Wabash High School - Sycamore Yearbook (Wabash, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1924 volume:

SYCAMORE OC J£DASW HIGH SCHOOL NINETEEN HUNDRED TlDENTlj-FOUR Edited bu the Class of Twenty ' -Four IDdbash, Indiana May, 1924 (Lit a ftfrnuT student, ieachrr, principal, a ti) autieiitttettixetxt (Chief itf the Dhtishut af 3i«me (CnuuinticB (thiiratiun, ifeiieral 5Jnratitutal (Cituratiim Boari, toe, the S ' ettinr (Class, ireMraie mtr rauutre ni 1924 Wabash High School The citizens of Wabash conscious of the inadequacy of their education- al facilities and convinced that only through proper educational advant- ages can progress come, in 1893 de- cided upon the erection of a new high school building. The work was begun in the fall of that year. On April 11, 1892 the corner stone was laid by the Indiana Grand Lodge of Masons with very impressive cere- monies, in the presence not only of the citizens but also the school child- ren of the city. On November 26 the building was ready for occupancy, and classroom work began on that date. In charge as principal was Adelaide Steele Bay- lor, whom Wabash is so proud to honor. In 1903 Miss Baylor became head of the city schools, and C. W. Knouff, who succeeded her as principal, held the position until 1908. Since that time the principalship has been held by C. H. Brady, 0. J. Neighbours, M. L. Sandifur and M. C. Darnall, who is the present incumbent. Owing to the increase in popula- tion, and the conviction on the part of the citizens that the public schools are the very foundation of our demo- cracy, the student body has far out- grown the capacity of the building. So inadequate has it become that the assembly room has had to be divided into four very incommodious class rooms, in two of which artificial light must be used during the entire day. Classes, too, are held in the basement of the library, and convocation must be held in the theatre at the sacrifice of time and money. Again the old spirit of ' 93 must be aroused, and again our citizens must be made to realize that the boys and girls of today are entitled to every educational advantage if they are to take their rightful places in this rapidly changing age. A new build- ing is the only solution to the prob- lem. Let us get behind the movement and arouse an enthusiasm that will culminate in a building suited to pre- sent day needs. Board of Education m— j MILO R. MEREDITH President N. P. LAVENGOOD Treasurer DR. MINETTA FLINN-JORDAN Secretary OWEN J. NEIGHBOURS Superintendent The Faculty M. C. DARNALL Principal A. B. Indiana University Wabash High School 1919- ESTELLA MOORE History University of Chicago University of Tennessee Wabash High School 1901- Janet Jones, Lewell H. Carpenter, Mary Louise Switzer, T. R. Tewksbury, Ruth Jones JANET JONES— English Milwaukee Downer University of Wisconsin Wabash High School 1922- LEWELL H. CARPENTER— Mathe- matics. Miami University Wabash High School 1918- MARY LOUISE SWITZER— French and Latin. A. B. Ashland College Wabash High School 1919- ' T. R. TEWKSBURY— English— Pub- lic Speaking. S. B. Colgate University Wabash High School 1917-18 1919- RUTH JONES— English A. B. De Pauw University Wabash High School 1920- KATHRYN TROXEL — History- Sociology. A. B. Manchester College Indiana University Wabash High School 1922- EDNA M. BLESCH— Vocational. University of Cincinnati B. S. Wabash High School 1923- ARMIN HAEUSSLER— History. Elmhurst Junior College Eden Seminary Manchester College A. B.- ODETTE L. NEEDHAM— Commer- cial. Valparaiso University Indiana University Chicago University Wabash High School 1921- LOLA LANGSTON PENCE— Eng- lish and Latin. A. B. Indiana University Wabash High School 1916-18 1921- Kathryn Troxel, Edna M. Blesch, Armin Haeussler, Odette L. Needham, Lola Langston Pence Cora Small, Rex Sims, Lucille Craig, Eldon E. Barnhart, Claire E. Miller CORA SMALL— Music Supervisor Western College for Women National Summer School American Institute of Normal Methods (N. W. University) Chicago University Cornell University Hahn Conservatory REX SIMS— Manual Training Wabash High School 1922- Indiana University Wabash High School 1919- LUCILLE CRAIG— Art Supervisor Chicago Art Institute Ohio State University Pratt Institute Snow Froelich School Applied Arts Summer School Wabash High School 1922- ELDON E. BARNHART— Commer- cial University of Chicago. Wabash High School 1917-18 1919- CLAIRE E. MILLER— Home Econ- omics A. B. University of Illinois Wabash High School 1920- CORNELIA BLAYNEY— Latin A. B. Indiana University Wabash High School 1907- BESS T. BAER— Mathematics B. S. De Pauw University Wabash High School 1905- PHILIP MAGNER— Science A. B. Wabash College Wabash High School 1919- MAURIE BAILEY— Biology A. B. De Pauw University Wabash High School 1922- Cornelia Blayney, Bess T. Baer, Philip G. Magner, Maurie Bailey The Sycamore Staff THOMAS H. LAVENGOOD Editor-in-Chief MARIE LEE Assistant Editor DONALD WOLF Business Manager HAROLD WOLF Assistant Business Manager CELIA GIFT Art Editor MARJORIE RENNER Assistant Art Editor VIRGINIA WALROD Joke Editor LOUIS HUBER Calendar Editor AUDRA BUTTERBAUGH Snap Shot Editor HERMAN SCHLEMMER Athletic Editor RUTH WECK Music Editor MARY WIRE Dramatic Editor VIRGINIA GILLEN Society Editor JOHN OVERDEER Manager of Photography □ D n — □ President of Senior Class President of Junior cla ss ' 23 Glee Club — Hi-Y Club — Leather Lungs Class Play President Inter-Nos Vic-e-President Pantograph Staff Boosting Belles Junior Class Vice-President Ravelings Staff Sycamore Staff Senior Play S jfaJ-JL i reasurer President Leather Lungs — Glee Club c ' Chorus Raveling Staff Boosting ' Belles Svcamore Staff Track ' 23- ' 24 7 Zcrn-4 u)JJUL -wi Boosting Belles — Chorus Ravelings Staff Chorus AITIvlLliY. JaWwO Inter-Nos Football 23 Orchestra Boosting Belles Sycamore Staff Student Musical Editor-in-Chief of Ravelings Boosting Belles Track— Basket Ball— Sycamore Staff Chorus Treasurer Sunshine Society ' 23 Sycamore Staff Chorus — Boosting Belles Junior Class Treasurer Ravelings- Staff y . iuJ Q Inter-Nos ( p- i lt c . [ j£e z? j£ it£.£ )£ f-?uC£: (rt uJL vlX i£Si Ravelings Staff Chorus Boosting Belles Boosting Belles Pantagrapli Football— Track— Basket Ball— Inter- Nos Inter-Nos Boosting Belles Chorus Chorus Boosting Belles Student Musical Hi-Vacs fia4f £ h t T Orchestra Sycamore Staff Hi-Vacs Science Club 21 ' 22 %Soa4 LcefusU. ? .H r-a ai Chorus Inter-Xos President Boosting Belles Annual Staff Senior Play Chorus Inter-Nos Hi-Vacs XJ? UJ. Sycamore Staff Hi-Vacs Science Club ' 21- ' 22 (7 Lx (Po jJL-v .. Boosting Belles Boosting Belles Chorus Football ' 23 Basketball ' 22- ' 23- ' 24 Sycamore ' 24 Senior Play 3- J . ItjuctzLo . 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Boosting Belles Chorus Pantograph Staff Boosting Belles Hi-Vaes Student Musical Uf kJi — _ £ Inter-Nos Chorus Boosting Belles Pantograph Staff $WWl£ WuJunn£ Winner State Discussion League 24 Inter-Nos Tempora Romana Staff Science Club ' 22 Glee Club Vice-President of Boosting Belles Chorus Leather Lungs yvnt i- Z Hi-Vaes Chorus Boosting Belles SENIOR CLASS HISTORY September 1920 marked the advent of the illustrious class of ' 24 within the portals of our dear old Wabash High School. Dignified Seniors now, but then we were unknowing, trembl- ing, little, innocent youngsters. The usual welcome administered to the in- coming class by the enthusiastic up- per-classmen served to instill in us the proper appreciation for the privi- lege of acquiring a higher education. After madly rushing through the cor- ridors to our various classes and for a few days, struggling nervously to open stubborn lockers, we began our studies with a zeal and earnestness that was not to be daunted. During our first year in high school we prov- ed to the satisfaction of all that we were able to hold our place admirably with the upper classmen. The next fall we returned to school with renewed zeal for the advanced studies of Sophomores. Early that year we selected such attractive class pins and rings that immediately they proved to be the envy of the en- tire school. How quickly time flew, for now we were upperclassmen — Juniors. Every day was crowded with the increased duties of our class work. The crown- ing event of the year was the never- to-be-forgotten Junior and Senior banquet at which we royally enter- tained our honored superiors. Long will the remembrance of this social success stand out in the mind of every Junior and Senior. At last, we have attained the dis- tinctive title of dignified Seniors. With our honored position in school comes heavier work of various activi- ties — the publishing of the Annual and presentation of the Senior Play. During our career in high school many have proved themselves capab- le of high scholastic honors, for every six weeks the names of several mem- bers of the class of ' 24 have appeared in bold relief on the honor roll. Speaking of athletics — the class of ' 24 has produced undoubtedly some of the school ' s greatest athletes. What would the football team have accomplished without Capt. Schultz? Always have the girls of this class shown unflinching loyality to school athletics. It is a Senior girl who or- ganized and is president of the Boost- ing Belles, the fairer sex organization sponsoring loyalty to school athletics. Likewise the Leather Lungs, a similar organization of boys, is headed by a Senior. Throughout our years in high school our origin al class has gradual- ly decreased in numbers, but still we are the largest class ever graduated from W. H. S. Some have withdrawn to larger schools, while a few of our most fascinating girls have joyfully embarked upon the tempestuous sea of matrimony ; still others of our number apparently disregarded the efforts and requisites necessary for standard class work. Nevertheless we have enjoyed our years in high school and tried to imbibe the funda- mentals of good citizenship and clean living. She — (Looking at food in shop window) — My that roast duck makes my mouth water. He — (broke) Well, then spit. If we want to become big guns in industry we must not get fired. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Wabash High School, of the city of Wabash, in the County of Wabash, and State of Indiana, being of sound and dispos- ing mind and memory do hereby make, ordain and declare this to be our last will and testament. We give and bequeath to the class of ' 25, our superior understanding of the teachers; to the class of ' 26, our places on the honor roll ; and to the class of ' 27, our dignity and renowned intelligence. I, Max Votaw, will my ability as on actor, ears and lovable character in- cluded, to next year ' s brother of the Senior Play. I, Josephine Rish, will all my extra credits and sweet disposition to Helen Seigmund. I, Freda Jones, bequeath unto John Wire my quiet manner to use at all occasions. I, Thomas Lavengood, will unto Frances Wilson my ability to make perfect double Chocolate Marshmal- low Buffaloes, with plenty of nuts on them. We, Florence Knotts, Agnes Scott, Martha Rumpf, and Pauline Paullus, leave our unshorn locks to any under classmates who are disappointed in their shingle bobs. I, Mildred Stoops, will my instan- taneous giggle to Kathryn Fahl. I, Mary Wire, will my experience as an expert prompter to Charles Finkenbiner. I, Helen Truitt, will my long list of Urbana admirers to Thelma Cham- ness. We, Theodore Alexander, Houston Bellock, and Paul Lintner, leave our combined reserved manners to Phil Murphy to keep him from running away with himself. I, Marie Lee, leave my melodious voice to Eddie Gribbon to enable him to sing at funerals. I, James Pearson, bequeath my Aunt Ruth to Francis Mills to answer his innumerable questions. I, Mildred Palmer, will my ability to quiet Fred Aukei ' man to any of his exasperated teachers. I, William Klare, leave my motor- cycle to Dorothy Williams to insure her promptness to class. I, James Schultz, will my liver trouble and army suit to Richard Koons, hoping to put a thrill in his life. I, Peggy Butterbaugh, leave my juvenile spirit and irrepressible gig- gle to Powell Pearson. I, Edgar Catlin, will my Lincoln Medal to Mary Ellen McNamee to pin on with the rest of her pins. I, Lawrence Gray, will my ability to sleep in class to Janet Miller so that she may carry on my page in the interest book. We, Kathryne Fisher and Grace Davisson, will our deliberateness to Jack Smith to keep him clear of the speed cops. I, Marian Murphy, bequeath my golden tresses to Edna Tyner. I, Thelma Hamlin, will my stature to Wendall Scheerer. I, Edward Cokl, with Marie ' s con- sent, will my ever ready wit and smile to Velma Jones. I, Laura Davidson, leave my dainty steps to Mary Elizabeth Kemmer. I, Virginia Walrod, wi ll my Ha- waiian costume to Florence Osthimer. We, Helen Hill and Aline McCune, leave our speed in typewriting to Mar- vin Ply. I, Ruth Week, leave Margaret Price and Kathryn Dufton my order- ly locker. I, Richard Snideman, will my curly lashes and good looks to any young hopeful to help him in winning his way in the world. I, Marjorie Renner, will the read- ing on Bradley ' s scales when I ' m on them to Dorothy Pearson. We, Emily Adams, Alberta Young and Elizabeth Stands, all join pens in leaving Mable Clayton our bobbed hair. We, Nona Williams and Leah Hum- mer, leave the memory of our happy school hours together to any lonesome Freshman. I, Virginia Gillen, leave my ability to dust chairs without a dust cloth to Fuchsia Small. I, Celia Gift, will my artistic ability to anyone who promises to look after my little cousin Elizabeth Smith and keep her in the right path in my ab- sence. We, George Beauchamp, Stanley Tisovic, and John Overdeer, will our ability to keep Miss Moore informed on current events to any struggling Junior. We, George Hoffman and Paul Minniear, leave our rebellion against women in politics to anybody who has sense enough to see it our way. I, Wilbur Wilson, leave my raven locks and dimple.s to George Schultz. We, Joseph Sloop, Robert Temple, Louis Huber, and Bart Smith, leave our bible examination grades to any person daring enough to take them. I, Elizabeth Worth, will my viva- cious ways to Homer Knee. We, Donald and Harold Wolf, leave our Wolf strength to Pop Bowlby. I, Edna Schepelmann, will my diam- ond to Ruth Showalter. I, Helen Sagstetter, leave my exces- sive height to Albert Kline. I, Geraldine Parr, will my poutish baby ways to Charles Billington. I, Cornelia Lumaree, will my abili- ty as assistant librarian to Lucile Howell. I, Dorothy Roberts, leave my in- terest in a certain grocery truck to Josephine Burke, providing she only use it for the purpose of delivering candy to the Radio Club. We, Bernice Leland and Margue- rite Rhoads, will our flaming red hair to George Rettig to designate him as fire chief. I, Lorin Lavengood, give my artis- tic ability to Dorothy Davis. I, Crystal Jacobs, will my snappy brown eyes to Alice Schade. We, Milton Herrell and Herman Sehlemmer, leave our machines to Eugene Tyner ' s collection. We, Mildred Hull and Pauline Har- rell, combine our artistic and musical ability and leave them to the chorus girls of next year. I, Grace Daugherty, leave my pict- ure cards of California to Beatrice Case. I, Ruth Baker, leave my shingle bob to Miss Switzer. I, Mildred Barnes, will my Steno- graphic ability to Dorothy Delauter. I, Orville Arlington, will my ability as a grocery clerk to Paul Williams. And, lastly, we do hereby nominate and appoint M. C. Darnall to be the executor and administrator of this, our last will and testament. In witness thereof, we, the Senior Class, have to this our last will and testament subscribed our names and affixed our seal this twelfth day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1924. Signed, THE SENIOR CLASS. After Mary Audra B. had given Miss Moore some blank marriage licenses for reference, Miss Moore said, I would like to keep these for future use. We don ' t want to start anything, but it looks rather suspicious. Junior Class Enrollment Billington, Charles Bowlby, Ralph Bradley, Kathryn Brady, Helen Brady, Rhea Brooks, Virginia Brown, Kenneth Burke, Josephine Case, Beatrice Cornell, Paul Coulter, Ernest Davis, Dorothy Davis, Marcella Delauter, Dorothy Dufton, Kathryn Engle, Anna Lee Engle, Morris Enyeart, Roger Fahl, Kathryn Fox, Edith Galligar, Mossie Garner, Gerald Garvin, George Gribbon, Edward Heinke, Edna Hipskind, Edith Hipskind, Paul Howell, Courtenaye Jones, Velma Jones, Vida Mae Keller, Pauline Kendall, Paul Kline, Albert Knee, Homer Koons, Mildred Lavengood, Ritter Lehman, Pauline Lintner, William Miller, Janet Mills, Francis Misner, Wilfred Mohr, Keith Osthimer, Florence Pearson, Dorothy Pearson, Martha Pearson, Powell Ply, Marvin Preston, Luceille Price, Margaret Purcell, Ella Rettig, George Ridgley, Catherine Robinson, Averilla Roser, George Schade, Alice Schlegelmilch, Loretta Schlemmer, Merlind Schmalzried, Blanche Schuler, Katherine Schuler, Mary Scott, Auree Showalter, Ruth Showalter, John Smith, Florence Smith, Jack Smith, Luther Smithee, Garnet Snyder, Georgia Stonehour, Helen Stoops, Margaret Temple, Robert Tyner, Edna Ulshafer, Velma Weinburg, Miriam Williams, Dorothy Williams, Mary Williams, Paul Wilson, Frances Winslow, Wayne Wire, John Yopst, Walter Young, Beatrice Young, Miriam It was on a bright September morning on the sixth day of that month, in the year of 1921, that the illustrious class of ' 25 made its ap- pearance in its now beloved building of learning. Not without some tim- idness intermingled with their ex- pectations of what was to come, did the members step into the hall where many feet had trodden the somewhat difficult pathway of study. Being a class of great promptness in all their undertakings, they soon elected a president, Homer Knee ; vice-president, Dorothy Davis ; and secretary and treasurer, Powell Pearson, who started upon their offi- cial duties. It was this class, just think, those trembling first day entrants, -who successfully carried the honors of the interclass track meet. Thus after a year of struggles and triumphs, this progressive and ac- tive class entered another phase of high school life, known by the name of sophomores. Officers were soon elected, James Godwin as president; Dorothy Davis, vice-president; and Josephine Burke, secretary and treasurer. This class with its great number of star athletes carried away for a sec- ond time the honors in the interclass track meet, and aided Wabash High School to many a victory in every branch of athletics. In scholarship how could this well- known class be excelled? Many were the names from the class of ' 25, that found their way upon the honor roll. In a social way this class can do much, as they have repeatedly shown long before this. With all the pic- nics and parties, with their good times, could a class room ever be dull ? The class entered upon another year of work in the same old Wabash High, non-achieving some of that awe-inspiring dignity which first overwhelmed us in our first few weeks as freshmen. As Juniors, we chose Ralph Bowlby, president ; Dorothy Davis, vice-presi- dent; and Miriam Wienburg, secre- tary and treasurer. A third time ' 25 has seized the vic- tory in the interclass track meet, thus adding another triumph to her al- ready well filled list. At last came the Junior-Senior Ban- quet, the most looked-for and longed- for achievement of the year. This money for financing it was earned by the Juniors, who sold tickets, tickets, and more tickets for a recital and for a motion picture. We are sure the Seniors had a good time and know that the Juniors ' work was well-rewarded by a great success. Now comes the time for advance- ment, and we eagerly hope for anoth- er year of the same benefits that this year has brought to us. Greetings little Freshman all! Some day — when we are old You ' ll be called the Senior Class If you do just what you ' re told. Autoist — One of these boys threw a baseball at me. Is he your son? Father — Did he hit you ? Autoist — No. Father — Then he is not my boy. ii hi i i i i i r i i m-asar. Fjra Roll Call of Sophomores Adams, Harold Anderson, Mildred Arnett, Nellie Aukerman, Fred Bachelor, Eugene Bahler, Walter Ball, Junior Bane, Velma Barnes, Lester Barnes, Mildred Beauchamp, John Beeks, Pauline Bellock, Theodore Biggerstaff, John Bird, Francis Blair, Joseph Bowlby, Homer Brady, Elizabeth Brady, Helen Bright, Marguerite Brunn, Alice Bundy, Paul Carter, Leona Elmira Cattin, Claude Chamness, Thelma Churchill,, Gilbert Closson, Robert Cochran, Mary Louise Crawford, Dale Culver, Thelma Davisson, Miriam Durnbaugh, Lewis Durnbaugh, Lowell Ebbinghouse, James Eiler, Thomas Elliott, Ruth Finkenbiner, Charles Fisher, Barbara Pouts, Burton Gamble, Myrl Garvin, Helen Gibson, Dana Gidley, Marie Gidley, Winfred Gillen, Richard Grafft, Lewis Haas, Erma Holder, Preston Haupert, Gilbert Hipskind, Hilton Hipskind, Paul Hollingsworth, Bernice Hoover, Charles Huffman, Erma Hummer, Albert Hummer, Miriam Hutchens, Martha Jewett, Robert Kelly, Marvel King, Harry King, Robert Koons, Richard Lower, Sherman Lutz, Mikh-ed Maltby, Linden Marks, Robert Maroz, Sophie McAllister, Virgil McNamee, Mary Ellen McNarney, Charles Messer, May Millican, Carolyn Morris, Marion Morris, Paul Murphy, George Obringer, Josephine Overdeer, Virginia Pressler, Ray Preston, Marguerite Purdy, Mary Roberts, Mildred Robinson, Effie Robinson, Ralph Sailors, Oillen Satterfield, Evelyn Schenkel, Arthur Schmalzried, Mildred Siegmund. Helen Slagle, Earle Small, Fuchsia Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Frances Smith, George Smith, Harry Smyers, Wayne Snow, Kathryn Switzer, Margaret Turschman, Robert Tyner, Esther Tyner, Eugene VanDien, Edward Wagner, Lane Warden, Charles Watson, Helen Weaver, Lena Whisler, Merl Wiley, Henrietta Williams, Doloris Woodin, Mildred Zimmer, Esther HISTORY OF CLASS ' 26 Early in September of one of the years of long ago a large number of boys and girls, feeling very unneces- sary, went to the theater, and there met in their first convocation with the upper clas ses. These were the Freshmen. The boys immediately found their colors were to be black and blue for the first week and then they were to take the ones which hovered in the background and which the girls took at once — the orange and green. We sought the knowledge which only High School could give to us, and we were very successful. We have been high in scholorship, having many who are regularly on the Honor Roll on both Honorable Mention and Special Mention. After a hard time learning the routine of the school we finished our Freshman year and became the Sophomore. We soon had a meeting and elected George Murphy, presi- dent; Mary Ellen McNamee, Vice- President, and Thomas Eiler the Sec- retary-Treasurer. We then bought our class rings and pins, which may be said to be the best looking in the school. Our officers have led us through a very successful year, and we are one of the most important classes in the school. We do not see how the school could long prosper without the athletes of the Class of ' 26. We furnish much to every sport. Our athletes are some of the very best and include such stars as Marks, Smyers, Bundy, Rob- inson and many others who have help- ed to make the teams strong. In this and all other school activities the Sophomore Class is the envy of the others, and our representatives, the most honored. So we conclude, as all Sophomores do, that it is our opinion that our class is the wisest, the strongest and the best class in the Wabash High School. By these sayings you shall know them: No ! — Helen Banister. Whom ? — Kathleen Smalzried. Cutest look ' in little fella. — Fus- chia Small. Oooh Dumbie — Mary Ellen Mc- Nam ee. Hey There — Blanche Smalzried. Gorgeous — Leah Hummer. Hectors Pup — Helen Hill. Now — Mr. Barnhart. Some girls are so up to date they won ' t read the old testament, but insist on the New Testament. A guilty conscience is far better than none at all. Why are you trying to read with the book that far away from you? Are you far sighted? Nope, I ' m just practicing for the exam. She — All men are fools. He — Yes, we were made fools so all the women would not be old maids. We bet the smallest man in history was the Roman Soldier who slept on his watch. We bet Fred could go higher if he did not have to carry that pole. Freshman Enrollment Adamson, Geneva Aubertin, Farrar Bailey, Burton Baker. Kentner Banister. Helen Barrus. Irvin Basse, William Bennett. Roy Bizjak, Edward Brauneller, Thelma Brooks, Mary Brown. Mary Buehler, Dolores Bundy, Levon Carey, Sam Cattin, Paul Clayton, Mabel Coburn, Charles Compton, Esther Cox, Verla Davidson, Jennie Davis, Robert DeArmond, Burnace Dennis, Lalan Louise Downey, Augusta Dufton, Dorothy Durnbaugh, Phoebe Elbel, Berndena Ferguson, Bert Ferris, Mary Frankstine, Lorin Gardner, Stanton Goldsbarry, Alice Gray, Maxwell Guennin, Margaret Gurtner, Mary Esther Hale, Chloris Haupert, Kenneth Henry, Alma Mae Hipskind, Arnold Hipskind Frances Howell, Lucile Huff, Alice Jefferson, Mary Jefferson, Nondas Jefferies, Doloris Jenks, Mabel Jones, Lloyd Kemmer, Mary King, Elizabeth Klare, Marguerite Leland, Louise McNamee, Josephine McNarney, Hugh Montgomery, Ruth Moore, Charles Murphy, Philip Murray, Mae Mylin, Josephine Nayrocker, Leona Obringer, Alfred Osthimer, Clinton Paul, Berman Pearson, Dorothy Pegg, Claude Persley, Esther Plum, Olvenia Porter, Inez Price, Kenneth Pullman, Rolland Reynolds, Melvin Roberts, Clark Ross, George Sailors, Kenneth Scheerer, Wendell Schornick, Mary Schuler, Maxine Schwab, Robert Scott, Marvin Shivers, Lois Showalter, Lee Smalzried, Kathleen Smith, Anna Louise Smith, Russel Snow, Carolyn Sowers, Wayne Stouffer, George Temple, Richard Thompson, Kenneth Unger, Velma Vice, Edward Wassman, Robert Wells, Mary Jane Wild, Charlotte Wiley, Charles Wilhelm, Kenneth Williams, Leonard Wilkinson, Josephine Winslow, Edward Wood, Leroy Worth, Howard Yeater, Leatha Zimmerman, Mamie Freshman ' s Progress One cool morning in early Septem- ber a band of Freshmen, numbering about six score, toiled up the hill to- ward the temple dedicated to the goddess Knowledge. With quaking hearts and minds full of misgivings, they entered the portals of that for- midable mass of cold, grey stone, sometimes called High School. Now there dwelt in that temple ogres and giants, monstrous beings, who could be conquered only by per- severance. X, a sinster unknown quantity, adverbs, adjectives, and other evil spirits lurked about wait- ing for victims. In this temple were certain elusive rooms which were never in the same place twice, confusing corridors, and baffling stair ways, all of which were in league against the innocent Fresh- men ; but perhaps the most dangerous of all were the two treacherous sirens, Indolence and Idleness, who lay in wait for any Freshman who might be led astray. Their song was sweet, but they were deceitful, and cruel at heart. The Freshman ' s only weapons were his good sword, Determination, his shining armor, Perseverence, and his powerful shield, Pluck or Stick-to-it- iveness. Twice a fortnight these valiant knights of the green held high carni- val at the castle known as the Eagles. With this gala event came the two entertainers, Music and Song, and often from the castle would ring the battle cry of Wabash ' s noble sons, Yea Wabash! So the year wore on. Autumn passed into winter, and with the changing of the seasons came the dreaded trial of strength, Semester Tests. Soon after yule tide it came, bringing joy to some, and despair to others. Great were the preparations for this trial, and by dint of much labor all but a few laggards were triumphant. Ignorance, that horrible monster who is always searching for new victims, fell, not dead but con- quered. Thus ended the first trial. Now the victorious Freshmen are ready to forge ahead, overcome all obstacles, and win the much coveted title of Sophomore. Tragic I wish to ask a question concern- ing a tragedy. Sure. What ' s my grade? Small? Shoe Clerk — What size, sir? Pop B.— Two and a half. Clerk— Two and a half! Pop B. — Yes, two cow hides and half a keg of nails. Crowded ! Hey, don ' t you know better ' n to spit on the floor. What ' s the matter? Does the floor leak? No, but we ' re too crowded. Haven ' t any room for microbes. Bad Brake He (teaching her to drive) In case of emergency put on the brakes. She — Oh ! I thot they came with the car. Leap Year He — Do you think a girl can pro- pose as well as a man? She — Well, I could do better than a man I know. _ 23-24 CALENDAR Identification of Snap Shots 1— Cat— Donald Wolf. 2— Copycat— Harold Wolf. 3 — Any Freshie looks like this — Roberta Craft. 4— Just a Doll— Mildred Hull. 5 — Now Don ' t Laugh at Me — Miss Baer. 6 — A Regular Man — Jimmie Pear- son. 7 — Our Dean — Best in Seven States ■ — Miss Moore. 8_ Will the Birdie Hurt Me— Er- nest Coulter. 9 — Any Sophomore Looks Like That — Virginia Overdeer. 10 — Take a Look at Me — Jawn Over- deer. 11— If You Hurt Me— I ' ll— Joe Sloop. 12 — Sunshine Maiden — Pauline Paul- us— Rudy. 13 — A Rose of Roses — Miss Mary Louise Switzer. 14 — Tubbies Knees — Tubby Knee. 15_Here Am I. Take My Picture- Cornelia Lumaree. 16 — Oh ! Look ! — Homer Knee. 17—1 Hope I Don ' t Bite My Lip— Don ' t You ?— Ellen Pegg. 18— When Bows Were in Style- Mary Schuler. 19_just a Little Girlie— Helen Hill. 20—1 Like a Laugh— Do You?— Elizabeth Stands. 21 — And I ' m a Man — Ralph Bent. 22 — Them Days are Gone — 23 — Our Artist — Lorin Lavengood. 24 — I ' m not Afraid— Shoot— Freda Jones. 25— Tra-la-la Aint We Got Fun- Elizabeth Worth. 26 — Mamma ' s Little Tot — Louise Lutz. 27— Oh, Deah!— Oh, Deah !— Edgar Catlin. 28— Ha! Ha Take a Look at Mel- Louis Huber. SCHOOL CALENDAR September 1923 School begins. Freshman Tues. boys get the usual cordial welcome. Wed. 5 — Most of the real boys go out for football. Thur. 6 — Seats are assigned in most classes, and we get our first taste of real lessons. Our appetite is rather meager. Fri. 7 — First convocation. Mr. Darnall makes a speech. Mon. 10 — Freshman boys can ' t sit down yet. Several are using pillows. Tues. 11 — Bus Finkinbiner devours an Indian turnip. Thur. 13 — Nothing unusual. Fri. 14— Red Milliner talks on the prevention of fires. Mon. 17— The Leather Lungs, an organization of boys to boost the team and to foster better sportsman- ship, is founded. Tues. 18 — One of our students in drug store, I want some peanuts, who waits on the nuts? Wed. 19 — Rather cool today, but we all kept warm by becoming wrap- ped up in thoughts. Thur. 20 — German marks take a decided slump, but they are no lower than some here in school. Fri. 21 — We heard some one say It ' s an art to sleep without snor- ing. Mon. 24 — Someone made the bright remark that Freshmen must look queer — they have no knows. Tues. 25 — If any one doubts our need for a new school, he should visit us between periods. Wed. 26 — A fool asks questions a wise man can not answer. We bet that ' s why some people get poor test grades. Thurs. 27— We just found out that the Wolf twins never use a mirror. They just look at each other instead. Fri. 28 — Fire drill — first time some of us ever got in a hurry. October Mon. 1 — Yes, we have nothing to- day. Tues. 2 — One of our football play- ers is keeping in training by sleeping one hour a day in school. Wed. 3 — Some students find that these new lie detectors have nothing on Mr. Darnall. Thurs. 4 — One of our students at lunch— Hey ! Waiter ! — Waiter— Don ' t serve hay, we got spaghetti. Fri. 5 — Chorus sang several songs. They were all very pretty. Songs or girls — take it any way you like. Mon. 8 — Our school turns out some fine men. They turned out Fred Aukerman today temporarily. Wed. 10 — One of our Physics stud- ents informs Mr. Magner that the first example of electricity was Noah ' s Ark. Thurs. 11 — Mah Jong begins to take King Tut ' s place in the styles. Fri. 12 — Discovery day. We dis- covered nothing unusual but the Staff which was elected today. Mon. 15 — Nice, foggy morning, Fred Aukerman smokes his pipe in front of the building without his usual human screen. Tues. 16 — Miss Adelaide Baylor visits school. Wed. 17 — Team goes to Gary. Jim- my Pearson is all ' dolled up. There is a rumor that James is going to Chi- cago. What for? You can ' t guess. Thurs. 18 — Teachers go to Indiana- polis. Fri. 19 — Yes, we have no teachers today. Mon. 22 — Boys in Senior English take a snooze. Tues. 23 — We have several canine visitors today. Wed. 24 — Charley McNarney re- solves that he will never again bring cranberries into Miss Janet ' s room. Thurs. 25 — Merl Whisler is inform- ed that school can be continued very easily without him. Fri. 26 — Boosting Belles entertain the Leather Lungs and the football squad at a Hallowe ' en party. Every- body had a great time. Mon. 29 — Everybody is almost tickled to death over the results of Saturday ' s game. Wabash 85; Bluf- ten 0. Tues. 30 — Miss Moore is so pleased with a news article that she reads it twice in the same period. Wed. 31 — Chemistry classes make red and green fire to be used in to- night ' s celebration. November Thur. 1 — Miss Moore reads a clev- er poem to the second period class. Fri. 2 — Dr. Moulten talks at convo- cation. Mon. 5 — Orville Arrington suffers from thirst in English. Miss Jones gives him permission to get a drink. Orville breaks all known speed re- cords by doing it in twentv minutes flat. Tues. 6 — Nothing stirring but the wind. Thurs. 8 — Prof. Tewksbury gets hard and steps on a dog ' s tail when he refuses to be coaxed from the English room. Wanted — someone to answer our questions — H. W. and D. W. Fri. 9— Bart Smith, Orville Arring- ton, and Bob Jewett make thrilling speeches at convocation. Mon. 12 — Mose Worth is excused from Biology after throwing some of the furniture around. Tues. 13 — One of our commercial students lost his balance today try- ing to make his books balance. Wed. 14 — Jack Smith gets a date. Thurs. 15 — James Ebbinghouse is canned. How unusual ! ! Fri. 16 — Prof. Carpenter urges us to support the team. We all agree to attend the next game. Tues. 20 — Night session. Mamma and papa attend school to hear the brilliant recitations of their anirel child. Wed. 21— Cap Herrell is rebuk- ed for chewing gum in history. How very unusual. Thurs. 22— Red Schlemmer in- forms us that there is only one good looking girl in W. H. S. We wonder . to whom he refers. Fri. 23 — We are entertained by the boy ' s glee club. Some warblers, every one of them. Mon. 26 — Jack Catlin has an acci- dent in chemistry. An explosion? No, he just mopped up a little concen- trated H-SO 4 with his sweater sleeve. Tues. 27 — It seems as if dogs just can ' t resist the temptation of a high- er education. Wed. 28 — Thanksgiving vacation begins. Take care, don ' t eat too much of that turkey. December Mon. 3 — Gilbert Churchill is can- ned from history because he studied too much??? Tues. 4 — Senior class decides to dedicate the Sycamore to Miss Adeliade Steele Baylor, a former student, teacher, principal of W. H. S. and Superintendent of City Schools. Wed. 5 — Prof. Magner, ' Bart, what is steam? Bart S. Why a-why a-it ' s water crazy with the heat. Thur. 6 — An uneventful day. Fri. 7 — Convocation Mr. Carpenter gives a thrilling oration asking for better support of the team. Mon. 10— Walt. Yopst wins the rubber cookie for having the best cartisian diver in the Physics classes. Tues. 11 — Rumors of Christmas Vacation — What ' s the matter with Santa Claus? Wed. 12 — A little bird has report- ed that ' Cap Herrell has just re- turned from Benton Harbor where he was on business. If the report is true, we wonder why he doesn ' t pass out the cigars. Thur. 13 — First snow of the season. Those Freshman boys are worse than the grade kids. Fri. 14 — Coach Stenger and Mr. Darnall give talks. Mon. 17 — Boys in Senior English improve Longfellow ' s poetry. Tues. 18— Several Students absent. Maybe Christmas Shopping. Wed. 19— Fire drill. Freshies thought it was an auto tooting its horn. Thur. 20 — Big convocation. Three good looking janes play accordians. Fellows can ' t decide who really was the best lookin ' . Fri. 21 — Freshmen have been writ- ing letters to Santa Claus for some time, and now they can hardly wait until the twenty-fifth. Vacation be- gins. Ain ' t it a grand and glorious f eelin ' ? January Wed. 2 — My, how short that vacation seemed. Charley Billington says that he could stand another week of it without even complaining. Thur. 3 — Jack Catlin has more mis- fortune in Chemistry. He punched the bottom out of two perfectly good test tubes. Fri. 4 — We are instructed by mo- tion pictures how to take care of our teeth. Mon. 7 — We bid coach Stenger farewell and welcome Prof. Haeussl- er. I bet those history classes will be good now. Tues. 8 — Six weeks exams begin. Some of the Freshies are beginning to feel down-hearted. Wed. 9— Cap Herrell skips his- tory — another thing which is very unusual for him to do. Thur. 10 — Nothing doing. Fri. 11 — Chorus girls sing several beautiful selections. Mon. 14 — Miss Jones disapproves of Dick Snideman ' s method of chew- ing gum. Tues. 15 — All the Freshies are cramming like veterans and prepar- ing for the worst. Wed. 16— The fatal day. Final exams begin. Thurs. 17 — Exams. Exams. Ex- ams. Mon. 21 — All flunking students are making out new schedules. Tues. 22 — George Beauchamp is ousted from the fifth period chemis- try class. Wed 23 — Big snow storm. We all hope that by morning the snow will be too deep for us to come to school. Thur. 24 — Freshies are disappoint- ed, but there is enough snow for snow-balling. A battle royal is stag- ed at noon ; neither side retreats un- til they hear the commanding voice of Mr. Darnall, and then both armies are forced to disperse. Fri. 25 — Miss Blayney, Mr. Homer T. Showalter, Pet and Repeat. and Tom Lavengood make stirring appeals in behalf of the Sycamore. Mon. 28 — Sycamore campaign opens. George Beauchamp appears in the fourth period chemistry class. A petition is circulated to give him the skidds but is vetoed by Prof. Magner. Tues. 29 — The Civics classes visit the post office. Wed. 30— Mr. Tevebough of the state Y. M. C. A. organizes a bible class for the boys. The enrollment is 100 . We ' re out to win both the cups. Thur. 31— Pres Holder and Bob Turshman are initiated into the Leather Lungs. The appearance of the official paddle proves that Fat Murphy wields a wicked stick. February Fri. 1 — We are entertained by mov- ing pictures of Indiana University. Mon. 4 — James Pearson ' s dog is a special guest today Tues. 5 — Prof. Carpenter (in Geometry) Bird, what is a mean proportional? Francis Bird, I dunna, they all look mean to me. Wed. 6 — Jim Ebbinghouse and Merl Whisler are canned again. Thur. 7 — We all believe the ground hog is about the biggest liar on the earth. Fri. 8 — Dr. Bulgin, the evangelist, talks to us. Mon. 11 — Max Votaw and Eli Hoffman were presented with a crisp, new one dollar bills by Prof. Magner for saying a number of chemical for- mulas ' faster than he. Max is going to have his framed. Tues. 12 — George Beauchamp dis- covers several geometry propositions which it seems were overlooked by Euclid. Wed. 13 — Joe Sloop goes to sleep in Civics. Thur. 14 — Moving pictures of In- dia are shown at convocation. Fri. 15 — Wabash donates a game to Central of Ft. Wayne. I don ' t care to remember the score. Do you? Mon. 18 — Prof. Magner offers one dollar to any Physics student that can tie seven knots faster than he. Tues. 19 — Jack Catlin wins the big bronze medal for writing the best essay on Lincoln. Wed 20 — Chemistry classes make hydrogen sulphide. ' My how fragr- ant is the odor which permeates the air. Thur. 21 — Physics classes are still tying knots. Prof. Magner hasn ' t lost any dollars yet and most of the knot-tiers have decided that they don ' t want any of his dollars anyway. Fri. 22 — Mr. Pratt, a former prin- cipal of Wabash High, talks to us at convocation. Mon. 25 — Six weeks exams again. Those six weeks certainly do go fast. Tues. 26— Agony Scott inter- cepts a note which was being passed about the English room. The author certainly has poetic talent. Wed. 27— Mr. Darnall floats today on new balloon tires. Thur. 28— The Physics classes test Prof. Darnall ' s new balloon tires. Merlin Schlemmer jims Prof. Sims ' Ford. Fri. 29 — Basketball tournament at Manchester starts. We ' re for you team, but beware the Ides of March. March Mon. 3 — One of our students stumbles over a toothpick which some reckless dinner student has cast upon the floor. Tues. 4. — Fred Aukerman is given a vacation for throwing snowballs. Wed. 5. — Shank arrives, and the cast for Clarence is selected. Thur. 6. — Prof. Magner chastises several Freshmen boys for casting snowballs at the weaker sex. Fri. 7. — Boys Glee club make its second appearance. The program consists of several popular songs among which are It aint goin To Rain No More and our old standby The Harlem Boat. Mon. 10 — Miracles will never cease. Have you noticed Wilbur Wilson ' s hair? He has sudden changed from a Sheik to a Woolly Caveman. Tues. 11. — Wilbur is back to norm- al again today and says that he will continue to be in the Hair-Groom con- test. Wed. 12. — Physics classes visit the Big Four. Thur. 13.— It ' s lucky that today isn ' t Friday. Fri. 14. — Physics class visit Sti ' aw- board. Looks to me as if those Phy- sics classes are doing too much run- ning around. It ' s not a bit fair either because we never get to go any place. Mon. 17. — St. Patricks. Quite ap- propriate for Freshmen. Ravel- ings staff have a big feed. Tues. 18. — Convocation. Pictures of Purdue. Mr. Darnall enumerates about all out door sports down to horse-shoe. He forgot marbles. Wed. 19. — Freshmen have then- pictures taken. The camera survived. Thur. 20. — Sophomore picture tak- en — almost. Fri. 21. — We thought we saw a studious look on the face of one fresh- man, but it was our mistake, he hap- pened to be asleep. Mon. 24. — Sophs get their picture taken today. Tues. 25. — Juniors are next on the schedule. Wed. 26.— Edward Cokl writes some poems. He certainly must have talent. We believe that it will not be long until he will be classed with Longfellow. Frid. 28. — Last day of school for a whole week. Aren ' t you glad you ' re not in that Senior Plav and won ' t have to practice all week ? April Mon. 7. — Clarence certainly was a great success. Hollywood may boast of her actors, but there are some just as good in W. H. S. Tues. 8. — The actors and actresses get a half day vacation. Thur. 10. — Juniors win the inter- class trackmeet. Don ' t be down- hearted, Seniors. Just wait and see who does the most winning the meets which are to follow Frid. 11 — Blind man talks to us at convocation. We are glad that we are not in his shoes. Mon. 14. — Paul Minniear Tiad an accident and sm - ained his ankle. He surely does look queer humping along on his crutches. Tues. 15. — Peewee Gray has an ex- plosion in Chemistry. Wed. 16. — Sparky Beauchamp is selected to represent W. H . S. in the discussion contest. Thur. 17. — Boys have their Bible exam. It certainly was plenty tuff . Fri. 18. — Ex-Congressman Barn- hart talks to the Civics and Junior History classes. Mon. 21. — Juniors and Freshmen please notice who made the most points in the Peru track meet. Tues. 22. — Mr. Russell talks to the boys. Boys elect nominees for the city election. We predict a G. 0. P. victory. Wed. 23.— The Radical element is very active trying to convert some of our loyal Republicans. Thur. 24. — It is reported that Pete Kline is organizing a new political party called the Farmers Bloc. Frid. 25. — Dick Temple canned from English. Mon. 23. — Democratic mule kicked the dope bucket. Two democratic councilmen and a mayor are elected. The Republicans have four council- men and a clerk. Tues. 29. — The newly elected offi- cials run the town. They certainly make an efficient force. Mr. Darnall and Votaw are put in jail for misbe- havior. Shame on you Max — we didn ' t know you were so naughty. Wed. 30. — Judge Orbison of Indi- anapolis talked to use at Convocation. It was a special meeting for the boys, but of course we had to invite the girls. May Thur. 1. — One physiology student wanted to know if they were going to make noodle soup out of the skull used for experimental work. Fri. 2. — Mr. Tewksbury instructed the orators to stand with one foot in front of the other. Probably ready to run. Mon. 5. — Overdeer goes to sleep in Civics. I bet he was over on the South Side last night. Tues. 6. — Get reports from Bible Contest. Wabash leads our class for a silver cup. Wed. 7. — The Sycamore goes to press. The end of time. The Peace Plan A practical plan by which the United States can co-operate with the rest of the world for the effective preservation of peace. ' There is little dispute at the pre- sent time as to the pressing need of some sort of union between the vari- ous nations of the world for the ef- fective preservation of peace. Throughout history war has devast- ated countries and retarded the pro- gress of civilization, until the majori- ty of the people of the world are crying out against war, and demand- ing that some plan ba adopted by which peace will be made permanent. Since the World war the plan for a League of Nations has been adopted by over fifty countries and has been put in operation. This plan calls for a council, comprised of representa- tives from the more important mem- bers of the League, and the assembly, comprised of representatives from all the members. These decide disputes which may arise between the memb- ers and call on them to send troops, supplies, and money to any member who may be attacked by another nation. This plan has led to bitter dis- putes, especially over the right of the League to dictate to any country its foreign policy. It has displayed its inefficiency in the trouble over Memel, a city which was stormed and taken by Lithuania after the League had de- clared it an Iaternational Port ; in the Turkish affairs in the Near East, which almost led to hostilities be- tween the most powerful members of the League, and in the yet more re- cent trouble over Corfu, where Italy defied the League and the League ' s orders. Owing to the inability of the leag- ue to cope with these situations, a new plan is needed, which may prove more certain of securing harmonious peace. However, it must be kept in mind that the main countries of the world, excepting the United States, belong to the league, and they will not be willing entirely to throw aside the present plan for some other, in spite of the evident inadequacy of the league. For this reason we must rely upon forming some new plan which may prove more certain to pro- duce permanent peace. I suggest this plan as one which will secure the de- sired result: Keep the organization of the League as at present, with the council representing the more important members and the assembly represent- ing all the members. But when a dis- pute shall arise between two countries these countries shall first a ppoint representatives to a joint conference, where, if possible, suitable arbitra- tion shall be agreed upon. The means of ratification of the plan adopted shall be decided according to the laws of the countries concerned. To succeed in establishing harmo- nious peace, any plan must recognise certain rights. Prime among these is the right of independent action. This plan, instead of allowing Japan, In- dia, Greece, Czecho-Slovacia, Persia and some forty odd other countries, with their widely varying interests, ideals, and forms of government, to dictate the foreign policy of other countries, leaves the conduct of each country ' s foreign affairs entirely in her own hands. The two disputing countries from their own plan of ar- bitration in their own conferences, and it is ratified according to their own laws. However, if arbitration cannot be agreed upon, either country may re- fer the dispute to the council of the league. To the council because it is a small body, easily called together, and able quickly to render decisions. On the other hand, upon the demand of either country the dispute shall be referred to the assembly. By the assembly, decisions could not be rendered so quickly, but they would be more expressive of the general opinions of all the members. In eith- er case the procedure shall be the same. The council or assembly, as the case may be, shall hear represen- tatives from each of the countries, deliberate upon the testimony offer- ed, and deliver to each country its re- commendations as to suitable arbitra- tion. Thus the league may advise disput- ing countries to take a certain course of action, but she cannot force them to follow this course. This removes the cause for disputes and resent- ment which would arise in any coun- try that felt she was being forced into a certain course of action by coun- tries hostile to her interests. Such a feeling of resentment would be one of the most potent causes of war, and by removing this stumbling block peace is made much more certain. The treaty-making body of each country shall pass upon these recom- mendations, and either accept them or reject them and rely upon forming some new plan which may prove more acceptable to both. However, no coun- try may, under any pretext, become the aggressor in a war. The league has no right to dictate to any country its foreign policy, or to draw any country into war, but it does have a right to use any peaceful means at its command to suppress war, for war injures not only belligerent nations, but neutrals as well, and for this reas- on is a matter of international con- cern. Therefore any country which, as aggressor, makes what is common- ly declared by international law an act of war shall have an absolute boy- cott declared upon her by the as- sembly of the league and every mem- ber of the league shall solemnly agree not to carry on any trade whatsoever, directly or indirectly, with any coun- try so boycotted by the assembly, un- til peace would be declared. The efficiency of this plan can only be realized when we reflect that under modern civilization, no country can long carry on war without some intercourse with foreign nations. It was lack of supplies which defeated Germany in the world war, which de- feated the Boers in the Boer war, which defeated the South in the Civil war. With the countries of the world banded together, what a terrible threat it would be to know that a declaration of war would lead to a suspension of all trade relations with that league of countries until peace would be declai-ed. Well might a coun- try hesitate to declare war against such formidable obstacles! By declaring war on a nation which starts a war, we are using as a means the very thing which we are trying to prevent, and instead of a war be- tween two countries we have a world war. War can never prevent war! This plan would meet war with peace, and quietly, but effectually, suppress it. By doing away with the need for armies and navies for pro- tection, it directly paves the way for total disarmament, which will be the final step toward world peace. Such a plan is the only one with which the United States can co-ope- rate. The principles upon which this Republic is founded demand that the rights of a free country be respected, and demand that we make no alli- ances with foreign countries which will draw us into their wars, and which will prevent the people of the United States from deciding, through their appointed representatives, the foreign policy of our country. This plan, by respecting these rights and principles, makes it possible for the United States to co-operate with the rest of the world in a program which will insure peace. In summary, this plan will suceed in establishing permanent peace by letting each nation settle her own disputes with foreign nations, with- out foreign intervention, excepting advice given by the league upon re- quest, by removing the stumbling blocks which have prevented the United States from co-operating with the rest of the world in a peace pro- gram and by boycotting any nation which declares war on another nation, and thus peacefully suppressing that war. GEORGE BEAUCHAMP. What ' s wrong with this column . We ' ll bet you don ' t know ; You just read it each week and say taint so. It takes lots of hard work to write up the bosh And it rocks all our brains — even the editors by gosh. We hope each year will be bettern the last, And as you readily notice ' tis getting better fast. Now our writers have a lot more pep, And we expect to keep low ' nuff rep. The secret of it all is as follows don ' t you see There ' s nothing wrong with this column — how could there be? The faulty flaws of it all by jing. Exist in fellows that write the thing. Notice Next year all contributors please write on both sides of the paper as our supply of waste baskets is limited. A certain university says it ' s going to teach Freshmen to think. It seems to us that this is rather discriminat- ing. Things I Can ' t Imagine Mr. Carpenter being angry with Mary B. or Roberta Craft. Mr. Darnall having a marcele. Frances Wilson being a French Chamber-maid. Mr. Darnall not springing college graduate problems on his freshman Algebra class, third period. Bart Smith as a Woman-Hater. Kathleen S. as a Man-Hater. Deloris Williams as a good looking Jap. Miss Ruth Jones or Miss Switzer really scaring some one. Peggy Butterbaugh hating every one. Lucille Howell not getting excited at a B. B. Game. Marion M. and Frances Wilson or Marjorie Renner missing a good dance unless they were tied at home. Some girls not taking advantage of Leap Year. Helen Bannister not talking. Next Year. Daddy, keep my soul alive Please send me a needed five Dad, old dear, I ' m sore in need ; Kindly slip a hundred mead. The Answer Son, Enclosed is one dear dollar bill, You ' ll get another in my will. Your sad Delapidated Dad. Hungry Let ' s eat. Let ' s eat up the street. No, thanx. I don ' t care for as- phalt. Backward, turn backward, Oh, time, in thy crawl And give me my credits I squandered last fall. Look papa, Abies coldt is cured, and we still got a box a coughdrops yet. Oh, vot extravagance. Tell Her- man to go out and get his feet vet. We bet George B. became an ora- tor by addressing envelopes. We wonder if a fish can be tuned by running over the scales. foTHLET!CS| t The Wabash High School squad this year, composed of Pearson, L. E. ; Herrel, L. T. ; J. Showalter, L. G.; Smyers, Cente r ; Coburn, R. G. ; Bowl- by, R. T. ; Shultz, Q. ; Ross, R. H. ; Cornell, L. H. ; Knee, Full; L. Show- alter, End; Bahler, Tackle; Marks, End ; Overdeer, Center ; Garner, Guard ; Turshman, End ; Misner, Guard; Hoffman, Tackle; Stauffer, End; Vice, Guard; Mills, End. JAMES SCHULTZ Captain ' 23 RALPH BOWLBY Captain-Elect ' 24 Foot Ball History GRANT N. STENGER Northwestern College Wabash 1922- When the call for football was giv- en, about fifty men reported to Coach Stenger. Starting with only four regulars around which to center a team, Coach Stenger began the difficult task of weeding out the best material from the candidates. The team met with many reverses this season but kept plugging away under difficulties. Since only three men will be lost to the squad next year, Wabash should experience the thrill of having a team which will bring fame to Wabash High through its victories. Schultz, captain ; Herrell, Guard ; and Pearson, End, are the only men who will leave the team. Jimmy Schultz, captain, center and quarterback played his last game with the orange and black against Warsaw. Schultz was an able leader who always did things for the better- ment of the team. He never gave up hope and played the game to the last whistle in every encounter. In every game in which Schultz participated he never left the field without being congratulated by the men and officials of the opposing on his good sports- manship and fighting spirit. His ab- sence from the team will be sorely felt next year. Pearson, End Pearson, the red-haired end man, made himself a name when he inter- cepted a pass and ran for the touch- down which beat Fort Wayne. Fans ' razzed ' Pearson considerably, but he never failed to come through at the critical period of the game. He proved his value at the end position by breaking every run which came his way. Pearson was the clown of the team and never failed to draw a laugh from the members of the team. It will be hard to find a man worthy to fill his shoes at end position when he leaves the squad this season. Herrell, Tackle Herrell, tackle, also played his last game with orange and black against Warsaw. Herrell snapped out of it this season and showed real ability at tackle. He ' did his stuff ' at Sheri- dan where he broke through the line time after time throwing his man for losses. Overdeer, Center Overdeer played his first year ' s football and stuck to the team thr ough thick and thin. He substi- tuted for Smyers in the Sheridan game and few plays went through him. Utility Man Hoffman, a good utility man, is the only one of the reserves to graduate this year. Coach Stenger The 1923 season can not be called a brilliant one, yet much was accom- plished and certainly a foundation was laid for a series of victories next year. Coach Steriger had to build up the faith of his players in the game, had to instill a working spirit in the men, and had to teach them the fundamentals of the game, as well as coach them in the finer technical points that are beginning to make che teams of Indiana. He, with the ready support of principal, M. C. Darnall, made the team of 1923. With the coming of next year, hopes are had for one of the finest teams old Wabash has known. In his two years of coaching in Wabash, Coach Stenger engineered sixteen football games. Five were victories, eight were losses, and three were ties. RECORD OF SEASON Wabash — 7 Wabash— Wabash— 7 Wabash— Wabash— 85 Wabash— Wabash— Fort Wayne — 0. Manual, Indianapolis 6 Goshen — 19. Emerson of Gary — 42. Bluffton— 0. Sheridan— 29. Warsaw — 37. Basket Ball SECOND TEAM Charles Coburn, Captain Edward Vice Marvin Ply Robert Marks John Overdeer Ralph Bent John Weber Herman Schlemmer SCHEDULE Wabash — 4 Chippewa — 19 Wabash — 21 Linlawn — 8 Wabash — 8 N. Manchester — 9. Wabash— 7 Peru— 21. Wabash — 14 Laketon — 5. Wabash — 14 Linlawn — 8. Basket Ball Fred Morrow — Captain James Schultz George Ross Paul Cornell Charles Billington Homer Knee John Wire Paul Bundy THE SCORE BOOK Wabash — 17 Fairmount — 48. Wabash — 18 Richmond — 44. Wabash— 18 Hartford City— 27. Wabash— 32 Peru— 28. Wabash— 19 Sweetser— 28. Wabash — 24 Warren — 32. Wabash — 26 No. Manchester — 37. Wabash— 22 Ft. Wayne (Cent.) 23 Wabash— 23 Ft. Wavne (South Side)— 52. Wabash— 23 Peru— 29. Wabash— 23 Warren— 43. Wabash— 43 Lincolnville— 18. Wabash— 39 Laketon— 27. Wabash— 16 Ft. Wayne (Cent.) 34. Wabash — 26 Fairmount — 40. Wabash— 25 Sweetser— 39. Wabash— 43 Roann— 21. Track Mir A Ml) . Itl Fred Morrow. Homer Knee. Charles Billington. Ralph Robinson. Francis Mills. George Ross. TRACK TEAM John Wire. Marvin Ply. Gerald Garner. Lee Showalter. Auree Scott. Charles Coburn. Wilbur Wilson. Paul Bundy. Paul Cornell. Robert Marks. Edward Vice. Dual Meets. Wabash — 44 Peru — 55 Wabash — 55 Fairmount — 44 Wabash Valley Kokomo — 42. Peru — 15 Rochester — 17 Logansport — 5. Wabash— 16 Fairmount — 37. Wabash — 29. District Meet Van Buren — 14. Sweetzer — 8. Marion — 3%. Swayzee — 7%. THE SENIOR PLAY The Senior Play Clarence , which was presented at the Eagles Theatre, Monday Evening, April 7, 1924, was received by an enthusiastic audience which packed the theatre. This in- dicates that Booth Tarkington ' s Clarence is the best of plays and easily takes the lead of all the others. The audience was a very appreciative one and responded most freely to the remarks made by the cast, whether humorous or caustic. The members of the cast were ex- ceptionally well chosen for their parts. Each boy and girl fitted exact- ly in his or her role. Judging from the nights performance, Clarence CHARLES E. SHANK is far superior and a great deal differ- ent from the usual calibre that most high school students present. Much credit for the success of the show is due to Charles Edwin Shank, (director) who attended to every de- tail in making the production the huge success. Even the smallest item was in keeping with the requirements of the show. Mr. Shank has the gift of putting into each production a por- tion of his own ingenuity and artis- try. Owing to the fact that Mr. Shank was connected with Lyceum work, he was unable to coach the Senior play last year. But we hope to have him with us next year. People of Wabash have learned that whenever Mr. Shank is here to coach and direct High School plays or other amateur performances they will be very successful. Cast of Characters Mrs. Martyn Agnes Scott Mr. Wheeler John Overdeer Mrs. Wheeler Edna Schepelman Bobby Wheeler Maxwell Votaw Cora Wheeler. . .Audra Butterbaugh Violet Pinney Marian Murphy Clarence James Schultz Delia Virginia Gillen Dinwiddie Wilbur Wilson Hubert Stem Richard Snideman Posters— W. H. S. Art Dep ' t— Miss Craig. Business Manager — Bart Smith. Music— W. H. S. Orchestra. Properties — Kathryn Fisher, Corne- lia Lumaree, Ralph Bent, and Louise Huber. Faculty — Ruth Jones, Mary Louise Switzer and Cornelia Blayney. SENIOR PLAY CAST Students — Virginia Gillen, Mary Wire, Kathryn Fisher, James Schultz, and Maxwell Votaw. Costumes — Beitman, Wolf Co. Millinery — Mrs. David Freeze. Furniture— I. W. Lutz Son and W. P. Jones Sons. Piano — Tom Butler. Prompter — Mary Wire. CLARENCE Scene I New York, in the office of Mr. Wheeler, a wealthy business ;man. Mrs. Martyn, the private secretary, who had spent practically all her life in this office, had come in and was now waiting for Mr. Wheeler. In a few minutes Mr. Wheeler, a quiet and dignified, middle-aged man, entered and inquired of Mrs. Martyn con- cerning his appointments that day. He was told a soldier who had been waiting for two days in the outside waiting room for an opportunity to see Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Wheeler agreed to talk to him merely because he was a returned soldier who looked sadly in need of work. Mr. Wheeler also informed Mrs. Martyn that he was expecting his daughter, Cora, and her governess, Violet Pinney, .and that he will see them. He went into his private office, and at that moment, Mrs. Wheeler, a pretty, young-look- ing woman, who is Mr. Wheeler ' s second wife, entered, and by her per- sistent inquiring concerning her hus- band, plainly showed that she was jealous of Miss Pinney. After her departure. Bobby Wheel- er entered. Bobby, seventeen, had just been fired from a school. His fondest dream was to become a man of the world, and to wear snappy- looking clothes. He appeared with his father ' s spats and cane and was the object of ridicule in the eyes of Cora, his young sister, who entered at this time with Miss Pinney. Miss Pinney went immediately to Mr. Wheeler ' s office, while Bobby and Cora had their usual brother-and- sister fuss. At this time Mrs. Martyn entered with Clarence, the returned sold- ier boy. He was dressed in his uniform, even to the huge, uncom- fortable hob-nails. His hair was stringing over one eye, and his big- rimmed glasses made his eyes appear unnaturally large and round. Some ailment forced him to sag to one side, which, together with his ill-fitting clothes, made him a pitiable-looking sight. At his entrance, Bobby and Cora immediately lost all their assumed dignity and became the curious and inquisitive children that they were. They besieged him with questions and found that Clarence drove army mules without swearing and that his liver was causing him to sag. Mrs. Wheeler came back and sought sympathy from Bobby. Miss Pinney came from the office at this time with Cora and Mr. Wheeler. Bobby so idolized Miss Pinney that he became speechless at her entrance. She inquired of Clarence whether he was wounded in France. Thev all learned that he never got out of Texas. Scene II In the beautiful country home of Mr. Wheeler in New Jersey, Clarence had almost become one of the family, doing little jobs here and there and finally causing the entire family to like him, including Delia, the Irish housemaid. Delia was grieved because Bobby had kissed her and then refused to marry her or give her compensation in some way. But when she saw Clarence, instantly all thot of Bobby left her, and she became an ardent admirer of this man who had entered the Wheeler home. Mr. Hubert Stem, a grass-widower, had learned to like Miss Pinney, and in order to obtain interviews with her, he pretended to love Cora. Cora, who is young and impulsive, really believed ' that she loved Mr. Stem ; Miss ' Pinnev and Mr. Wheeler were using combined efforts to rid her of this foolish notion. Miss Pinney told Hubert Stem frankly that Mr. Wheeler did not care to have him call again, and then dis- missed him by going over to talk to Clarence, who was sitting in the same room, pretending to tune the piano. Miss Pinney, who acted as tho she were not interested in Clarence, real- ly admired him from afar. Cora learned in some way that Mr. Stem had called and instantly flew into a tantrum because no one had told here. Miss Pinney had become so dis- couraged with her position that she begged to be relieved of her promise to stay with Cora until she was over her foolish ideas. But Mr. Wheeler told her that he had depended so much on her and that if she went he would do the same. Mrs. Wheeler, who had been listening, entered sob- bing and declared that she wished she had some-one to go away with. At this trying moment, Clarence entered, playing a saxophone, with Cora, Delia and Dinwiddie following. Clarence dressed in beautiful, well- fitting clothes looked handsome. The entire Wheeler family was properly astonished as Cora rushed to the piano and began playing. Clarence played on his saxophone, and Bobby, forgetting himself, sang lustily. Scene III In the evening at the country home. Delia again showed her admiration by watching Clarence eat. Dinwiddie entered with coffee cups and showed his contempt by completely ignoring Delia. Mrs. Wheeler begged Miss Pinney to forgive her for the little scene that afternoon as she knew it was all a mistake. The whole family entered, including Clarence and were convers- ing pleasantly when Dinwiddie an- nounced that Mr. Stem wished to see Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Stem entered and after thrust- ing a newspaper under Clarence ' s nose, demanded whether he was Charles Short, whose picture was in the paper and who was wanted by a government because he was a desert- er. Mr. Wheeler said that that was ridiculous, because Clarence ' s name was Smun. Miss Pinney declared that it was Moon , and Bobby said it was Smith. Clarence became very indignant because the Wheeler family had ever suspected his identity and announced that his name could be found in the last edition of Who ' s Who, and that he was a great authority on the Coleoptera. Scene IV The next morning at the country home. The atmosphere seemed to be very different. There was not the continual squabbling that there had been, and everything seemed quiet and restful. The family had been trying to find about Clarence in Who ' s Who but c ould not because they did not know his last name. In the morning mail there was a letter for Clarence Smith and this was Clarence himself. He had been a great authority on the subject of beetles and was now going back to his old position as professor. Inci- dentally he was taking Miss Pinney, because she had agreed to marry him. Bobby and Cora were both going to be sent away to school, and peace and order reigned in the Wheeler household. Mr. Darnall — Mr. Shank will be here this afternoon. All you will have to do is read from a little book he will have. Edgar Catlin — Read to ourselv- es? James Schultz — Yes, then he will stand back and listen to your drama- tic mind work. lst- 2nd- lst- fly-paper. Hi-Y Members. -I didn ' t know flies could read. -They can ' t. -But you told me to bring the While speaking of having pictures taken early for the annual Thos. Lavengood said, Yes, and then some- one will have her hair bobbed. We bet a stork stands on one foot because if he lifted them both he would fall down. Sign in Music Store window: 1 ' Kiss the girl you love ' , and sev- eral others. Miss Troxel tells this on herself. It was my first recitation in history class. Naturally I was anxious to do well for first impressions mean so much. While I was thinking this, the profes- sor asked me the meaning of history. I said, History is the record of the struggles and achievements of men. And what about the women? he asked. Er — ah — well I suppose you mean that man em- braces woman! he said. Yes, I answered, ' along certain lines. The waistline? I sat down amid the howls of the class, but I did not flunk. Here ' s Another One. Applicant — What is the chance for a job? Employer — Maybe we can give you a job oiling machinery. Applicant — But I ' m a High School graduate. Employer — Oh ! Then maybe we can let you sweep out. An exam we could pass. 1. Who wrote Franklin ' s autobio- graphy ? 2. When was the war of 1812? 3. What two powers fought in the Spanish-American War ? 4. Who was president during Lin- coln ' s administration ? 5. Where was the battle of Gettys- burg, Pennsylvania? 6. What was the duration of the hundred years ' war? It ' s certainly dead. What? The cemetery. Pauline P. reciting — A boy was taken to court for shoplifting and placed under advertisement (advise- ment). Our Mistake. We saw a Senior with a studious look on his face but he happened to be asleep. The freshmen class song should be written in the minor key. We may make fun of the freshmen, but we do not forget that we were Freshmen once. ORCHESTRA The High School orchestra has de- veloped and increased so much in the last few years that now it has a very high standing. The success of this year ' s orchestra is due partly to the amount of new material of high quali- ty, causing great interest and co- operation among its members. The orchestra has gained its reputation not only in the school activities, but in the community outside of the school as well. To much credit can not be given to the students for their work and to our director, Miss Small, Supervisor of Music in the City Schools. Instrumentation First Violins : — Ritter Lavengood, Harold Wolf, Martha Pearson, Janet Miller, Ruth Week. Saxophone: — Ralph Robinson, Louis Graft, Lowell Durnbaugh. Second Violins: — Junior Ball, So- phia Maroz, Margaret Weber. Pianist: — Dorothy Davis. Cornet : — Lane Wagoner. Drums : — Jack Smith. CHORUS The chorus, consisting entirely of girls ' voices, holds a permanent place among the organizations of Wabash High School. It has been in existence for many years, but has been steadily increasing in membership. The chorus now cannot be surpassed by any in the state. Many delightful programs have been given by this or- ganization at convocation, and all have been very well received by the members of the school. The chorus is under the efficient direction of Miss Small. GLEE CLUB The musical organization gaining the most hearty support of the school is the glee club, consisting entirely of boys. This club has been organized only a few years, but its success has been proved by the enthusiasm which it has created among the student body. Many a convocation has been favored by these young musicians, and their programs are looked for- ward to with much eagerness. SUNSHINE SOCIETY The Sunshine Society was first or- ganized in Crawfordsville, Indiana, in 1900. It is organized for the pur- pose of securing the best cooperation and developing the best traits of character. Helpfulness and useful- ness are the watch words of the or- ganization. The entire enrollment of girls in the High School are active members of the society. The organization of the Sunshine Society in W. H. S. was first intro- duced as a temporary organization in the Spring of 1922 and became a per- manent one in September 1922. Miss Moore was chosen as faculty sponsor, and she and two Senior members at- tended the 1922 convention at La- Fayette. The 1923 convention was held in Crawfordsville and was at- tended by Miss Troxel, Margaret Price and Virginia Gillen. This year, as in preceding years, the Sophomore, Junior and Senior girls acted as ' Big Sisters to the in- coming Freshmen girls. At the annual Kid Party these Freshmen girls were initiated. With the proceeds from the sale of holly wreaths at Christmas time and the sale of candy bars throughout the year, the society has been able to send many bouquets of flowers to the sick. Colors White and Gold Creed. With love in my heart, forgetting self, and with charity for all, I will make the object of my life helpful- ness and kindness to others. I shall try to fit myself to give intelligent service in making the community in which I live a safer and more beauti- ful place for little children. Thus will my own life become rich and complete. Officers Katherine Fisher — President. Katheryne Dufton — Vice-President Elizabeth King — Recording Secre- tary. Marvel Kelly — Treasurer. Miriam Weinberg — Corresponding Secretary. BOOSTING BELLES Another club that has added to the social activities in W. H. S. is the girls ' booster club, the Boosting Belles. They have been on the job , increasing the pep and school spirit. When the club was first organized, a constitution was drawn up, and all girls desiring membership signed it, agreeing to conform to all terms therein. In the capable hands of the club ' s president, Audra Butterbaugh, the girls have kept their rivals, the Leather Lungs, busy trying to keep up with them in boosting for the school. The two clubs competed for the sale of tickets to the Wabash- Manual football game. The boys won and were given a hallowe ' en party by the Boosting Belles. Audra, with the assistance of Grace Davisson, vice president, Cor- nelia Lumaree, secretary and treasur- er, and various other members are now planning a minstrel to be given in the near future, to replenish the depleted treasury. HI-VACS The latest club to be formed in the high school is the Hi-Vac, a radio club which takes the place of the Science Club, formed in previous years. The name originated from the high vacuum tubes used in the high school radio set and does not apply to the members ' heads. The programs have included inter- esting and instructive talks on aerial, batteries, magnetism, etc. After business matters are transacted the radio is tuned up, and the rest of the evening the members enjoy listening to musical numbers from Cuba, Cali- fornia, Texas and numerous other stations. All W. H. S. students interested in radio are privileged to become mem- bers. The club meets every Wednes- day evening at the high school. Ex- penses of the club are covered by a small membership fee, and the rent- ing of the high school radio and bat- tery charger. During the first year of this club, John Showalter and Katherine Fisher have proved their ability as president and secretary respectively. Jose- phine Burke, Powell Pearson, Miriam Wineburg, and Ralph Bowlby have served as excellent members of the program committee. Last, but not least, Mr. Magner should be duly credited for the time and work he has given towards the betterment of the club. LATIN CLUB One of the most interesting clubs that has been formed in W. H. S. is the Junior-Senior Latin Club, the Inter Nos (among ourselves). Under their instructor, Miss Blayney, this club has become quite a success, and its future looks even brighter. At the meetings, which are held at the homes of the different members every month, Latin games are played and Latin songs are sung. The meetings are opened with an address in Latin by the president, Maxwell Votaw. A constitution was drawn up and each member was given a Latin name and a small owl pin. After business hours, refreshments are served similar to those served by the Romans two thousand years ago. The club has a very fitting motto: Et forsans haec olim meminisse iuvabit , meaning, And in the future it will be a pleasure to remember these things. Officers are Francis Mills, vice president, and Dorothy Davis, secretary and treasurer. The club is to be highly compli- mented on its paper, the Tempora Romana. This paper is published every six weeks and is issued only for the members of the club. It contains many interesting, as well as humor- ous articles, which all conform to Roman styles. The staff consists of the Editor, George Beauchamp, and the Assembling Committee: Dorothy Davis, Josephine Burke, Francis Mills, Edward Gribben and Margue- rite Rhoads. All other members con- tribute suitable material for publi- cation. LEATHER LUNGS Probably one of the most active clubs in the High School is the bovs ' Leather Lungs booster club. This club has held meetings regularly every week since its organization in the Gymnasium. Bart Smith was elected president of the club, Linden Maltby vice-president ; Max Votaw, secretary, although following his resignation in February, Walter Yoptfwas elected to take up his work. Mr. Te wksbury and Mr. Carpenter were named faculty sponsors. There has been a great improve- ment in the spirit of the boosters since the organization of this club. The members consist of those boys who have the best school spirit and who know how to back up the differ- ent athletic teams. Although the main purpose of this club is to do business, they have enjoyed nume- rous feeds and good times. FOUR H CLUB The vocational classes, under the supervision of Miss Blesch, have or- ganized a new club, which thev christ- ened the Four H Club. The four H ' s signify Head, Heart, Health and Hand. Meetings are held every two weeks at the high school. Although the club meets principally for the purpose of studying nursing, social times are plentiful, and the club has enjoyed frequent parties and lunch- eons. The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community, high standards of Christian Character. James Schultz, president ; Fred Morrow, James Pearson, Ralph Bowl- by, Francis Mills, Homer Knee, John Showalter, Robert Marks, Thomas Lavengood, George Ross, Maxwell Votaw, Lawrence Gray, Charles Bil- lington, Richard Snideman, George Murphy, Lewell Carpenter, M. C. Darnall. Junior-Senior Banquet When this annual went to press, the Juniors had not fully decided up- on the program to be given at the Junior-Senior banquet. It was de- cided, however, that the banquet would take place Wednesday, May 21, at the Presbyterian church. The Juniors, under the leadership of their president, Ralph Bowlby, have been working hard in raising funds for the banquet. They secured the talent of Charles Edwin Shank, Senior play director, in a recital giv- en April 23, at the First M. E. church. The entertainment was a big success, and the Juniors cleared a good sum. They are now selling tickets for a benefit show to be given April 30 and May 1. From this they hope to re- alize enough more to cover the ex- penses of the banquet. The Seniors, as well as the Juniors, are looking forward to the banquet with increasing appetites, and they will not be disappointed as the fol- lowing menu has been decided upon and will be used if no further changes are made. Fruit Compote Chicken a la king Potato Chips Pea Timbles Olives Pineapple Salad Angel Food Cake Strawberries Whipped Cream Coffee Rolls The Ravelings Staff COMMERCIAL RAVELINGS The Commercial Ravelings , as the name suggests, is a paper pub- lished semi-monthly by the Commer- cial students. It is not published for their benefit alone, but for the benefit of all W. H. S. students. It was first issued November 22, 1922, by Commercial students of the Class of 1923. In spite of the fact that this first staff worked under considerable difficulties, the paper was a success in their hands. At the end of the first semester the paper was put in the hands of the Commercial stud- ents of the Class of 1924. This staff consisted of: Dorothy Roberts, editor; Marie Lee, treasurer; Louise Lutz, Society editor; Virginia Walrod, news reporter ; Martha Rumpf , class news ; Nona Williams, misc. reporter; Mary Wire, athletic reporter; Marvin Ply, assistant ath. reporter; Virginia Gil- len, joke editor; Leah Hummer, art editor; Helen Hill and Aline McCune, business mgrs. Much credit is due Miss Needham and Mr. Barnhart for their expert management. The students were able to save enough money with which to buy a new Ditto machine. This machine is a great improvement over the old mimeograph used up until the time of the purchase of the Ditto. With this machine the paper became much more artistic and neat. The subscrip- tion price for this paper is thirty cents for nine copies, or one semester. This price is comparetively small considering the work and time put into the paper. In the latter part of February the Commercial Ravelings was taken over by the members of the Junior Class. They have proved to be very effecient and have added greatly to the success of the paper. This staff, which will continue its work next year, consists of: Marcella Davis, editor; Vida Mae Jones, treas- urer; Mossie Galligar, society editor; Leda Reynolds, news reporter; Kath- ryn Fahl, class news; Pauline Keller, Misc. reporter; Wilfred Mis ner, ath- letic reporter; Marvin Ply, assistant Ath. reporter; Dorothy DeLauter, joke editor; Edna Heinke and Wil- liam Lintner, business Mgrs. To Our Honorable Teachers This little poem I ' ve written to you Is of my humble wit that I possess. Our class of ' 24 bid their last adieu To the honorable teachers of W. H. S. Our king of the throne, Mr. Darnall, you know, Helps all in their troubles and trials ; What can I do for you? he says slow With a smile that is always worth while. All of our teachers are kind and sweet, Miss Bailey and Miss Janet are two Whom you always do meet, With a smile and a How-do-you- do. When teaching sewing and cooking Miss Miller and Miss Blesch are there, You ' ll learn all that is wanting, For there are none with them to compare. Perhaps no other in our high school dear Can teach us more from right and wrong, Than Miss Moore, who is willing to hear, The goodness and justice that ' s done. Where in athletics would we be If Mr. Carpenter wasn ' t here? Our men are ' clean in sports you see, Let ' s give to our coach three cheers. One needs English to learn Latin Two inseparable friends in a line. If Miss Jones you are seekin ' Miss Switzer, too, you ' ll find. Speaking of math we thing of Miss Baer Who is a wonder in that class Be they triangles, circles or squares, None can think with her so fast. When it comes to all kinds of History, Miss Troxel we give the credit to. ' It is just like a mystery how she re- members All the dates both old and new. Miss Blayney is another of our in- structors Who is very well read. If you have met her, you ' ll know She is great, just as everyone said. If an artist you wish to be To paint with colors as orange and blue, Miss Craig I ' ll tell you to see, For she will make a genius of you. Miss Needham teaches typewriting, With unusual great speed. While Mr. Barnhart teaches book- keeping, With him none can compete. Mr. Tewksbury is a teacher of English, Of oratory and public speaking, too. If something like that you want to accomplish, So to him I ' ll advise you. We wouldn ' t have an orchestra at all, Nor glee-club or student musicale, If we didn ' t have Miss Small. These with our lessons are practi- cal. If a gasoline engine you wish to make, Or a radio set, too, Mr. Sims and Mr. Magner the time will take To help any of you. Mrs. Pence is another of our faculty, Who is an excellent English teacher Mr. Haeussler for whom all studies come so easily Is an unusual brilliant instructor. Since I ' ve written this poem and done my best, I ' m afraid it ' s a failure more and more Still our class honors the teachers of W. H. S. For we cannot repay them, we, the class of ' 24. Helen Sagstetter. JOKES Mr. Darnall takes the receiver off the phone after it has rung for about five minutes. Voice — ' Hello, is this papa? Mr. Darnall — Yes, this is papa, but not yours. Senior — (looking at frost covered lawn) These people are going to cut their lawn. Fresh. — How do you know that? Senior — Dumb, can ' t you see they have the shaving lather spread. Mr. Barnhart — Freda, need a guarantor be given immediate notice of dishonor? Freda Jones, shaking her head, meaning, I don ' t know. Mr. Barnhart— Yes, that ' s right. We should have put the Bluffton- Wabash game in here with the other jokes. How can the chorus help singing with the radios putting so much music in the air. Some of the girls faces are red be- cause — cause — cosmetics. Teacher — What were Lord Chester- fields last words? Student— They Satisfy! When school is through, I often thought That I ' ll go south, said the senior bold. I ' ll travel where it ' s nice and hot, I will not face the cold, cold world Some of the becoming banquet dresses we are afraid would be going if the strap slipped. Do you play Mah Jong? What ' s that? Oh, it ' s a game played with little ivory blocks. Oh, yes, why don ' t you say what you mean. In About a Week Applicant — I hear you need a bright industrious young man. Employer — I do. Whom do you suggest ? Hugh, translate this sentence, Puer territus est quod boves in agro viderat. Hugh McNarney — The boy is on the tower because the cattle are in the field. Pipe down, said James Pearson as he laid down his tobacco inhaler because he saw his aunt coming. That was a bad fall said the student as he looked over his report for September, October and Novemb- er. One of our freshmen girls asked if a football fan was something used to keep cool. Maybe that ' s why it ' s always cool at a football game. There is too much monkey business in Biology. They are studying evolu- tion. Questi on on exam. — Use detest and deduce in a sentence. Pupil — I flunked in de test and Dad gave me de duce. L. Bundy — Say, what kind of arith- metic can I take besides geometry? Freshmen English Paper — Long- fellow, wrote Irving ' s Sketch Book and The Literary Digest. seems very Commencement to me queer, It ' s meaning is beginning Even through in our school career It comes right at the ending. Suffering Victories. We must suffer our defeats as we suffer our victories — Commercial Ravelings. We ' ll soon be looking for jobs. A fortune awaits the one who can put a permanent wave in the American flag. Miss Small called for wind instru- ments. One student appeared with an electric fan. Some students are glad they can ' t loaf three hundred and sixty-five days a year. They would have to work one day every leap year. Clarence was supposed to die in the last scene, but he couldn ' t put any life into it. They say smoking is harmful ; may- be that ' s why our smokestack looks so weak. Maybe birds of one feather flock to gether to keep from getting cold. At foot-ball game, ' Oh boy ! Only three vards from their goal. What ' s the diff ? So are they. Don ' t think you ' ll be missed, said Knee as he punted the ball. ■ Some people never put a foot for- ward only to kick. They say in Arizona it is so hot that when a coyote chases a Jack rabbit they both run. We had an ex- ample of that in the mile run the other day, only it wasn ' t so hot. Senior — I don ' t like these proofs at all, I look like a monkey. Photographer — You should have thought of that before you had them taken. Mr. Barnhart — If I shot a person with a gun — ! Snore and you sleep alone. In school it is not so. We were going to put our basket- ball scores with the other jokes, but we changed our minds. He — Sheep are certainly stupid animals. She — Yes, my lamb. A wonderful book is the Sycamore Of every far flung fame The printer gets most of the money The editor all of the blame. It ' s an art to sleep in class without snoring or laying the head on the desk. Chemistry Max — This match I made won ' t light. It lit all right a minute ago. Ha! Ha! I ' ll never get over what I saw last night. What ' s that? The moon. We take this space to show our appreciation to the merchants of Wabash for the noble response accorded our solicitor when he sought their cooperation in making this book a success and without their aid the finances of the class would have been in dire straits, for money was not very abundant in our treasury. We thank you! CLASS OF ' 24 Euerijbodij Redds cThe Times-Star UJabash County ' s Leading Newspaper First Class Commercial Printing Eueruthing from a small name card to large editions of directories and uear books. Let us Figure with upu uAsk about our Stationery Specialties ►© 3jiadUiJ QlWb.Druggists ou SAVE and are SAFE trading here The Best in Drug Store Goods The Best in Drug Store Service Conklin Fountain Pens Eversharp Pencils Stationery Ivory Toiletware Athletic Goods Kodaks Perfumes Candy Soda TWO REXALL STORES Canal and Wabash Market and Miami Dr. tiarpham Eye Sight Specialist Phone 1394 Indiana Hotel Buildinq Millers 1 Cash Shoe Store lUhere qou can qet Red Qoose ALL LEATHER SHOES, also good Shoe Repairing Seruice. 75 W. Canal St. Spring ♦ Oh ! The spring is here , said ♦ the poet as he removed the back of his watch. Candidly speaking, said the ' sweet potato, I have no use for the Irish. Get goin ' , he said as he ♦ wound his alarm. 1 Airgood Cash Grocery I Stoops Bros. 20 E. Canal St. Poultry Feeds and supplies of all kinds Seeds Field, Garden and Lawn Grass Phone 1182 Harris Son | Footwear CMS Suits Topcoats Furnishings GN0 A Good Name to Remember i ! For the Entire Family ®P Paul Ebbinghouse ! ® • History Teacher — What do you mean by saying, Benedict Arnold was a janitor? Student — The book says that after his exile he spent most of his life in abasement. i He — May I have the next dance ? She — Sure, I don ' t want it. £ • ♦  ♦♦■ : Through our wonderful buying power we aie enabled to give you up-to-the-minute Styles di- rect from New York at reason- able prices. ■ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Scheerer Bros. Grocers Where Quality is given firit consideration Five deliveries to all parts of the city 7 AliPd s Knoum : for Better Dalues : t Scaignrra m b fflanufarturera of grlinol ano (Enllrnr HJruiplrg 3ni inua;ialts, Snb. ilratrlrrs tn Wabash iifiglj irlinol 9 COMPLIMENTS OF CITIZENS SAVINGS TRUST CO. THE BANK ON THE CORNER WABASH INDIANA  .««....  m © -• ©« MARTIN MILLER AUTOMOBILES ACCESSORIES Goodyear Service Station 233 S. Miami St. She Bahash iFaahtnn hnppr CThose u?ho select apparel for its quality, and exclusiueness unll be deliqhted truth this perfect assemblage of Suits, Coats, IDraps, Dresses, Skirts, Slous-- es and Sweaters. i M ss $L. WrnMing S. Miami St. Phone 1353 ii i Creighton Hardware Co. wants your business for all kinds of Hardware Tools Supplies Glass Paints Oils Guns Fishing Tackle Seeds, etc. - 1 H. J. WELCH Optometrist and Optician Newly Equipped Room Long Experience Satisfaction Guaranteed Cor. Market Miami Sts. Wabash, Ind. ►© ►© He — May I have the pleasure of the next dance? She — Yes, sure. All of it. Frances W. — Did you notice how glum Fred Morrow is? Marian — Yes, he was arrested for auto suggestion. Frances W. — Yes, he asked Marjorie Rentier to go riding. -•-€-♦-• ♦ ♦♦•♦♦♦♦-•■♦♦♦Jft UOWAK STORE FOR MEN We mu have a new High School Bldg. Now ? Headquarters For j High Grade Clothing j Hats, Cdps, Underwear, Shirts, Hosiery, Neckwear, Pajamas, Belts, Qloues, Collars, Etc. Fair Prices Dependable Merchandise DISTINCTION— Being Different — that alone does not achieue distinction in clothes. It ' s onlu when clothes are better, finer, that theu possess distinction. IPe are euer striving to earn and deserue our enuiable reputation for a distinction that is the rare ex- ception to the ordinary store. Thank l]ou. ♦ ► 3 Gay lord S Daumbauer PAINTS, OILS AND DRUG SUNDRIES PERFUMES TOILET ARTICLES SODAS Telephone 400 41 W. Market St. . - tf i ►ra I. W. Lutz Son | Home Furnishers ! Furniture, Rugs Wall Paper Paint Phone 573 i We Deliver the Goods BLUE RQ3E 1 )) THEATRE DRUQ STORE Eagles Bldg. IP. C. Pontius The student who watches the ♦ clock will always be one of the hands. t Home is the place where we are treated the best, and grumb- 1 le the most. Some of us just regard home as a filling station. .-•  v m . The Success OF OUR SHOP DEPENDS LARGELY UPON OUR ABILITY TO PRESENT ALWAYS THE VERY SMARTEST OF NEW STYLES Mrs. Freeze TOm BUTLER Pianos Dictrolas Records Sheet Music Gbristman Clothing Store  Ibome of Ikuppenbetmer Clothes IDabash Jeirelru. Company NORA qARBER 46 IDest Canal Street q Jeu?elru, Office Supplies IDall Paper Q Qifts CThat Last  ©- ... ►.ffl Jewelry, Books, Stationery, School Supplies, Wall Paper CONNER CONNER - ♦-•- ♦ ♦-•- • • • faj Walk for Health but Walk in Comfort □ Walmer Son ' HOE REPAIRING s B@™ ;k off Us D HINING PARLOR 82 We t Market St. Who Knows. j RennerBros. | Wabash Huntington : ® «  If Lois Shivers. Is Max Gray or Green. Does Lucille Howell or bark. Is Johnny Wire or rope. Is Elizabeth King or Queen. Is Herman Schlemmer or fatter. Is John Overdeer. If Elizabeth Stands. «j .,,, ,. , ,,.-,,■.. .-..-.....«■■■«■«« «- ■     «■ ■    « «    ■       « .£ W. P. Jones Sons FURNITURE Carpets, Stoves, Trunks and Queensware Your Teams Use Our SPORTING GOODS We Can Satisfy You Also KING-HIPSKIND CO. At Ijour Qrocer Phone 621 Vitamin Bread ! I The Scientific Loaf J Made Clean, Baked Clean, ♦ Sold Clean Case ' s Bakery j Farmers Merchants t National Bank 3325,000 LARGEST IN WABASH COUNTY Special Attention Given to Students ' Savings Accounts 4% Interest on Time Certi- ficates and Savings CAPITAL. SURPLUS PROFITS o « Alumni: We carry a complete line of Cfoilel Articles Stationery Druqs Also TTlorse ' s Box Candy Ice Creams Camera Films l]ou are Always IDelcome E. Qdckenheimer Druqqist I 1 Fresh? Some one asked what gouloch- es were. We thought everyone knew, but Bernice Dearmand said she ate some for dinner. Maybe she meant goulash. 1st. Student — Hooray, the teacher said we would have our test today rain or shine. 2nd. Student— What is so nice about that? 1st. Student — Can ' t you see it ' s snowing. Second period English talking about outside reading. Georgia Snyder — Miss Jones, do you know where I can get A man without a country? Miss Jones — I have A man without a country you may have. ® Hoover Crumrine Good Goods at Fair Prices ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦  — i Sporting Goods The Largest Line of | Tennis, Golf, Base Ball, Basket Ball, Foot Ball, t Skiis, Ice Skates, Roller Skates, Guns, Fishing Tackle, Tents, Camp Outfits, Radio, to be found in the county at Pearson ' s Hardware Store -♦•♦♦ ■ • !J : Always for the Team Rooting for a Neu; ■iiigh School Ql Qrai] Bros. 212 S. IPabash St. ■ ♦ £ . %  ♦ ♦♦♦■ ♦♦♦♦♦■ I  •-•- ♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦ ' Doibg (tMinigs s Ibxefttar wayi are mrii@ir© §aftn§° {Pacitoif y it® ©unr eunstoiiTfiieirSo ! TBaaft pi i i HOWELL ' S I CAFE THE GOOD ! PLACE TO EAT ! McNarney Bros. The Home of Staple and Fancy Groceries Phones ♦ ♦ i 83 and 9 i : 26 Weft Market St. ►■© MRS. BERT MARTIN Fine Commercial Printing Engraved Stationery, Booklets,Cards, Bonds and Certificates, Rub- ber Stamps and Dies made to order, and Advertising Blotters. Telephone I] our News Main 14 j Jl paper for High School Students to Read— he. canal st. I ; PLAIN DEALER Wabash, Indiana TELEPHONE MAIN 14 J G. D. Schlemmer C. D. Schlemmer I Phone 66 Phone 489 i I ; Schlemmer Bros. HARDWARE • Phone 142 Dr. 5. E. IDalrod j Osteopathic Physician t Biqler . Dicken Blk. UJabash, Indiana 114 W. Canal St. Phone 580 Tin, Galvanized Iron and Slate j Work WISE Furnaces a Specialty We bet George Beauchamp ♦ wishes Harrison ' s Lyric Re- j vue would return to Wabash j again. j Miss Bailey — Why should students of High School study Biology ? Wendel Scheerer — To get a credit, I suppose. I I WABASH SHINING ; PARLOP 231 so. WABASH TELEPHONE NQ1087 allwcWK ..RANTEED I I ilDe Cater to Those IDho Use The Best Quality, | Character and Individuality, C.C.SCHADE Merchant Tailor t Old Plain Dealer Building t So. Miami Si. Phone 312 J ■@ -• I I t t We wish to thank the Students of Wabash High School for their kind Patronage and Friendship (CnmplimrntH of ®tr? (SHgmpta (Eatt y iKttrljen (Uljc utrrlp t £$pnt in Snunt © -■♦ ♦ ♦ ♦- ■ ♦♦-•♦♦ ' -© Eagl es an dCol W Theatres ! The Highest M Cjrade Programs Obtainable DICKSON BROS. • ♦ ♦-•-♦ -o- -« ■ • • • • • ■ Greetings From Qeorqe C. tiipskincl Ql Coal dnci Building Mdteridl A Good Place to Trade If we make mistakes give us a chance to correct them. If we please you, tell your neighbors; if not, tell us. Bills paid in full, keep everybody happy. Charles Ball Grocery   •- Some people have so much , electricity in their hair because I it is connected to a dry cell. Freshie — I ' m a little stiff from wheeling. Coach Carpenter — I don ' t care where you ' re from, get busy on the track. I