles Deal tries to prove B, V. D, a right angled triangle in solid ge- ometry. -Thanks giving Program-: Love Divine-Senior Girls' Glee. Scripture Reading-Mr. Karns. Presidentls Proclamation-Charles Williamson. Herd Bells-Junior Glee. Origin of Thanksgiving-Christina Rayer. Piano Solo-Edward Gocke. Thanksgiving Ode-Erma Burton. Freedom's Ode-Anna McClure. Morning Praise-Freshman and Sophomore Glee. Some Things for Which to Be Thankful-Emma Dixon. Roll Away-Boys' Glee. Free till Monday. -Football game. Delphos o, Van VVert 93. -Miss Odaffer is Wearing a solitaire on the third linger of her left hand, The Senior class presents her with a nosegay of pink rose buds. -The last game of the football sea- son. Defeated Hicksville 26-o. Senior girls entertain the football squad at a banquet. 95 llcc. MW 1-The Freshies decide to be good for it's not long until old Santa Claus makes his appearance. 2-Mr. Ungericht wants to know what to do with the time that is left over when only two beats are given in the last measure of a piece of music written in three-four time. 3-Assembly-UTwo Men Out and a Man on Third -Dr. McGurk. Piano Solo-Beatrice Van Voorhis. Fourth Annual Penny Fair held by Seniors. 6-No excitement-everybody looking blank. ' 7--Plenty of excitement. Second in- stallment of grade cards. Senior honor roll: Beulah Dunson, Edna Kiracofe, Gladys Steele, Myra Wlebber, Paul Roberts, Alice Kreachbaum. Hi-Y meeting. Fred Trupp gives a short talk. 8-Everything quiet today. 9-Football Captain-elect Painter in- lO forms us that it is 397 miles to Chi- cago from Van Vllert in his general information test given to the High School. -Assembly Program : Chorus-High School. Violin Solo-Mersene Uncapher. Vocal Solo-Virginia lVebster. Regular School Vxfork-Mr. Bow- land. Literary societies meet. Boys who bought season football tickets given a party in the gymna- sium by the girls who held season tickets. Football team guests of 495' ' - if - I3 honor. Ten letters given out by Coach Smith. Blue Monday. I4-Opening of basketball season. Rockford 26, Van Wert 28. I 5-If the juniors can't learn the things they do know, how can one expect them to learn the things they don't know? 16-Same old school-same old stu- dents-same old scoldings and re- proofs-same old whisperings and notes. We need a rest. 17-Last day of school in IQZO. Christmas Program- Sophomore Class The Legend of the Bells-Nellie Kirkland, Elva Chilcote, Fern Fu- gate, Grace Harting. Christmas and Thanksgiving--Es ther Weaver. Violin Solo-Marcile McDonald. The Feel in the Christmas-Doris Baxter. A Gift on Christmas Morn--Soph- omore Girls, Quartette. Presentation of Prizes in Tercen- tenary Essay Contest-Rev. Arthur Frantz. Comedy- The Heavenly Twins. High School Musicale. Mr. Speith agrees with Mr. Barr that Union Center holds charming possibilities. Jan. 3-MSchool opens. Everyone starts the New Year by turning over a new leaf fyea, several of 'em in his textj. 4-Third number on Lyceum Course. William Rainey Bennett, lecture, 'fPathways to Power . Prelude of music by High School. 5-For what happened today consult ourja. 6-Chemistry. 'tLittle drops of acid, Little drops of zinc, Give us lots of learn- ing, But what an awful ---..W 7-Assembly address by Mr. E. I. An- trim. Vocal Solo-Myra Webber. Second basketball game of season won from Decatur 22-20. IO-Civics classes visit Court House and County Jail. 11-Senior class meeting in regard to Oratorical Contest which is to held soon. I2-WOHCICT Where Claude was last night? He was caught napping in second period and wakened by Mr. Bowland. 13-Two teams chosen for annual sale: The Bluesl' and The Whites. I4-Assembly Program: Music by Boys' Glee. What the Business Man Expects of the High School Graduate - D. J. Gunsett. Meeting of all Literary Societies. Bluffton basketkall team here. Score 23-22 their favor. I7-Review for exams begins. Every- one wearing a long face-some- one's always taking the joy out of life. 18-Dull. Same old grind. I9-Pictures illustrating agriculture de- vices and aids are shown at the Strand this morning. The high school body is present. 20-Mr. jones takes the chorus to the entire Strand to sing for Institute. Miss VVigent addresses the high school on How to Keep Well . 96 l Avail I ' 'Q it 21-Basketball game at Decatur-De- catur 18, Van Wert 17. 24-Everybody sleepy. 25-SCl'lCClL1l6 for exams appears. Basketball game at Delphos with Catholic H. S.-score 27-12 our favor. Hi-Y Mr. Bowland gives the first of a series of talks on UA Young Man and His Money. 26-VVS are requested to bring out tooth picks and napkins tomorrow. 27-EXi-XBTS l Different from a picnic. 28-Ditto. Thus the curtain is drawn on the first act. Basketball game. Paulding 17, Van Wert 36. 31-S6COI1Cl semester. Everyone recu- perating from exam fever. rbi: :Fe b. E 'tor ov-Q nw Run YIAYII I--A bright Freshman wants to know why we don't get muddy when we drink, since we are made of dust. 2LGfOL1Hfll1Og Day. Did you see your shadow? 5-Received first semester grades. This is when a feller needs a friend. Senior honor roll: Emma Dixon, Beulah Dunson, Mary Shaffer, Charlotte Sidle, Gladys Steele, Myra VVebber, Margaret Sheets, Mersene Uncapher, Alice Kreach- baum. 4-Assembly Program : Chorus-High School. Vocal Duet-Olwen and Gwendo- lyn jones. Address-Rev. Rilling. Vocal Solo-Sue Wlebster. Vocal Duet-Louise Humphreys and Bernard Schmidt. 22 97 Literary Societies meet. Basketball game here-Defiance 22, Van Wert 29. 7-Stink bombs the order of the day. 8-Hi-Y A Young Man and His Life NVork -Rev. G e o r g e Arthur Frantz. 9-The faculty defeats the Seniors in a game of basketball 53-13. Io-Josephine Ireton in proving a right angled triangle says the two legs are equal. II-LUICCIII Day Program: Selection-Seniors' Girl Glee. Lincoln as a Man-Leroy Oechsle. Lincoln-Eleanor Evans. Yiolin Solo-Eugene Wlilson. Lincoln as Cavalier and Puritan- Christine Rayer. Quartette-Ida juillerat, Ruth jen- kins. VVilson Clark, David Jones. Abraham Lincoln-john Frick. The Lincoln Memorial- Helen Hunt. Selection-Freshman Girls, Glee. Basketball game at Bluffton. Score IQ-I5 our favor. I4-Valentine Day. Mrs. Yoke, a returned missionary, gives a very interesting talk on lrVorld XVomen at Y-Hi. 15-Class rings and pins arrive. Senior rush for Scholler's. Davy Jones carried upstairs in the waste basket. I6-RICINDCYS of the F Club receive letter from their respective teachers. I7'lx'l2ll'Sll3.ll Osborn treats the south- west corner in the study hall with contents from a bottle. I8-FOLIl'll1 number on the Lyceum Course. Gay Zenola McLaren, in the play, Three VVise Fools . 21-The French Club. La Bonne Com- pagnef' organized at Y. VV. -l47CISf11'1l ffforzlr Birthday Pro cram I Vocal Tguet - Grace'Hartihg and Nellie Kirkland. 4f'4- v Ein, i-.l asw n A laL H A - The Birthday of Washington-Leo Werts. Washington's Name in the Hall of Fame-Margaret Neil. VVashington the P a t r i o t-Paul Roberts. Piano Solo-Edward Gocke. XVashington and His Friends-Vir- ginia Campbell. The Washington Monument- Mary Greenwald. Selection-Boys' Glee. Hi-Y, A Young Man and His Churchi'-Mr. O. W. Kerns. Music by Don Underwood's or- chestra. - The day is cold and dark and dreary and all the rest of it. Cupid discovered in Room 28. Basketball tournament at Delaware. -Assembly-Music by Senior Girls' Glee. Address by Dr. Birney, Methodist Evangelist. Meeting of all Literary Societies. -Y-Hi discussional meeting, mem- bers in charge. NC f1 5 ff:iNv' I l ' ' Mn -Gentle love taps over class colors. Three cheers for the white and blue!,' -Fifth number on Lyceum Course. Miss Jeanette Kling, in the play, The Country Cousin. Assembly musical program Harding inaugurated Meeting of La Bonne Compagnen. Hi-Y meeting, A Young His Health, Dr. Church. -UF Club takes exams. M an and -21-First day of spring. Music by High School Glee. 9-A. W. Jones, of Columbus, one of the insurance men visiting the city today addressed the high school this morning, on fire precautions and preventions. 11-Miss Stickney talks to the high school girls. Boys dismissed. Did you ever wish you were a boy? Mr. Shank arrives to hold try-out for the class play. No school in the afternoon because of Teachers' Institute. I4-Hi-Y and Y-Hi party at the Y. W. I5-Receive grade cards. Senior honor roll: Edna Kiracofe, Charlotte Sidle, Myra Webber. I6-Captain Billy buvs a log cabin at Pequot, Minn. Too bad his 'WVhiz Bang isn't on the home reading list. I7-Oh, they're hanging men and WOIU- en for the wearing of the green. I8-ASSCmbly music by the Fifth and Sixth grades of the Fourth VVard. Oratorical Contest. Our little ver- dant friends, the Freshies, are growing. 22-Book reports. 23-UHCVCHlflIl for someg too moment- ous for others. 24-Rain and mud. 25-ASSf?1'11bfj' Pvfogram : Vocal Solo-Nellie Kirkland. Address-Rev. Eberly. Vocal Solo-Louise Humphreys. Last number of Lyceum Course. The Harold Procter Musical Co. 28-Miss Alice Linan. a returned mis- sionary, speaks a little Chinese for us. 29-Hi-Y. A Young Man and His Life Goal -Doctor McGurk. 30-Miami University Glee, under aus- pices of Junior and Senior classes. 3I-Noble junior: Do you support the Excalibur? 98 .ir i v Ib i 4ySl1E l at ' XSS ? H Sophomore: Oh, mercy, no! it has a staff. BC L , imL. Apr: U SFYIIG 1-This is the day upon which we are reminded what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. 4i3lCCtl11g of the French Club. 5-Hi-Y, A Young Man and His Cit- izenship -Hr. Antrim. 6-Don Baxter, looking at the study 7 8 hall clock: It's funny, but every time I look at that clock itls dif- ferent. -General air of morning after pre- vails. X -.'i7'b0l' Day Prograzzzz Vocal Duet-Olwen and Gwendo- lyn jones. VVhen Early Spring Seems Middle of May-Eleanor Evans. Complaint of the Violet-Alice Rumble. Don't Forget the Tree--Mary Greenwald. Vocal SoloiBernard Schmidt. Bird Puzzle, Planting of tree on High School campus-.Xgriculture Class in charge! II-Y-Hi meeting. Election of officers. f 2iA bright Senior figures that there are still six hundred and twenty- three thousand seven hundred sec- onds to be spent in High School. I3-YSlL1ClSl'ltS busy rearranging books, displaced by night prowlers. I4-EIEGHIJIII' goes to press. I5-Baseball game with Delphos. 25-26-Senior class play, 'tNothing but the Truth. at the Strand. 27- As You Like lt party at Stew arts'. wud nmzr: - X A4 X nw Q iii 3-Baseball game with Decatur. 6-Inter-High School musicale at Lima. 13-Field Day. Game with Convoy ZQ-CO1l11ll61lCC1ll6l1t Sermon. fi ,,,,-,- l 5 nw I-Junior reception in the gymnasium 2-Fiftieth annual commencement. gglfarewell party. E9 fan F JiG...F 99 Q05 Q JOKES i ' 1 'xz ' ,N m,-....-1---- Z 2 5 7 1 WWW l,.f N lf'-. , 1 ' I A i I.. a - - Ig, af -SR ,Y-A l A I n x- --- . 1 I xxXTT I I Y l 1 L M E.. Jokes It you think these jokes are old and should be put upon the shelf, just come around, a few of you and hand some in yourself. There was a young girl named Niel Who rode on a great Ferris wheel, When she got half way around She looked to the ground, And it cost her an eighty-cent meal. Karns: Harry, what is the cause of your tardiness ? Harry H.: I'm sorry, sir, but the bell rang before I could get here. In the parlor there were three, Bernice, the parlor lamp and he, Three a crowd without a doubt, And so the parlor lamp went out. Bowland: William Penn laid out the state of Pennsylvaniaf' Angevine: It must have been some wallopf' Charles W.: How would you like a pet dog? Tess H.: Now, Charles, havenlt I told you that I don't intend to marryf THINGS NVE LONG FOR Cooing three times a week. A real class iight. Old fashioned Hobo day. Good old Freshman party. A tug of war across the lily jordonw. The man from Shelba county with a hair cut. Punch With a kick. A real orchestra. One of Miss Fosterls scoldings. To see the girls' ears. Say, boy, what I want to know is UHas that 11- brot that check in yet? It is evident that a pen can be pushed, but a pencil must be lead. What is the National date linefv' Hort C.: 'Sunday nightf' ELIJAH MODERNIZED Danny was looking at a picture of Elijah ascending to heaven in a chariot of fire. W'hen he saw the halo about Elijah's head he cried: i'Oh, look, mamma! He is carrying an extra tire. I see one bad thing leads to the next, said the youth as he watched the couple at poker. 101 1 we G g --1 .991 1 gd IJ T- 'is I RULES FOR CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE . Students are expected to prepare at least one recitation a week. . When called upon to recite talk very quietly-the fellows in the back seat want to sleep even tho you do not. It is not considered good form to call upon the principal more than once a month, unless one is strongly advised to do so by another teacher. Pupils are not supposed to fill more than two vacant desks with waste paper at a tlme. ln throwing paper wads and erasers across the room do not hit the wrong person first g hit him the next time. lf a pupil wishes to talk to another it is advisable to go to that person's desk when the period starts and remain until it is over so that the pupils may not be disturbed by the walking back and forth. MULEOLOGICAL On mules we find two legs behind And two we find beforeg We stand behind before we find What the two behind before. Bowland: What are the social duties of the Governor, Geraldine? Geraldine H.: UHe gives dinners and entertains extinguished visitors. GEOMETRY Gomer jones: Constructing an angle- Chivington: Where do you construct the angle ?'y Gomer jones: Why on the line O'-Gf' THE CHEEKY MISS fActual Factj Wilson crushed her in his arms. She pushed him away roughly and cried: Don't try to give me none of your lip, buddy!,' Somebody got smart and put a perfectly good brass thumb tack on Helen Hanson's seat, and when she sat down she didn't do a thing but smash it. Chivington: Tell something of the means of transportation in the early part of the eighteenth century. Clarice Couts: The roads were so bad that in traveling the horses often sank up to the hubs. Chivington: Clarice, what are you reading? Clarice Coutsz Ufudgef' Chivington: That,s all right-in its placefl OH, DEAR! I never met a dearergirlf' Yeah, I spent a lot of money on her myself. Mother: Good Heavens! What's the 1natter with your ear P Sue Webster: 'fNothing, silly, just a leaky fountain pen in Mac's pocket. 102 ww' 4' 5. ' -x fb ' ,C Miss Riggs Qin Business Englishl: Clifford, give the rule for writing Christian names. Cliff P.: NDo you mean like Rev. ?', 'iAll right there 7' called the conductor from the front of the car. i'Hold on,', came a feminine voice, XYait till I get my clothes on. The entire carful turned and cranecl their necks expcctantly. A girl got on with a basket of laundry. Henry: john, what do we call people who eat vegetables ?'l Bug Albright: Vegetarians.' Henry: Those who eat meat ? Bug: Cannibals, Henry: In older days there were no factories. The wives made all of the clothing for the men? K. Lindsey: Gee, if that's the case I wouldnit have any clothes. Josephine Ireton: VVhen a porch swing falls it's a pretty had break? Lub Jones: 6'Yes, but itis the only way that I can get a girl to fall for me. FOUR AGES OF ROMANCE I. Their eyes met. II. Their lips met. III. Their fists met. IV. Their lawyers met. ABOUT KISSES Tho a kiss be amiss She who misses the kisses A Miss Without kisses May miss being Mrs. And he who will miss The kisses of misses VVill miss the bliss Of being Mr. to Mrs. Before joke editors again we'd be We'cl drown ourselves in the deep blue sea, Or to some cannibal isle we'd take a bus, And let the cannibals make hash of us. He kissed her on the cheek: It seemed a harmless frolic. He's been laid up for a week, They say it's painters' colic. 'iSeems to me that Iive heard reports of liquor in the vicinity. Is that right ?' 'lSure, that was the home brew going off down cellar. 103 1 I -x I bI 4 -5 ge g if 1 Since there has been so much speculation as to what becomes of the surplus funds, we wish to report in order to clear ourselves of any imputations of graft: . , . Editors salaries .......................... Expense for staff parties .................. Detectives Qto discover new jokesj .......... .Flowers for sporting editor's friend Cladyj .. Toys to amuse Tub Hines ............................ Lost by Business Manager to joke Editor in crap game .... Stationery Printing . ....... ..... .......... . . . . . Henry: What are some skins which w Pupils: Goats, cow, horse, etcf' Henry : Bug: Kid glovesf' Riggins: NVhat's the word, please ? Riggs: HI haven't got a megaphonef' Riggins: HI haven't got an ear trumpet, ......................S22,324.52 2,423.65 883.66 19.83 13.13 15.19 10.99 9-39 325,699.80 e use ? What is made from goat skins F either. Mike Deal: Barr, do you know why animals go crazy ? Barr: I think it's environment and ear ly trainingf, Mike D.: Gee, I pity the agriculture class. ' When the vampire was young and in college she said: Kiss me, my fool. And not being hers or a fool he did. Gocke Hines Gocke : I forgot. 1 Because we must B before we Henry, ies or spirits, etc. Oh, that's all right, I live with as bod Bug A.: live : Why is it right that B should come before C? can C. giving lecture on what will happen to us after we die, says we will spiritsf, Mr. Bowland: Cecile, would you vote yes or no on the question, 'Should girls be allowed to chew gum P' Cecile Koogle: 'fYes-itls good exercise First Nigger: UIf I had ma' way dey'd ru Second: How's that, black fellow P for the jaws. n wars lak dey do street cars. First: Whites to de front and nigga's to dah rear. Spanish Minister of VVar steps out. So does Lansing. Chivington: 'fWhat is the matter with cannot have manufacturing?', Bill Evans: It's too strong. 104 the water in Van Wert that we 'WW I 'Qig- Z 3 . -ff . Miss Dukes Cdictating words in Shorthand classl I Girderi- Ienette Huhn: Did you say garter? Miss Henry: W'hat are the chief products of Persia iw Allan U.: 'fPersian cats. Miss Odaffer fobserving Joc0's writingj: Menforrl, can't you write any better ? Ioco: No, I left my other hand at home. Riggs: 'lUse abridged in a sentence, Darrell. Darrell: i'The road was abridgedf' VVHAZZA MATTER, MYRA? Clarks Father: W'ilson, what time is it?H IVilson fcreeping softly in bedjz One o'clock, sir tclock strikes fourl. Father: Say, how that clock stuttersfy A joke is like a neat ankle: it has to be seen to be appreciated. Angevine: I'd like to take you to the theatre tonight, but the seats wouldnlt be conifortablefi Louise G.: 'fVVhat makes you think so ?', .-Xngevine: The government has put 'tax' on them. Angevine: There's one thing I like about you. Louise G.: VVhat's that ?M Dick: My arm. Louise G.: 'ISO do I. The Kind of Cigarettes Some of Us Smoke: Omar Themelsis Helmar Egyptian Straights Rarneses Pall Mall Egyptian Deities Oxfords Piedmonts Lucky Strikes English Ovals Salomes Mr. Karns: XVell, Jenette, what is it? Ienette: '4Oh, I was just scratching my ear. My, but this chicken is tough. 'KIt ought to be-it's a Plymouth Rock. 5, 105 4V 5 ii 1 l At fifty miles drove Ollie Pidd g He thot he wouldn't Skid, but did. At ninety miles drove Edward Shawn: The motor stopped, but Ed kept on. Lies slumbering here one Williaiii Lake g He heard the bell, but Had no brake. Please toll the bell for Thomas Earl, For as he drove he Hugged his girl. Miss Henry: Kimball, name a forest productfi Kimball Evans: Squirrels ! Miss Henrv starts toward a Freshman with the waste basket in her hand. Miss Henry: Eugene put vour gum in herefl Red VVilson: I haven't any. Miss Henry: What did you do with it ? Red VVilson: I swallowed it when I saw you comingf' Iackson: Does 'our mother obiect to kissin FU , 3: A . . V Hazel W'ai-ren: 'Now just because I allow you to kiss nie. you ne think you can kiss the whole family. Hawkins fat Adal : VVhat's this ?'y VVaiter: Victory steakf' Hawkins: VVell, the victory is yours: I can't do anything with it. Beatrice Cooper: '4XVhat tense is this sentence: 'I am beautifull? Hawkins: I think it must be in the remote past. Football game at Decatur. Brandt: My. but those boys are dirty. How will they ever get clean F lreton: Thats what the scrub team is for. Tuttle: 'ASav. ieweler, why don't mv watch keen ffood time ?'l ,. Y ' v ' , IE , Ieweler: The hands wont behave. eh! there s a man in the case. Maxon: If you kiss me I'll scream. Schmidt: Hut you ean't scream while I am kissing you. Maxon fabsentlyl: All right I'll scream first. 106 edn't wif' L 3 I tb l if, -- sr- 3 M 'SX 5 Karns says that at Armour Xz Company's they utilize every part of a pig except the squeal. Leslie: Will you kill us with dates in the exams. Miss Chivington ?l' Miss Chivington: I don't think you could be killed with datesfl Mr. Spieth: Charles, what are the four steps in a gasoline engine ? Charles: Stepping on the starter, first. second, and third speedsf' ...rt Chivington: K'Last year a boy sat near my desk and wrote his name in all of mv books. Angevine: Maybe, he was an Interior Deeoratorf' Miss Odaffer: Harry, what is an Interlude ? Hawkins: Oh. that's what comes between. Claude Hines: Then in a limburger cheese sandwich the limburger would he the interlude. Barr: Name some insectsf, Smart Freshman: Gophers, V. VV. H. S. ZOO Living Skeleton ........................... . . . .Paul ylackson Biggest Fish on Earth. .. ............ Lub Jones Strong VVoman ........ ..,..... A Rnnabelle Stacel Turtle Doves .... .... X Vehster and ll'TeGurk Clowns ........ .... H ines and Hawkins VVolf Tamer. . . ..........,... Pennell Baby Doll. ........,.................. .... B randt Taekson: Do you love your teacher ? Angevine: I tried it once and she got mad. You've got an awful line. said the fish to the angler. Pennell: Do you believe in preparedness ? Dias: VVell. l don't mind being in arms. Lives ot football men remind us. We can write our names in blood, And departing leave behind us Half our faces in the mud. Shott and Knott fought a duel4 The result was they changed conditions. For Knott was shot. And Shott was not. I'd rather be Shott than Knott. Odafferz Can anybody tell me of a greater nnwer than a King 7, Burgoon: An Ace. 107 X A we - 1 In fore galo of y Pipe down, said the plumber as he lowered the tubing thru the hole. uAngevine claims to be a student of faces. XVhat did he think of your head Pl' Gwendolyn Jones: He didn't get that high. Tuttle: Are my lips on straight P Dias: t'Yes, but the rose on your left cheek has lost one of its petals? Blind Man Cto passerbyl : A'VVas that the Home Guard that just passed by ?l' Stranger: Nope, only some students fldrandt and Humphreysj wearing shesf, Karns fgrabbing Freshman out of linel: I think the devil has got hold ou. Bill Evans: I think so too. Sing a song of sixpence, Pocket full of dough: Let the girlies find it out- See the shekels go. I DOUHT IT NVhen a pair of red lips are unturned to you Vfith no one to gossip about it. Do you pray for endurance to leave them alone? Well, maybe you do-but I doubt it. VVhen a sly little hand you're oermitted to seize. VVith a velvety softness about it, Do vou think you can drop it without a so ee'fe? VVell, maybe you do, but I doubt it. Wfhen a dear little waist is in reach of your arm, VVith a wonderful plumnness about it. Do you argue the noint. 'twivt srood and the harm? lVell. maybe you do, but I doubt it. And if bv these tricks you should canture a heart. W'ith ri womanlv sweetness about it. Wfill you guard it. and act the good mart? XVell. maybe you will-but I doubt it. Karns Sz Osborne. Teachers of Dancing- Cheek to Cheek, Shimmy, Toddle, Everything. Dancing a Specialty. References: Odahfer 81 Chivingzton. 108 4 WA Afsggalnlyfffmv . M l'P IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIHIIIIII 42 W. g.1...11...1. f A 7 V caries im N ppretizriinn We, the class of 1921, sincerely thank the business men of Van Wert Who made this issue of the Excalibur possible by their will- ing assistance in advertising. Our advertisers patronized us. Readers, patronize them. C7 cv, .. .. ,a'3WM'W xv 1.5 , - IIII! IIIlIIIIIIlIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllIIII lf Eff f f?nI II IlIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII W A 1 e lff-:U L if You Are Always Welcome 'D' -I' 1a ti... GLEASON'S 4 TOBACCO STORE -:- O E DOLLAR ., The Van Wert National Bank 'E' 'D- VAN WERT, OHIO Q2 'C' -2- -I' 'C' 'G' 43- 1 l' T I it A ll tl' Sn - C 3 ,, , 1 pq . .ax 1 lin :il ,I 55-ii -:- -:- -:- -:- it -D- 'C' A I THE CORNER DRUG STORE Meet Your Friends Here and Make This Your Home Store YOUNG'S PHARMACY Phone 1054 Van Wert, Ohio III North Washington Phone 1406 Knode1's Sanitary Meat Market For All Kinds of High Class Choice Cuts Baby Beef, Home Made Bologna, Frankforts, Sausage, All Kinds of Cold and Smoked Meat Our Specialty Special Low Prices on Lard at All Times Knodel's Sanitary Meat Market Ed Knodel, Proprietor BUY YOUR Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry Silver- 'I' Ware and Clocks of a Store Established in Van Wert in 1 865 4, C. R. MCCONAI-IAY Opposite Court House W '2' 'Q' 'I' 'I' 'Q' WX 111 MI' ' -xV b7 GW - l 'I The Central Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Company VAN WERT, OHIO Organized April 7, 1876 Cash Assets . . S2,IO0,000.00 Cash Surplus . . . . goo,ooo.oo H. V. OLNEY, President C. A. L. PURMORT, Sec'y Q- -:- -:- -:- -z-- gg-yi 112 'I' b - l'4giWegl - I I L Q - I I 'J -I ii Ll Q -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- ZZ H. H. HOLBROOK, Dentist 'D' By Appointment , 'U' lu, National Bank Block Phone I773-2309 SUBVVAY EXPRESS L- 41 Tell ine. pretty maiden. - VVith eyes of deepest brown, lf I kissed you on the foreliead, VVould you call me down? Angevine grabbed the pigskin. ':' And down the Held he tore: 'I' He laid out four and twenty gum And tliusly tied tlie score. That four and twenty gathered around. A And when the game was o'ei', They pounced upon poor .-Xngevine 4' And now he is no more, WILD BROTHERS ,:, 'U' Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats A Satisfied Customer Is Out Best Advertisement -D' VAN WERT, OHIO Zi '2' '2' 'II' -2' '5' , 113 -in, --N ew 'fi-il-229 F- T S if i451 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- P34 , , -u- F' -u- 'F -I' 'U- 'D' L. W. Lorber, Phone 1936 E. I. Lorber, Phone 2304 LORBER LUMBER COMPANY VAN WERT, OHIO 'D- 'D- for The Best of Everything in Lumber WM. HANKAMMER Dealer in -:- Fresh, Smoked and Salt Meats Pure Made Sausage I Phone 1 139 302 East Main Street L51 DIAS Eff NORRIS COAL CO. Dealers in Coal and Building Material PURINA FEEDS LD- 5 1 7 Leeson Avenue Phone 23 3 8 gp -:- -:- -:- -:- Q1 I ysfls l , ' L ff Q- -F-A -:- 1:- i:- -:- THRIFT is the care and prudence in the management of One's Resources Open an Account With the PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK VAN WERT, OHIO Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits, S250,000.00 Deposits Over One and One-Quarter Million Dollars Save and Have T. E. CROOKS C. L. CROOKS CROOKS BROTHERS Dealers in Shelf and Heavy Hardware Paints, Oils, Varnisbes, Brushes, Stoves, Tinware, Sash Doors Corner Main and Washington Streets Phone 1022 Van Wert, Ohio jg -:- -:L -:- -Jef -QR 11 i R M ' adj, aa 'QE -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- if :- -u- '11 'D' 'J- TI-IE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Van Wert, Ohio STARTLING FACTS THAT MAY HIT YoU 902 of the business men reach old age without an adequate income. 19 out of 20 people fail to provide for old age or their families. 357 of the widows of the country are in Want. 90? of the children in the United States must leave school and go to work before reaching the eighth grade. 807 of the adult population leave no estate at death. These facts can be changed by steady saving. Start a Savings Account now and add to it regu- larly, every week or month of every year. We will add to your savings deposits SW interest compound semi-annually. Your savings of today may be needed tomor- rowi'-to make your old age comfortable, to save your widow from want or to keep your children in school. Total Resources SI,720,000.00 Member of the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States. We Pay 471 on Time Deposits ATHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK VAN WERT, OHIO H. J. GILLILAND, President F. L. WEBSTER Cashier Q2 'C' 'CI 'I'- 'C' 'C' QR 116 ' Aww ' f ' ....... - f ? .... .nu M -c-T -:I 1- -:- M THE E151 .I .ETTN Daily. T Wice-a-Week. J ob Printing. VAN WERT, OHIO L. J. GERMANN I I2 West Main Street MILLINERY IMPORTER 'D' Always the Last Word in the Latest Styles Wahnfried Gardens 727 South Washington Street Peonies, Gladioli, Bulbs and Sbrubbery DET QQ IIQHT W5, Qw Standard of the World E. P. SHEERAN, Dealer A 45 EAST MAIN STREET VAN WERT, oH1o ,Y -:- -:- -:- -:- . -2- X 117 I , , . I - , F-J , 1 A - I 1 . N -:- -:- ,Ef:- ,,f:- -:- 5 M, w. GEARY P. w. GEARY 'I' M. W. GEARY EG? SON THRESHERS, IMPLEMENTS, WAGONS, BUGGIES. TRACTORS AND SUPPLIES 'F Telephone-OI'Iice, I945g Residence, 1753 I Corner Walnut and E. Central Ave. Van Wert, Ohio 'U' QUALITY AND SERVICE WHEN YOU TRADE AT HUH ' 'I' Confectlonery .ul 142 East Main Street Our Own Make Chocolates and Candies-Made Daily 931' -:- -:- -:- -:- gi 118 gr if -5 -:- -:- -. -:- + FOR QUALITY GOODS Go to . CROSBY GROCERY Corner Main and Shannon YOU HAVE THE MONEY-WE HAVE THE GOODS JL Fx i We Would Like to Have Your Money and You Have the Goods More Goods for Same M oney-Same Goods for Less Money Come and See ii Bender's Five and Ten-Cent Store VAN WERT, oH1o 'I' American Electric Shoe Shop 'ui Expert Shoe Repairing of All Kinds Also Full Line of Dress and Work Shoes 'ul QUALITY COUNTS East Main Street B. Levin, Proprietor Z -2- -2- -2- 119 I l I K 1 ,,,sWf o. l I Rift ' A o E -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- tiff PIANOS, PLAYER PIANOS, VICTROLAS, COLUMBIA GRAFONOLAS, SONORAS 4, 2 556112 Glnmpzxng 4 FURNITURE RUGS, STOVES, CARPETS, DISHES 'D- 'DH Complete Outfits Our Specialty Home of Victor and Columbia Records ,QQ -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- Q 120 Q I .1 A v :5 w e i w ' E, L , - in WHATS THE DIFFERENCE? A lock of hair will oft recall sweet memories like a Hash, But it brings up lots of other things when you find it in the hash. Miss C.: UI-Ioward, what is meant by the Hegira ? Howard O'Brian: The flea of Mohammed. Harriet Roggenkemper, answering the question, 'AHow does Russia's geog- raphy affect her history ? -'fRussia,s all cut off. Paul Iones, referring to his father, who was visiting the modern history class -'t5ay, he's starting a Renaissance at our house. Howard O'Brian, giving a recitation on Mohammed: He thot he heard unheard voices. Dan P.: What became of thc girl you made love to in the hammock FU Wilson C.: We fell out. Brandt: Are late hours good for one ? Burgoon: No, but they are all right for two. Sue W.: Yes, mother: Mac did kiss me last night, but I sure sat on him for it. -1- Leslie: If a girl said, 'you may kiss me on either cheekf what would you do P McGurk: I'd hesitate quite a while between. Miss Odaffer: Cleota, name a non-dramatic work from Ben jonsonf' Cleota Ashbaugh: Drink to me with thine only eyes. 'If you are in doubt about kissing a girl, what do you do? Give her the benefit of the doubt. There is a young lady called Prue: As homely as grandfather's shoe: But her beaux, by the score, Wear a trail to the door- Oh, boy! j'ever taste her home brew? May I print a kiss upon your lips? She nodded her sweet permission. So they went to press and I rather guess They printed a whole edition. Doctor: Your throat is in a very bad state. Have you ever tried gargling salt water ? Skipper: Yes, I've been torpedoed six timesf, Karns: A'Gee, my bones ache. Dave Jones: Yes, headaches are a nuisance, arenlt they ? 121 - E I 49 'b ' ' :A -:- -:- '- -:- -:- IZ PERRY DRY CLEANING WORKS Cleaning and Pressing NOTHING Too soon FOR VAN WERT THE STRAND-THE PRINCESS THE LYRIC 61: J 1 u is N ful ' 'Peso , If It's Good We Show It-If We Show It It's Good THE IRETON BROS. CO. Hay-Coal-Grain PRICES AND SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO Your Patronage Solicited gg -:- -:- :- -:- -:- Lrg 2? Y TQ, W D 3 r u so! , ,,- tis H- -:- -:- -:f ' -:h WILSON EG? GIROD Dealers in Hardware, Nails, Glass, Paints, Oils Sash, Doors, Belting, Etc., Etc. I I4 East Main Street Van Wert, Ohio DDDBEBRDTHER5 MIJTDR. CAR, H4 71 ' . r sv If N, I sf X1 I li --. t ee Q 1 , N f a.-sf gm 'ip hzq V 'S-7 ig., DAYTON HARD, Dealer VAN WERT, OHIO Opposite Postoflice Phone 1 367 E -1- l:I l:l lil 123 - x h u l , IP Q .f A A - EI 4- -:- -:- -:- -:- M SUITS THAT ARE THERE 4 I' IN EVERY WAY -u- rl' KUPPENHEIMER 4- Good Clothes 4- 4, 135111 wart Qllntlqing Gln. + .:. The Store That Shows the 'IW New Things First 'I' 'U' TASTY STYLES 4, IN SMART FURNISHINGS + Always a Step Ahead gg -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- Q- gm --+1-is-w a 5 F m N - ??, e. L? 'FQ' ? f I HI E335 -5' -:- -:- -:- -:- M Quality 3 'I' Merchandise at the C, 4 Lowest Possible ii Price M ii Q ' 'U' '- isp? 4, The effect of the above policy has been cz rapid 'ui cmd steady growth. WEBER sl MOORE 7654 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- Q-gi I l I , - yn, we l plii l 4'-,gl X f A NX QM . . -:- -:- .Nb L-ELL, , L-, Y. r,,,L:.'Y Let Us Have Your Order for FLOVVERS We can assure you that for whatever the occasion may be, that the order will be promptly and efficiently filled. A corsage of spring flowers, a bunch of roses, or a nicely arranged basket is just the proper thing for the gradu- ate or a birthday. C. H. TREFFENGER, Florist xl f ' V X Phone: Office 1257, IR: Residence 1257, 2R 1120111 COAL AND BUILDERS' SUPPLIES SEE THE BALYEAT COAL AND BUILDERS' SUPPLY CO. 'D' 'D- 41 i I -U' South Shannon Street Phone I I 9 I ,gg -:- -:- c -:- ' -if gi 126 i aswt l ii T' ..... 1- -1 .. - all I ' I 53 , -:f -:E Lek, 2:- 4- M THE SLAGLE LUMBER CO. Successors to Gleason Lumber Company The Yard With the Stock GUY L. CARPER, Local Manager Home Telephone 1 1 IQ N. Shannon St., Van Wert, Ohio AW -ef we 49 BERLIN OR BUST SPIRIT won the world's greatest victory. That same tenacity has achieved for you honors in the class of 1921. With this determination and vivac- ity, obstacles will melt before you. Do Your Best Leave the Rest Don't Worry COLLIER Ki- -:- -:- -:- -:- 1 -:Q L QR 127 -,,... . in P Aw W v 3 is -:- -:- ::- -:- -:- E T. C. WILKINSON 81 SON 'U' MEMBERS OF -U' Ei KY' mh mfwm Have one of the Finest Equipped Printing 'U' Plants in this part of the State. They do all kinds of Printing from the plainest to the most difficult, in as many colors as you may wantg printing 'D' that requires Punching, Perforating, Ruling, Numbering, Round Cornering, or any other special treatment. They can do it all and do it Well. 'I' Yon are invited to come in and see the W onderfn! Antorncztic Presses. 'U' THE EXCALIBUR 'D Was Printed Entirely in Their Office West Main Street Van Wert, Ohio 5,3 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- gg 128 E C l axwwt i -L-:ff ' ' l ' fl HI 5 . - if -F -:- -:- -:- -:- Zi-5 l P gre: l .ui 9 1 iggpflsv ilu ,xadlbi l N- s-fi' ' fc , ' fl lj' lll lj ,, '-1 ,'Ni fQQ5-2 ' 'W Q ' e X l l lv L Q. if ' ..... .lm is A' 'U' hy Successful Men Look the Part ,, Show us a successful Man in his particular line and we'll show you a Man who is particular about the Clothes he Wears, He takes as much interest in his selection of Clothes as he 4, does any other good business deal. He regards his personal appearance as a first hand asset in any transaction. -' Let us show you some good deals in Clothes here, Reason- -U- ably priced, first quality always, satisfaction or your money back. Fashion Park Clothes Knox Hats ,:, Superior Underwear. Metric Shirts. 1 QUALlTY CLOTHlN6' -2- First Clothing Store East of Washington Street 7-3, -:- -:L -:- -:- rs-,-+ -Q-rg 129 - 5 1 fy ' A ,L I F' - 1'1 fig' MQ Q- 'C' 'I' -:- 'C' QA' The Bonnewitz Company -I- 'E' Quality and Service QUALITY means to-day as it always has- The best at a fair price and eheapest in the end The Bonnewitz Company Q W1: -:L -:-- e -:- -:- gig I 130 wi 619 - - 1 4961: I it - 4 as -c--' -:- -:- -:- -:- all KESLER BROS. GROCERY Give Us Your Orders Prompt Delivery to All Parts of the City 123 S. WASHINGTON ST. PHONE 1069 'lr '1- Drugs Kodaks BOVVERS E? STAMBAUGH Once a Trial Always N gal 147 EAST MAIN STREET Wall Paper Ice Cream STORE No. 1 STORE No, 2 113 South Washington Street 721 East Main Street Phones 1175 and 1754 Phone 1330 PFOPI ,l- S' CEJRQQI- RY PURE FOOD STORES If It Is Good to Eat, We Have It Home of Femdell Goods We Have Our Own Delivery Give Us a Trial ARTHUR C. FRERICKS 5 -:- -1 -:- -:- .,-,Tf:- Eggs 131 ilu 3 1 ,61 1 ttf-P 1- Tl - -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- M Creations U VVhich Reflect DISTINCTION IN MILLINERY 4. Stevens and Bradley 41 SEND IT TO THE EMPIRE LAUNDRY -u- II4 w. JACKSON STREET PHoNE 1001 THE VOGUE HAT SHOPPE The name Gage stands for those things which you prize 'U' most in a hat- Artistic Line-Exclusive Style-Quality In both handiwork and material si- We invite you to inspect them. The Gage stock was never better fitted to supply your requirements than it is today. gg. -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- gg 132 C ' eW ' ...... 'i7!- J I- C J SB -:- -5 -:- ic- -:- CM Join Our Christmas Money Club The Most Delightful Way 4, in the World to Save Money I -D' 'P , I 'U' We Pay SW on Deposits If You Want to Build a Home or Repair the Old One, Let Us Furnish the M oney-Rates Reasonable U T. C. WILKINSON, President C. F. MANSHIP, Secretary Q Q1 wed I f if 0 HARNESSMSUPPLIES- rfzfpffofff faao, ,wr cffvmu Ave. Auto Tops Made and Repaired -I- Awnings, Tents and Canvas Goods FRED HENNERMANN gil -6- -:- -:- -:f -2 C- gg 133 rf Q-Q hh I -x ' -:- -F ::- -:- -:- M While boating on the bay one night I saw the ocean's arm Steal gently 'round a neck of land 4, To keep its shoulder warm. This made me jealous as could be, It really made me sore, 2 And so I paddled towards the land ' And closely hugged the shore. I 'r There is meter in voice, 'U' There is meter in tone, But the best way to meter , Is to meet 'r alone. -u- Let's Go Over to the 'D' For Gym +SWim-Sports -Games -0- Clubs-Good Health-Good Fellowship-Good Times Q- -:- -:- -:- -:- 4- R 134 ' 4 o,s IP 42 L I al M 5 + + + M 5 C QL,-J Class 93 25 Years From Now These Styles Will Look Queer to You v, .... , .. + KX ---1:11 . QA.,-e..,.... S 'i'l9 fffffmh is QIlnt ea 'Jw yea!! M -fp e i -n- U 5 5551- wig? YM, I 'Z' i n f . 43.55 5 N . 'l-1252. il ' ,ff njywx-15' 4:3 V- J , .W .vt 1, l 5 ' :, lg' lil 1' P ,,.- Q ilgl 'Q f !:?f.pF,:. ,I ,j 5 1:5552 .gf 'fi ,5 455522121259 gij, gj55,.a-'- X .v5':5g:2g,3- X -' l I f ,.,.:1f??4Efg21f?5 ifiiiififiiifiiiif . '14 2 :4. xv: 2 ? 132' Si- 1 mg-. - rw 12,12- ' .sv 'I '2-illisg J: xg 'ik ffifg x,. fe, ? 432 aalfg. ' . H ,, Y .1 1.4 H2 ll c, But Today Styles Will Appeal to You yi -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- :gg 135 , ---l .,v-W I' t 1- 5' i r aaaaa 2' 1 O ,' I - 53 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- E4 V ELECTRICITYS -:- in Lmasr 'E' mmm JFS5 'E lu' ln' SEWFSZTLIEHINE 4 or ' L + ELECTRICAL HOUSEKEEPING -:- L Let electricity do your housework and have more leisure time for other things. 41 Have you ever thought what Electricity can do for you in 0 the way of helping you in your housework? Come in and let us tell you more about our line of , 'U' -n- Household Appl1ances Western Electric Washers Sweepers, Irons, Sewing Machines 4- 'UI . and Other Appliances 'U' -uw THE GUNSETT COMPANY VAN WERT, OHIO Z-fi., -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- Qi 136 SI AM' l if 7' - I L S 1 21 X85 2- -:- -:- -af -:- -In- LG DAYS OF OLD We Were Known for Our Delicious In' CONFECTIONS and Even Better TODAY 'I' MORRIS' 1:- voss ef ROTH ,,, BIG DANDY ':' BREAD Standard Loaf Q Z2 -:- -:- - -:- fa- gg L x I 4 W I P I T L il '11 ESS -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- THE VAN WERT BUILDING SAVINGS CONIPANY AWA 'f 11.Nf 1436. ,1 ,- U, If w-1 K I I NL..-' I X W- la xt' I-.1 ' 'J ei .. 4 ., rf K ,, VVhy Not START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH US. BY SYSTEMATIC SAVING YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW SOON A FUND IS ACCUMLATED. BEGIN NOW! YOU CAN BE INDEPENDENT IN YOUR OLD AGE-YOU CAN OWN YOUR OWN HOME. OUR EASY WAY -TRY IT NOW- TODAY! H. L, Sidle, Secretary 1 17-1 IQ West Main Street Van Wert, Ohio ,gg -:- -:- -:- -:- gs, N 138 V4 iv 'I ,C 9 5 V T f . ll' I my Ya- -:- -:- -:- -:- E16 F. D. BRANDT COAL Phone 1062 l ll 45?- -S. - nl . ' 'X Ill Our Graduation and Prom Footwear is especially pleas ing this year. We have made special arrangements for you, at our store for the most delightful Footwear ever shown. The James Clark Shoe Company Of Course 7532 -:- -:- -:- -:- 5- gg 139 R x El vi ' , lp I :C 1 if an 55 -:- -:- -:- -:L -:- M FOR 'U' 4 Variety Workmanship 4. Harmony ,D Style 4' in FURNITURE, our large stock 4' ':' offers you the best. 'EI We Are Exclusive Dealers of 'ul Karpen Upholstered Furniture and the 'U' -:- New Edison Diamond-Disc -:- Phonographs Lr- BALYEAT FURNITURE CO. gd -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- gg 140 l 4ww ' , I f,': T Af ff - 1 EES -5' -:- -:- -:- -:- 55 Commencement Jewelry 'Z' 6 4' 5 .1 SCHOLLJ-I1R,S + 4, 1:- 'G 4, I Q -:J BATTERI E5 BONNEWITZ BATTERY Q ' STATION 121 South Washington Street 779 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- ix 141 + VVholesale and R -nl THE BEST OF cnoco 3-I-L ' Av- l l' i - 1 '53 i ' AQ -:- -:- -:- -0- -0- 0 Did you hear about it? Sure. Hurry up and let's get a copy of the Van Wert Times A and get all the facts. etail Ice Cream Tillso- LATES, CANDY, HOME ' MADE ICE CREAM AND ICES ww uw + 'P I. . l EE BIAN CHI BROTHERS 'U' Phone 2437 134 Lincoln Way East if-gg -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- gg 142 'D- , l i rb, I ' 4,,,,,, I v 1 I SQL -:- -:F -:- 2- -:- Q4 Just Hear the 4, B R U N S W I C K 'U' Plays All Records No Needles to Change EVERSOLE'S I' Brunswick Shop ' 'F' Patronize Your Home Industry and Get the Best We're Sure They're Pure CORN TOMATOES 'I' OFQNERS 46,0 ev SEALOFTNE O SANITAR Van Wert Brand ,T 5 Van Wert Brand -U- Stoops' Pr1de Brand 2 Stoops' Pride Brand v 9 O 7 'L ' O INSPECTION SERVICE lv 9. Isfllwcrovx-9 Packed By THE STOOPS PACKING CO. Canners and Preservers of Food Products VAN WERT, OHIO 'G' 4' 'Z' 'I' '.':,,- 143 l Ir, , K no l 4vS AA , - L elii -:- -:- 5- -:- -:- M 'U' YOUR GRADUATION TIME -I' Should Be Remembered With a Good Photo of Yourself Make an Appointment 4, HOF MANN ART STUDIO 'U' 'I' Is not complete without A MODERN BUSINESS TRAINING as given in the various departments of A FULLY ACCREDITED SCHOOL CNat'l Ass'n .ul of Accredited Commercial Schoolsj. Write for College Catalog and Calendar. 'U' The ONLY such accredited school in N. E. Indiana Business College Fort Wayne, Ind. 51- -:- -:- - -:- -:- 144 Q . , v Tb 3 I AWWE I ,, '54T ' f M 'U' '- -D' 'DJ 'I' -D' 'D- 'F 'S' 5' 'G' 'C' ALWAYS FIRST WITH THE LATEST I I . ' - I Z1!6.VHlll'5lAllZ'lQIYLll9I i1lI EQYHIKQIQ IVUQEYIIWIUIEIJIOII The More For Your Money Store .I ONTEEL The Wonderful New Odor of Twenty-Six Flowers JONTEEL Face Powder-There's a reason why it stays on. JONTEEL Face Powder has a texture unlike other face powders. JONTEEL Combination Cream softens and whitens the skin, and imparts the beautiful complexion of youth. JONTEEL Cream will not cause the growth of hair. C. J. HAVEN, The Rexall Store PHONE 1 128 OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE Www WNW IF IT'S YOUR EYES OR GLASSES THINK OF H I M E S EYESIGHT SPECIALIST WNW WNW HI ri-Q4 -D4 -U' 'D' -D' -D- C' -I' Q -:Q -E -:- -:- -:- Q 145 il iH W ' , I fu i ll. ' S26 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- Q5 Ten more days of school- Studied hard. Nine more days of school- Book report. ':' Eight more days of school- Went fishing. Seven more days of school- Studied Hoyle for Fan Tan. Six more days of school- Threw Shadows on Homer. 'D' Five more days of school- Made faces at clock. Four more days of school- A date with wonderful girl. Three more days of school- Tried luck with Exams. 'ul Two more days of school- Oodles of Exams. One more day of school- Oh, boy! All for a sheepskin! -C. DGDE PENNELL. 'D' Our Modern Dry Cleaning Plant 'I' ,. CT GIVES You THIS M SERVICE Q We clean and press 4, 'P tg For the best and most of the rest, fc, 9 So join the ENERGINE um, E LEPA A THE PRESSERETT E I I2 South Washington Street Phone 1468 A. L. MATTHYS Q -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- 146 I 49 b: CI T J L,,,ff:ET'i... up I Ti 1, L11 H 15- -:- -:- -:f -F ig BONCILLA-For Fagged Faces MEN AND WOMEN Keep the face you've got-you'll never get another. You can replace your teeth, get a glass eye or a cork leg-you can even resod the old terrace with a snappy-looking toupee, if your hair falls out. But, BROTHER: What are you going to do when the old FACE QUITS? The genuine BONCILLA face PULL cannot be described-it must be EXPERIENCED. Ask your barber to give you the whole works- the beautifier, the cold cream, the vanishing cream and the powder. It takes them all to give you that ruddy ROYAL FLUSH. If he leaves out any one of them--SOMETHING'S LACKING. MILLER 6? DECAMP EXPERT BARBERS SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET Ah - - - Do it with a Ford ?2:::,,i:::EEEE? J. O. Yahn Ohio City, Ohio Van Wert, Ohio KODAICS I I Eversharp Pencils Conklin Pens Toilet Articles Soaps, Perfumes, Face Creams and Powders, Etc. A Books-Drugs-Stationery Thermos Bottles PENNELL BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Z4 ':' ':' ':' f:' 5' - R 147 if-L x I vw ' , F o r if ' s I I X15 -:- -:- -:- -:L 1- G5 C, 'I'I-IE GLER STUDIO ' v 1?'W 'e -'51 Qi 'U' a V' BE PHOTOGRAPHED , -on- 4:- I Your Next Birthday P It's Your Duty to Know More About Life Insurance A NORTHVVESTERN POLICY ,. LH Embraces Everything Desirable in Good Life Insurance Larger Dividends-Therefore Lower Net Cost 'I' The Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co IRA COLE, District Agent 'U' IOOM East Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio MARTIN W. FEIGERT, Special Agent 58 K l:l l:i l:l I.. , IQ' Q IT Y- 148 L I . I I 1 W 1 JV V -lT..,oln YQ 4, , -f--S sssciii Pill- - ,J A , le 6 , 1 - -:- ' -c- 5- -:- -e- gg 4 INDEX High School Building - Frontispiece 'U' Foreword - 3 Dedication 4 Faculty 6, 7 and 8 Seniors 9-30 4, In Memorium 31 Class Poem 32 ' Snaps - 33-63-91 A Look into the Future 34 Practical Jokes 38 kb Excalibur Staff 41 Contests 42 Juniors - 44-49 Sophomores 50-52 Freshmen 54-57 'U' Junior High 58 Music - - ' 59-62 Dramatics and Organizations - - 64-74 Portraits of J. S. Brumback, John Strandler, George H. Marsh 75 Q Public Spirit in Van Wert - - 76-77 Buried Treasures 78 Athletics - 80-90 Calendar for 1920-1921 92-99 Jokes - 100-108 'ui Appreciation and Advertisements 109-150 Z2 'Q' 'QL 4' 'P ---fb QQ . 150