Washington High School - Little Prexie Yearbook (Washington, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1930 volume:

Fi 1 EQQQYQEQQQQQQQQQQQQS Sesame GW? Publimtian of tb: Student: of washington ipigh Scbnnl Washington, lbznnnzlhania' . Q'Behiczgt.-ah in 091112 2HrinripaI ginmnr ani: 'Qisteem I gllllegers E. gEIm:ner E. Q. Qluuiutzr Glnllege, 1513 EDN. CA. 'jgnifxersitg nf Qgittzhurglq, 1525 Mavlsns B. Hom-Jan, Principal 4 SESAME etonrems ' 4 y PAGE Dedication , 2 Meyers B. Horner,Principal 3 Literary 5 The Pi A Sa Bird A 5 Four Minutes to Play 8 Book Review 14 Indian Summer 15 Soliloquy '16 Editorial Staff 17 Picture of Staff 18 Editorials 19 Books 20 School Notes 21 Picture of Band 23 Hi-Y Club 24 Radio Activity - A 24 Le Cercle Francais 25 Doings of Le Cercle Francais 5 25 Confetti . 26 Girl Reserve News . 28 Poetry 29 Picture of 1928 'Squad 30 Athletics--Football 31 Equation 33 Sportigrams 34 Poets 34 Alumni A 35 The Maud Litle Fund ' 37 Exchange ' - 39 Conduct and Manners 40 Chuckles 41 A Metaphor of Life 42 Doris' Shopping List 43 S E S A M E 5 1 rg Y i - I' f' ' arf! I ' L .. 4 6' I7 - .f f', .f ff I2 J af ff S I, , . g . X., 1. 7. ir' I-in , .ff 'QL it 4x ' f F t we if li' k - 'M I ,' THE PI A SA BIRD I JOHN ALLEY MORE than three hundred years ago there dwelt on the banks of the Mississippi River, near where the city of Alton now stands, the Illini tribe of Indians. Fear and terror had found a lodging place among them. A heretofore brave and happy people demoralized. Onatoga, the chief, grieved because he thought his tribe faced depletion and ruin. The great Piasa bird with wings of an aeroplane span, with huge scales on its body and the head of a moose, lived in a cave near this Indian camp. It had talons like an eagle, but they were much larger and stronger, and it had an im- mense tail that encircled its body. This terrible bird would fly out of its cave on the cliif, come screaming down the Mississippi River each morning until it spied an unfortunate Indian man or maiden, then it would swoop down, grasp the Indian in its talons, and fly back to the cave to enjoy its spoil. Onatoga, the Illini chief, went out into the open night and sought wisdom from the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit told the old chief that the arrows of the Indians could pierce the scales of the monster bird's breast. In this tribe there lived an Indian called Lone Wolf. Lone Wolf was a tall, handsome lad, but despised by all the other Indian braves. When a lad, Lone Wolf had been attacked by a panther while roving in a forest. The little boy's life was saved by the swift arrow of another Indian, but he never re- covered from the fright of the huge panther standing over him. 6 SESAME The cry of this beast, in the night, would send the frail boy shivering to his mother. The other boys pointed at him with fingers of scorn and derision. You can't go to the forest with us, Lone Wolf. they would say. The panther might be there. Poor Lone Wolf tried in vain to overcome his fear. The bear, the buffalo, in fact any other wild beast held no terror -for him. 1 Lone Wolf grew up in this atmosphere of hatred and scorn. Even the Indian maidens laughed at him. Did they not want their braves to be fearless? When Onatoga, the chief, returned from his talk with the Great Spirit, he called all the tribe together and said, My children, the terrible bird can be destroyed. The arrows of our braves will pierce the monster's breast. The Great Spirit has told me this. I will stand on the top of the cliif on a clear morning and the braves will hide near. When the Evil Spirit brings this monster screaming down the river and it swoops to fasten its talons on me a hundred poisoned arrows from your bows will pierce his scaley coat, and so end the menace to the Illini people. ' One brave after another stepped up and begged to take the place of hisrchief. Black Hawk told how he had fought the bear alone. Red Wing told how he had slain the buffalo, and had alone tracked and killed the panther with a knife. On the outer edge of the group stood Lone Wolf. He dared not ask to take the place of his chief. How they all would laugh at him if he so much as spoke one word. Was he not afraid of even the cry of the panther? Nearby stood Laughing Moon, 0natoga's only daughter. She was a beautiful Indian maiden of eighteen summers. She had long black flowing hair. Laughing Moon was the favorite of the tribe, not only because she was the daughter of the chief, but because of her kindness of heart. She alone in all the tribe had shown kindness to Lone Wolf, and during the boast- ing talk of the braves she noticed the despair on his face. Step up and tell them Lone Wolf, she urged, tell them that you,'too, are brave. Lone Wolf started -forward. When the others saw that he intended to speak and offer himself as a decoy to the Piasa bird, they laughed and shouted in great glee. Lone Wolf shrank back in shame. SESAME 7 No, said Onatoga, I alone will lure the bird. I am old. I want to die to save my tribe. I love my braves too much to see them killed. As the words of the chief was law they obeyed and all slept with orders to be in their places at dawn. Long before sunrise the next morning the braves could be seen stealing to their places of concealment on the cliff. Each had his bow and arrows. Each was so strong of arm that he could draw the bow string to the lobe of his ear, the bow string that could send an arrow through the heart of a buffalo. Long before the sun was up Onatoga had taken his place upon the cliff. He turned his face towards the west and stood ready to die for his people. No one saw an Indian dressed as a warrior slip softly out of camp. No one saw the same warrior creep slowly along the cliff toward the chief until he was as close as he dared go. He stopped and waited. Not a muscle quivered. He had no fear. He knew what he was going to do. The dawn was slowly breaking. In front stood Laughing Moon's father. At last the screams of the monster were heard up the Mississippi River. It was flying down stream looking for its breakfast. Onatoga heard, but stood unmoved. He would show his people how an Illini Indian could die. The bird came closer and closer and was just dropping its great talons to grasp the old chief when Lone Wolf ffor that was the creep- ing warriorj sprang from the tall grass waving his arms and shouting. His bright red blanket caught the monster's eye. With screams and roars the great bird centered his attack on Lone Wolf, forgetting the sombre figure of the old chief. It settled its great wings, made ready, and swooped at the young ndian. A hundred poisoned arrows sped on their way, most of them piercing the scaly monster. With thunderous screams and roars, terrible to hear, the bird fell on the side of the cliff and rolled down into the water of the Mississippi. Several poisoned arrows found their way into the body of the brave young Indian. He, too, plunged down the cliff where his heart's blood mingled with that of the great bird, and stained the water of the stream a vivid hue. The other braves rushed from their place of concealment. Who was he, they cried. Who wore the bright blanket and saved Onatoga's life? 8 SESAME It was the one you have all called a coward, answered the chief sorrowfully, it was Lone Wolf. He was the bravest of you all. Years later high up on the cliff above the river, medicine men painted the image of the Piasa 'bird where it stands to-day as a monument to the fearless Indian boy, but a still greater monument was erected in the hearts of the Illini Indians who in after years would gather around their camp Hre, to tell their children of the brave Lone Wolf who conquered his fear, and saved his people from destruction. FOUR MINUTES T0 PLAY ' LAURA Bunnoucns WJ UST one thing more, said Coach Williams, as the boys prepared to leave. I want every one of you in bed by ten o'clock. Understand! The boys nodded their assent and filed out of the dressing room. Well, boys, said Bob Collyer, the captain and star full- back of the team, get a good night's rest as we are going into that game to-morrow with the determination to win. We've never beaten Colgate yet, but we are to-morrow. So long. Bob slowly made his way to the fraternity house. Dinner was just being served. He sat down and ate in silence. After he had concluded his meal he went to his room. He shared it with Alec Bowden, a freshman. Alec idolized Bob. It must have been because Bob was such a wonderful football player and the most popular fellow in college. But Alec had one bad fault. He was continually playing pranks. He had been called down more than once by the Profs. Hello, Al, said Bob. How's the boy? Not so bad, replied Alec, just got thrown out of one class to-day. And that was for putting a tack on Prof. Killjoys' seat. Ha, Ha, laughed Bob. Better luck next time. Bob went out into the hall to use the telephone. Please give me 668 operator. Hello, answered a female voice at the other end of the wire. Is Miss Winton in? asked Bob. Just a minute, please, answered the voice at the other end. , SESAME 9 Jane, oh, Jane ! she called, telephone All rightie, be there in a second, answered Jane. She came down stairs and sat down at the telephone. Hello, she said. Hello, Jane, this is Bob. I won't be able to get over to- night, but I have a ticket for a reserved seat in the first row. I'll send it over with Alec. All right? Yes, and thanks very much. I wish you the best of luck in the game to-morrow, said Jane. Thanks, we may need it. Say, Jane, may I take you to the football dance to-morrow night? asked Bob. You may if you win, said Jane. All right, I'll fight with all my might. Good-night. Good-night, said Jane. Bob replaced the receiver on the hook and went back to his room. It was just 9 o'clock, but he went to bed as Alec had gone out and there was nothing to do. It was 9:30 the next morning when Bob arose. The game was scheduled for 3 o'elock. Alec had gone to his 8 o'clock class and had not yet returned. Bob dressed and went down to eat his breakfast. He had just finished eating when the mailman arrived. In the mail was a box from home for him. He took the box and went to his room. He had just started to open it when he saw a note under his door. He ran to the door and opened it. Just then some one ran through the front hall and slammed the front door as they went out. Bob stepped out on the front porch and looked around, but all he saw was a man of about middle age standing across the street staring very hard at the house. Bob thought nothing of this, but just as he was about to enter the house he heard some one say: I say there, brother, do you happen to know whether the captain of Fordham's team is in? Bob looked the man over and then said: Yes, he is. I am the captain. Well, now, this is what I call luck. How about a hun- dred dollars for a lame leg in the game ? said the stranger. What! exclaimed Bob, why you dirty scoundrel, get out of here as fast as you know how and don't ever let me see you near this house again! ' The man fairly flew down the steps and down the street. Bob returned to his room and finished opening his box when he happened to remember the note. It was still lying on the 10 SESAME floor so he went over and picked it up. He opened it'and drew back startled as he read the contents which said: If you wish to see a certain young lady alive again bring S500 to the old Haunted House to-day at 2 p. m. There was no name signed and hence no clue. Bob laid the note on the dresser and immediately went and called J ane's sorority house. But when he asked if Jane was there, the answer was no. Right away Bob supposed that this certain young lady was Jane. He looked at his watch and saw that it was just 1:30. He ran down the stairs and jumped in his car which was standing in front of the house. He went to the president's home and asked to see him. He was ushered into the library. In a few moments the door opened and the President himself came in. Why, Bob, what brings you here? he asked. Bob told him about the note being thrust under his door, but forgot to tell him of the man he had encountered earlier in the morning. The President trusted Bob and gave him a check for the desired amount. Bob thanked him very kindly and promised to return it as soon as possible. He left the house and hurried to the bank. He arrived there just two minutes before closing time. He secured the money and started to the Haunted House. It was a journey of eight miles over a cobblestone road. Meanwhile game time drew near. The team was in the dressing room. All were present except Bob. They all looked anxious every time the door opened. But no Bob appeared. Finally the game was ready to start, but still no Bob. Coach Williams called up Bob's frat house, but there was no answer. He then asked the referee to hold the game up for a few minutes. The referee consented, but when at the end of ten minutes Bob had still not appeared Coach Williams had to send in a substitute. The crowds were going wild. They kept yelling: We want Collyer! Collyer! We want Collyer! The outcome looks doubtful, said Coach Williams to one of the players on the bench. I can't imagine what hap- pened to Bob, but I never thought that he would throw us down like this. In the meantime Alec Bowden had returned from his class to dress for the game and he spied the note. He read it, ran out of the house and jumped into his old Ford, and raced down to the stadium. Before he had gotten inside the gate he heard SESAME '11 the crowds hollering for-Bob. Immediately he knew that Bob was not there. He read the note again, jammed it into his pocket and set out for the Haunted House. He had been traveling for the last five miles at the highest rate of speed he could when suddenly, bang! and his left hind tire was flat. That would happen now, said Alec jumping out. He looked all around for some available thing to continue the journey in, but as it was a seldom frequented road the only thing he saw of much account was a mule in a nearby field. Well, here goes, said Alec running towards the mule preparing to jump on. But when the mule saw Alec coming he started running in the other direction. Whoa, you dumb-bell! yelled Alec. The mule did not stop and Alec chasing him, finally caught up to him. He man- aged to jump on and the chase proceeded. About a quarter of a mile from the Haunted House the mule stopped deadin his tracks. The impact was so sudden that it threw Alec to the ground. No amount of persuasion on the part of Alec could make him go. So Alec, tired of coaxing, walked the rest of the way. Before he quite reached the house he 'broke two dry branches from a young tree. g When he arrived at the house he saw Bob's sport roadster standing in front of the house. He quietly went up the steps and looked in the window from which the glass had been broken. Inside -there were cobwebs hanging everywhere. He could hear the low hum of voices somewhere at the back of the house. Very quietly he traced the voices to a small room otf the main hall. Next to this room was a small closet. Just as Alec was ready to open the door of the room where the voices were coming from, a board creaked very loudly. Alec stepped into the small closet. Listen ! exclaimed one of the voices in the room. What was that? Oh, dry up! You're always hearing things, said an- other voice. 1 I Well, anyway, I don't like this business, said the first voice. After this there was silence. Alec stepped out of the closet, very careful not to step on the loose board again, and quietly opened the door of the room from where' the voices had come. He saw Bob sitting in a chair gagged with his arms and legs tied. There were two men sitting an a small table in the 12 SESAME far corner of the room who were so intent on a game of checkers that they had not heard the door open nor seen Alec standing in the doorway. Bob started to squirm in his chair when he saw Alec, but Alec motioned him to be quiet. Alec stepped outside the door and broke the two branches which he had brought along. The sound was like that of a gun being fired. When he did this he exclaimed: Hands up. Throw your guns out here in the hall. The house is surrounded so there's no use to resist. The men jumped up startled, but did as they were told. When they threw their guns in the hall Alec picked them up immediately and stepped into the room. He ordered the men to untie Bob. They seemed reluctant to do this, but did as they were told. When Bob was free he rushed out to the car and Alec ordered the two men to follow. Bob and Alec got in the front seat and the two men got into the rumble seat, although Alec kept them covered from where he was sitting. Bob started the car and stepped on the gas. When they arrived in town they stopped first at the Police Station which was but a few blocks away from the stadium. Alec took the two men in and told the story, Bob rushed on to the game. When he ar- rived there he parked his car and ran into the dressing room. Hurriedly changing clothes, he rushed out onto the field. When the boys on the bench saw him coming they set up a great cheering. The score was 6-0 in favor of Colgate and only four minutes. left in which to play. The coach asked no questions, but patted Bob on the back and sent him into the game. When Bob's team mates saw him coming their faces brightened up. They got together and planned their next move. It was Fordham's ball on Colgate's 35-yard line. A forward pass was tried and Bob caught the ball. He raced down the field, but was tackled five yards from the goal line. They tried again. Bob broke through the line and rushed over the goal line. The crowds went wild, but the great moment was yet to come. Fordham prepared to kick. There was com- plete silence in the crowd. The moment came and the ball went over. The game was over with the score 7-6 in favor of Fordham. - Bob's team mates rushed to him and hoisted him up on their shoulders. They carried him over to Fordham's cheer- ing section and there in the front row sat Jane. When she saw Bob she exclaimed with tears in her eyes: Oh, Bob, I was so frightened! SESAME 13 Never mind, dear, said Bob, I'll come for you about 8 :30 and then I'll tell you all about it. The boys proceeded to carry Bob to the dressing room. There in the presence of the whole team Bob told his story. When he had finished all were silent. Finally Coach Williams left for the police station. When Bob was dressed and about ready to leave, the door opened and in walked Alec. He was surrounded by the players instantly. They patted him on the back and offered their con- gratulations. Bob, most of all, could not express his thanks in words. So the captain of the team including all the members of the team elected Alec to their fraternity which was the high- est in college. In this fraternity Alec had the distinction of being the only freshman ever elected to it. After this was over Bob and Alec went down street. Bob first returned the money to the president which he had bor- rowed for the two men had not even asked for it. Then Bob and Alec started for their frat house. On the way they passed a jewelry shop. Bob stopped and looked in the window. He told Alec to wait outside for him for a few minutes. Bob went into the shop and in a few minutes returned. They resumed the way to the frat house and when they had neared the house Alec suddenly said: Well, it won't be long now. What do you mean ? asked Bob. You'll see, answered Alec laughing. When they arrived at the house Bob ate his dinner and then went to his room. He dressed for the dance and when he was ready to leave he said to Alec: Going to the dance ? U Yes, replied Alec, if you lend me the dough. Ha, Ha, laughed Bob. Well, old scout, here's 820. Take it and have a good time. O. K, said Alec. See you later. Bob went out and proceeded to J ane's sorority house. Jane was all ready and waiting. They sat down on the steps and Bob told Jane of that afternoon. When he reached that part where he had called up for Jane she exclaimed: Why that must of been when I was down town. My roommate asked me to go to the postoffice for her. Well, sweetheart, what difference does it make now? Everything turned out for the best, said Bob. Bob finished his story and then they set out for the dance. When they ar- 14 SESAME rived there it was quite crowded. When the fellows saw Bob coming they cheered as loud as they could. Bob claimed all of Jane's dances and Jane claimed all of Bob's. The evening was half gone. The next dance was a waltz to the tune of Let Me Call You Sweetheart. Bob said to Jane: Let's sit out this one, dear. All right, said Jane as she led the way to the garden. They sat down on a bench beside the fountain. That is, Jane sat down. Bob got down on his knees. He put his hand in his pocket and drew out a small box. He opened it and took out a ring. He took Jane's left hand, and just as he' was ready to slip the ring on her third finger, a voice from behind the bushes said: It won't be long now. BOOK REVIEW CHARLES PHILLIPS EAST of the Sun and West of the Moon is a story of thrilling adventure told by Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt. These two men are the sons of the immortal Theodore Roosevelt, Sr., also a famous big game hunter. The two young Roosevelts had been contemplating an ex- pedition for a long time and when their plans were finally formulated after months of preparation, they set out for Cen- tral Asia. After receiving permits from the various govern- ments they made final preparations for the expedition. The expedition went first to Europe, then to India. From Lahore they scaled the Himalaya mountains into Turkestan. Here started some of their hair-raising experiences. They en- countered every difficulty from climbing mountains, crossing glaciers and fording icy streams and facing biting cold to the other extreme of crossing deserts in sweltering heat. The natives along the way received them with courtesy mingled with degree of curiosity. They had acquired in Paris a quan- tity of gaudy buttons and trinkets to give as presents to the natives. Needless to say, they were highly pleased with the unusual luxury. The party's native guides proved ideal men for the expedition. They were sturdy and courageous and willing workers in every endeavor of the expedition. The pri- SESAME 15 mary purpose of the expedition was to collect for the Field Museum of Natural History, groups of Asiatic wild animals in- cluding the ibex, oni polis, wapati and in fact every kind of animal of interest to science. This game infests the Tion Sham mountain group, and after much ditficult progress the hunting grounds were at last reached. The hunt itself was probably the most strenuous part of the entire trip. The men rose before daylight and would stalk their game for hours, over mountains, down valleys, across rolling foothills and at last the game was either bagged or lost. Then came the ,trip back to camp either loaded with the burden of the game, or maybe the greater burden of disap- pointment. The hunting party seldom reached the camp until the sun had long been set. Then for the well-earned food and sleep that only real fatigue can fully appreciate. The hunters pushed farther and farther into the big- game territory until finally after seven months of hunting, reached theirngstarting Place in India. ' 't ' They had traveled in country that was marked unexplored on the maps, and returned with their trophies and the thrill of adventure that only experience can-buy. INDIAN SUMMER PERCY MACKAYE One day of beautiful remorse, one day Of husht remembrances or seasons mild Has termagant, mad Autumn, that reviled So late with all his winds and drove away Green-kirtled Summer with her eyes of playg But now he calls her back like a startled child, Back to his knee and through the gold leaves piled Along the woods she rustles on her way. And now the baring oaks and the bare elms Drink to their trunks the unaccustomed heat, The southing blue-bird tacks upon the wing And lights to trill one last remembrancingg And stealthy August, strange with odors sweet, The world with warmth and silence overwhelms. SESAME soL1LoQUY LORNA A. WOLFF To write or not to write,-that is the question- Whether 'tis better in the end to scribble The talks and lectures of pernicious speakers, Or to take pen against those men of long wind And by ridicule slay them? To write--to think- No moreg and by a thought to say we sooth The headache and the thousand usual pains That we must endure 3-'tis a consolation Hopefully to be desired. To write, to thinkg To think! perhaps to know! ay, there's the rubg For in that thought of fame how great may be The pain we endure so that a speaker May win his crown: there's the respect That makes protoplasm turn to waterg For who can bear the words and jibs of men, The oppressor's wrong, the proud man's ornt'ry, The pangs of false humor, the dry debates, ' The insolence of otlice and the spurns That patient merit of the so-worthy takes When he himself might an address make And earn much applause? who would others bear If thought and speech possess'd a wary charm, So that the fear of no one oil' the stage, Could unannounced descend from empty Air to make us falter, to dull the mind And make us rather say the words we must Than speak the ones that we know to be true? Thus conscience does make heroes of us ally And thus the busy mind of a journalist Is covered o'er with the pale cast of thought, And speeches that are of real worth and merit Are with lagging pens transcribed by us, 'cause We must stop to think on them. '23 SESAME 17 ai? flff STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........ .......... G eorge Hanna, January, '29 Assistant Editor .......... ................ D oris Custer, June, '30 Business Manager ...,..................... ........ M erle Kelly, January, '29 Assistant Business Manager .............. James Levine, January, '29 Literary Editor .............................. ........ G eorgia Rogers, June, '29 School Notes ....................... .......... L orna Wolff, January, '29 Assistant School Notes ......... .......................... R uth Steele, P. G. Assistant School Notes ......... ....... R oland Fleming, January, '29 Athletics Editor ......................... ............. L ee Minton, January, '30 Assistant Athletics Editor ................ Willis Ramsey, January, '29 Alumni Editor ............,......................... Estelle Richey, January, '29 Exchange Editor ........ ............. K eith White, January, '31 Chuckles Editor .....,....... ............... C harles Bertram, June, '29 Circulating Manager ................ William Thompson, January, '29 Faculty Adviser .......... ............................ M iss Ruth McCabe SESAME 19 Washington High School' is publishing for the first time, a literary journal combined with the annuals of the January and June classes. We want to make Sesame a vital organ of our school and community. If it is to be a success, and We think it will be, it must have the approval, as well as the support, of our subscribers, our advertisers, and our townsmen. More than this, we must not forget that our magazine 'finds its Way into other schools, even schools of higher education than the high school. Is our journal to be a stimulus, is it to be fertile and challenging, is it to uphold the standards of good taste, and may we well be proud of it? The primary use of such a journal is to stimulate boys and girls in the hunt for ideas. To learn to write, we must write. To find new ideas, we must hunt for them. Perhaps the greatest joy to a journalist is the challenge given him by the elusiveness of news, and the eager anticipation of routing out an obscure and tantalizing idea. Read our stories, our editorials, our poems, our shopping lists, and read them in the three issues that are to follow. We have started to Write, and we have set a high goal-that of writing as spontaneously and unaffectedly as possible. We are asking for criticism and we will welcome it, but we are also eager for suggestions. We want to be able to join the Quill and Scroll Society of High School Journalists next year, to establish a small, but much-needed library for the use of the journalism class and above all to present such a thoroughly good journal this year that to be a member of the Sesame staff will be a coveted honor. I And now you may like to know the significance of our name, Sesame, You will remember that Ali Baba in the tales of Arabian Nights used the magic word Sesame tpro- nounced Ses a meel to open the door of the famous cave. You will recall, too, that Ruskin wrote a delightful treatise on books and the value of literature to which he gave the title, Sesame and the Lilies. So we, hoping that our journal would be an open door to the creative genius of youth, selected our name, Sesame With high hopes for the eager learning of English, and life, and easy self expression, We commit you to our pages. 20 SESAME BOOKS FLORENCE BEHRINGEP. , ' A real friend comforts one and gives one a broader and richer view of life, but often such friends are far away when we need them most. However, we have about us all the time a group of friends ready to talk to us no matter what our rank or occupation may he. This friendly group is far wiser than we and they have placed their thoughts on the library shelf for our benefit, as Langford says, Books are always with us and always ready to respond to our wants, and Books, accord- ing to Collier, are a guide to the youth, and an entertainment of age. Abraham Lincoln knew well the value of this group of book friends. Lincoln was one of the greatest spokesmen of his age, due to self-expression which enabled him to say in many of his speeches what others were unable to express. While quite young, Lincoln felt keenly the lack of expression. So taxed was he with this burden that he began to read books, written by great men. This broadened his mind and formed the foundation of his masterpiece, The Gettysburg Address. There is a plea for more reading of our better books. We are unconsciously weakened or made stronger by the 'books we read, so that it behooves us to consider diligently the selection of books. Francis Bacon in one of his essays has given us a wise rule to follow in reading,- Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in partsg others to be read, but not curiouslyg and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention. . Another writer expresses his thoughts on book values in this way, All that mankind has done, thought, gained or been, it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books. They are the chosen possessions of men. Let us then select our books carefully, and in that selection obtain as many as possible of those to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention. There are too many good books, and life is too short to spend all our time on flashy ones. Read-read every spare minute you have. Read, good books, for Worthy Books are not Companions,-they are solitudes: We lose ourselves in them and all our cares. SESAME 21 l I1 '1 il 11 H l l ll, ll ll in xl 1. 1125 M Those students who succeeded in winning a place on the Honor Roll of scholarship for the first six weeks were: SEN1on A SENIOR B ' John Drake Astrid Eckland Willis L. Ramsey Robert Maxwell Lorna A. Wolff JUNIOR A SoPHoMonE A Libbus Lewis Florence Burt . Helen Hewitt Ruth McClay FRESHMAN A FRESHMAN B Margaret Phillips Melba Heidelmeier An old-fashioned political rally was staged in the high school on November 6 by the students. The campaign had been conducted by the history classes and the rally was the final windup before election. All the speaking was done by members of the debating class who 'were introduced by Mr. Horner. f Although there were eight parties on the ballot only five were represented by speakers. They were: Prohibitionist, Winifred Jeffriesg Workers, William Brownleeg Socialist, Arthur Wolffg Democratic, William Yardg and Republican, William Hunter. Mr. Wayman, instructor in debating, opened the meeting by explaining the fourteen amendments which were on the ballot. He said that it took fifteen minutes just to read them through and advised us to learn them by their numbers. 22 SESAME The three minor parties were able to put over their speeches with little interruption, but the Democratic and Be- publican speakers were interrupted vociferously with boos, cheers, and handclapping. Those who were on the platform said that when the last speaker made his opening bow a wave of sound, as forceful as any ocean wave, nearly bowled them over. The enthusiasm became so great that it was necessary for Mr. Horner to intercede for a hearing of the Republican speaker. It was almost impossible to determine which way the elec- tion would turn and there were many whispered plans to stuff the ballot boxes, but the election on Tuesday went off very smoothly. The results are as follows: PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Hoover 500 Curtis Smith 168 Robinson Foster 1 Gritlow Varney 7 Edgerton Reynolds 1 Crowley ' Thomas 5 Maurer At last they came in all their glory! Yes, the band uni- forms. They were displayed by living models on the morn- ing of October 19. And how our band can play. Mr. Hard- ing introduced the various instruments. Several of the boys played short solos, so we may learn to recognize the different tones of different instruments. It all proved very interesting and every one looked forward eagerly to the New Castle game when our band, with the drum major, Raymond Reed, led the march. x 1 1' ,, ' E-. QX I ,amp , ' ,Jw sv N A , 24 SESAME The organization of the sophomore class took place Octo- ber 9. The election of officers was held at 3:30 in the Study Hall. The result of the election was as follows: Harry Miles, presidentg Edward Wigman, vice president, and Mildred Hall, secretary and treasurer. We have heard rumors of the new uniforms for the chorus. The A Kappela Chorus sang November 14 at the dedication of the new Elks' hall. The Girls' Chorus appeared at the Kiwanis meeting on November 22. HI-Y CLUB PROMINENT IN HIGH SCHOOL AFFAIRS W ROLAND FLEMING The Hi-Y Club is a combination of the High School and the Y. M. C. A. The purpose of the Hi-Y is to build strong Christian character, encourage leadership and scholarship. Mr. Wilbur Baird, boys' work secretary of the Y. M. C. A., is the leader of the Hi-Y movement in Washington. The officers of the Alpha Chapter of the Hi-Y are as follows: President, George Hanna: vice president, Preston Berry, secre- tary and treasurer, Clyde Jamison. The club has chosen the Rev. Mr. Wishart to lead in their discussion groups every other week. A weiner roast held at the Weaver farm east of Washing- ton, a breakfast meeting held at the Y. M. C. A., and a dinner followed by a business meeting are among the most im- portant social events up to date. During the football season, the Hi-Y has done much to arouse the spirit of High School during their important games. During October 12 to November 25 they have put on a spirit campaign to strengthen the spirit .of the school. , RADIO ACTIVITY 1.. A. WOLFF, '29 On the first Monday in October the school was enter- tained by Mr. Harry White, a members of the General Electric Company of New York. Mr. White spoke in chapel about the progress of lighting and gave an amusing act with a round piece of felt, from which he made various shaped hats. By far the most interesting factor of his visit, however, was the lecture given to the chemistry and physics classes in the chemistry lecture room during the period immediately follow- , SESAME 25 ing chapel. We thought that perhaps Mr. Horner was giving us a surprise Halloween party because the room was in dark- ness. It was a surprise. First Mr. White took a bouquet of flowers, some pictures, and many other articles out of his suit case. After explaining that he was using no phosphorus or other light-giving substances previously used by other scientists, he turned a strong light onto the various articles, which, when the light was removed took on a glow of their own. This was radio-activity superimposed by light. The flowers gleamed and sparkled in all their natural colors-red, blue, violet, and green. The speaker explained that every- thing was coated with a solution containing radium. ..-1.1 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS S. M. J. Miss Marian Jones, 15 South College Street, entertained Le Cercle Francais at a Halloween party Thursday evening, October 25. Each guest was requested to wear his clothes backwards and his shoes on the wrong feet. This caused much merriment. Upon his arrival, he was greeted at the door by a ghost who blindfolded him and led him through The Witch's Cave which contained many imaginary obstacles to be climbed over and several real ghosts who persisted in moans, shrieks and other terrifying noises. After all the guests had safely reached the living room they played Hal- loween games. At a late hour refreshments in keeping with the season were served by the hostess. DOINGS OF LE CERCLE FRANCAIS s. M. J. Le Cercle Francais held a meeting at the home of Miss Louise Wigman, East Maiden Street, Friday evening, October 5th. Richard Cowen, president, did remarkably well for the iirst time. An entertaining program was put on by the pro- gram committee consisting of Miss Astrid Eklund and Miss Josephine Cornetti. Those taking part were Jane McManus, Sue Iams, Martha Stevenson, William Eisert and Peter D'Alessandro. At the close of the business meeting several French games were played. At these meetings everything is spoken in French. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess, after which the guests departed. 26 SESAME CONFETTI Opal Kirkpatrick-I'm oti' Waynesburg for life! Helen Markley-Wish Roll would call. Jack McClure--I love me. Ollie Taylor--Ain't I sweet. Gee Stull-Why not get married and end it all? Mr. Hildebrand- You have failed young many When I was in school, etc., etc., etc. Wade Carson-I wonder who Helen was out with last night? Ernie Miller-I love Waynesburg College. Helen Taylor-Can you get those skirts any shorter? Bill Yard, Raymond Freedman-Siamese Twins. Bob Wolf-A little too fast. Alice McClay-Which, Harry or the Mayor's son? Dick Cowan-Red's specialty. Jean Eriser-I love the college boys. Chuck Phillips-Gimme a cigarette. Clyde J amison-Jimmy's second. Jimmy McWilliams-Charlie Shiek. - Harriette Beddow-Lost, strayed or stolen: Tommy. Harry Miles-Marvelous tenor. Willy Fulton-I'm married. Inga Phillips-I'm boss and how. Tater Braden-Shall I or shall I not? Peggy Mundell-Prefers Campbell's. . Chuck Bertram4Lend me a quarter, will ya'? John Edward Russell-Walking encyclopedia of other people's business. , Joe Bannister-Oh girls, ain't I handsome? Bob Irwin-Blondes specialty. Willis Ramsey-Versus Lorna Wolff. Ethel Shipley, Lourenia Angell-These disgusting Freshies. Julia Elliot-Where were you after the Duquesne game? Bill Hunter-Ask Hank or Doc Jenkins about Bill. y Mary Stevenson, Jean Wilson, Martha Stevenson-We just sneaked a ride. Bob Fleming-Our tall shiek. Nutsey Weaver-Some dancer. Merle Kelly-Business man. Mary Edna Marpel-I got another to tell ya', Jean. Mr. Morris-Big Parade. Mr. Kelly-Beau Geste. SESAME 27 Harold Simpson-Who cares? Alice Houston-You know Jesse worships the ground un- der my feet. Harlan Tierney-Lend me a quarter. Billie Robinson-Didja ever hear this one? Charles England-How dry I am. George Hanna-Always a Dot. Preston Berry-Our henpecked Huck. Lou Hundertmark-I have it, Jenny Fleming-Trains Camels Uohnnyj. Virginia Luellen--The clever hostess. Celestine Alexander-A real blonde. Mary McWilliams-Happy go lucky. Bernice Zediker--Fashion model. Sara Aiken--A cute freshie. Peg Gaston-Red's captain. Johnny Reynolds-Our cheer leader. M.r. Horner- Pop. Miss Pickett-Liked by all. Bay Fischer-Tailor's dummy. Harry Silverman-Doc Jenkin's successor. Johnny Campbell--Another married man. Lois Meehan-Loves red hair. Dora Bosengreen--Her violin puts Frank to sleep. Winnie Jeffries-So dignified. Dorothy Paul-Likes 'em all. Katherine Yaw-Which? Bob or Ted? Red Meehan-Red hair and temper go together-I wonder? Lois Danley-Norma Shearer the second. Carrie Wright--Oh, Percy! Bob Zelt-Hands oil' . . . Janet. Jimmy Levine-Always thinking of a money-making scheme and succeeds. Eddie Bigler-Beautiful curls. Anna Mary Anderson-I'm the reason Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Oscar McVay-School girl complexion. Sue Iams-Johnny this, Johnny that, isn't he marvelous? Bob Gordon-Slick boy. Brick Weaver-Gaston's star boarder. , J appy Reed-Handsome and hard to get. Libby Fleming-Wish I was in Kentucky! Charlotte Dagg-I won't go back this time! 28 S E S A M E GIRL RESERVE NEWS MARY BERT The Girl Reserve Club has by this time become very well organized. By all appearances it seems as though this year is going to be a fine one. The meetings of the club are being held in the William Henry Hotel until a new Y. W. C. A. is built. All the girls are looking forward to the completion of this building which is to include a gymnasium, swimming pool, and many other attractions. The membership of the club has increased to seventy. The officers for this year are: President, Mary Bert, vice president, Grace Wegleyg secretary, Winifred Jeffries, treas- urer, Jean Meehen. The chairmen of the committees are: Membership, Grace Wegleyg program, Mary Margaret Patter- son, entertainment, Genevieve Flemingg refreshment, Lucille Weirichg decorating, Betty Maxwell. The new adviser for the club this year is Miss Mildred King. A great,deal of service along with the study of World Fel- lowship will be taken up in the club and several social affairs have been planned. An interesting feature in the club this year is the hand- craft. The girls are making bracelets from German silver. Many interesting and different things will be made by the girls in this group. Mrs. Pickens, who is Girl Reserve Secretary, has charge of this work. -1-.-1 Friday morning, November 9, we were delightfully en- tertained with a musical program given by David Cohen, vio- linist, Grace Bazell, celloist, and Janet Spangh, pianist. Mr. Cohen is a graduate of the high school and is at present teach- ing in the Seminary. The purpose of this concert was- to rouse interest in the cello, which will for the first time be taught in Washington. At the close of chapel those students, who were interested in cello music, were introduced to Miss Bazell. On November 19, the chapel period was given over to the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of Schubert's death. The musical program which was greatly enjoyed and which seemed to banish all our cares and troublesome thoughts was as follows: 1. Essay--A short biography of Schubert by John Knes- trick. 'SESAME 29 2. Schubert's Serenade-Orchestra. 3. Who Is Sylvia-Girls' Chorus. 4. Duet-Song of Love From Blossom Time-by Mary Burt, Joe Bannister. 5. Opera Gems-Orchestra. ' 6. Vocal Solo--Hark! Hark the Lark !-Madeline Prall. 7. Vocal selections by the mixed chorus. Cal Brown Bird's Saying-Wood. Cbj Absent-Metcalf. ich I know the Way of the Wild Blush Rose. For the last number, the mixed chorus appeared for the first time in their striking chorus gowns of blue and black. The interesting debates between the High School and the W. 8: J. Freshmen on November 15 were both won by the Wash Hi teams. The question was: Resolved, That there should be a secretary of education in the President's cabinet. The members of the teams meeting at the high school in the afternoon were: Affirmative-Arthur Wolff and William Yard, and negative-Fred Ott and Charles Morris. The men' on the negative side are both former Wash Hi debaters. ' The speakers in the debate at the college in the evening were: Affirmative-Ligged and Clark, of W. 8: J., and nega- tive-William Hunter and Frank Morris. P , POETRY i WILLIAM 1. smru There is an ancient tale, that once a boy, The pupil of a man of master's fame, ' Spent months preparing for the gilded frame A canvas which he made his toil, his joy. Yet some slight lack of genius did destroy Perfection. Then, the pupil absent, came The master, a few strokes, and void of blame, The painting stood which world might well enjoy. The boy returned, beheld, then with a tear Of joy, exclaimed, The master has been here. Thus, man has built his world, and shaped his sphere To luxury from livelihood of fearg . The final touch, does poetry appear, That men might say, The Master Has Been Here. SESAME 35 WHEREABOUTS OF THE JUNE CLASS OF '28 Eugene Adams-We know not where. Olive May Archer-Washington Seminary. Charles Baker-West Chestnut Service Station. Kathryn Beatty-Washington Seminary. John Blonsky-Tygart Valley Glass Company. Mary Elizabeth Britton-Wilson, Pa. Willard Bryant-Paul's Associated Stores. Stanley Bryner-Washington Mold Foundry. Jeannette Carrol-Oberlin College. Morris Cohen-The Hub, Chestnut Street. Crystal Cupler-Ohio University. . John Davis-Commercial Art, Carnegie Tech. James Dibello-W. 8: J. Garnet Dille-Slippery Rock Normal. Victor Dodd-Temple Business College. Eugene F errell-Old Trails Inn, Chestnut Street. John Golaski-Vaudeville. Kathryn Gray-Washington Seminary. Helen Gray-Washington Business College. Wilbert Gray-Kiski. Mary Gromo-J. C. Penney's office. Laura Gump-J. C. Penney's oiiice. Edith Hall-G. E. Goodrich's oflice. James Hammond-Reporter oiiice. 'SESAME William Harris--W. 8. J. Gaylord Hartman-W. 8: J. Carrie Herschell-West Penn Power office. Norman Hilton--University of Pittsburgh. Ester Hootman--Indiana Normal. Mary Margaret Iams-Bell Telephone operator. George J ohnson-W. 8z J. Lloyd King-Fisher Body Co., Detroit, Mich. Helen Knestrick-Indiana Normal. Paul Kratt-W. 8: J. Henry Marchione-Hartwig Drug Store. John Markley--Working for his father. Gordon Miller--Architecture, Carnegie Tech. William Miller-Kiski. Charles Morris-W. 8c J. Gertrude McCullough-Bell Telephone operator. Carl Osterman--Ft. Pitt Bridge Works. Fred Ott-W. ck J. Sara Patton-Hood College. Alfred Paul-Donley Brick Company. Donald Phillips--Bell Telephone. Christina Pollock-Duff's Business College. Minnie Pinsker--Pinsker's Cleaning and Dyeing. Glenn Porter--W. 81: J. Bernice Powers-Wooster College, Wooster, O. Olive Reed-Iron City College. , Florence Rice--California Normal. Beatrice Rosing-Home Economics, Carnegie Tech. Victor Rush-University of Pittsburgh. Geraldine Russell-Miss Connelly's School, Pittsburgh Arthur Rutan-W. 8: J. Loraine Siegel-Northwestern University. Morris Spiro-Working for father. Ruth Steele-Post graduate at W. H. S. Betty Taylor--Miller's drug store. Edward Temple-W. 8: J. Barbara Theurer-William G. Theurer's office. Jean Tindall-Miss Connelly's School, Pittsburgh. Wade Wilson-Siegel's shoe store. Clinton Work-Work's Fur Shop. Samuel Zelt-Kiski. SESAME 37 ' THE MAUDE LITLE FUND Miss Maude Litle will be remembered by many who grad- uated before 1920, as a teacher in Washington High School. Miss Litle was an excellent teacher and a good friend of all her pupils. Because of age and ill health Miss Litle is now retired and living in California. She receives a pension from the school board, but this is not sufficient to supply her needs. Those wishing to contribute to the fund will please send their contributions to Miss Irena Hormell, treasurer of the Quota Club, 1028 Washington Trust Building. David Cohen is a member of Seminary music staff. Robert Davis is singing in the Shubert Opera Songs of Spring, now playing in Philadelphia. Sarah Craig is a member of the choir at Wooster College. Gordon Miller is playing a saxaphone in Carnegie Tech's Kilty Band. Art Rutan and Gaylord Hartman have become members of W. 81: J.'s Glee Club. Miss Ruth Zahnizer, who completed her musical course at Ohio Wesleyan, is now attending Washington Business College. Miss Dorothy Rutherford is home after three- years Y. W. C. A. work in Turkey. . - So W. 8: J. likes arguments, too. We hear Fred Ott and Charles Morris are on the debating team over there. They did fine here last year, W. 8z J. Good luck to Dear Old Wash Hi, from Harold Smith a junior cadet at West Point. Jeannet Carol has been appointed chairman of the social committee of the freshman class at Oberlin. Our football stars continue to shine after leaving us. Bazz Gray is playing center on the Kiski Reservesg Maurice Armstrong and George Fisher have won places on W. 8: J.'s freshman team. Mr. Day is being aided in coaching our team by Phil Berry, a well remembered player. Some sailors have recently set sail upon the Sea of Matri- mony. Among them are Betty Conners and John Thompson, who docked at 96 North Main Street. Two of our recent foot- ball players are also commanding ships. Johnf COXJ Ham- mond chose for first mate Sarah Jones who had been em- ployed by the Bell Telephone Company. Stanley Bryner is sailing with the former Miss Crile. Virginia Crile, sister of Mrs. Bryner, is also sailing. Wilber Melvin is the mate on 38 SESAME board. Charles Spangler was unwilling to be left on land, so Doris Cook is riding on the crest of a wave. May the winds be fair and the sea smooth to these adventurers. JACK C. CORWIN, June, '26 The class of June, 1926, wishes the students of Washing- ton High all the luck in the world towards the success of their new annual school magazine. We, the class which stepped through the memorable portals of those never-to-be-forgotten doors in the month of June in the year 1926, stop to discern for a moment those of us that have gone out into the world to conquer or fail, sink or swim. The first important thing that enters our minds is whether or not any of us have been married. Imagine our amazement when We discover that exactly ten of our members are enrolled in the ranks of the benedicts, taking upon themselves the bonds of matrimony in the last three years. ' It might be the right thing to name those who have en- tered into' years of bondage. They are: Dorothy Hepler, Ruth Swanson, Stella Magill, Gertrude Curry, Helen Nesbitt, Natalie Kenny, Monalea Ullom, Elizabeth Landay, Alice Hewitt, and Carl Burig. It is interesting to note that nine of the ten are from the feminine ranks of the class. A There are 40 of our illustrious class that have entered schools beyond the limits of high school, namely colleges or normal schools. Some of them have graduated while others are still attending, their allotted time not yet up. From a class of 96, it speaks rather well for Washington High that 40 were enabled to go on to college or normal school. The otlicers of our graduating class have fared well in their post-high school activities. Carl Vance, president, is at present attending the Pittsburgh College of Pharmacyg Melvin Holmes, vice president, is an assistant manager at the Mc- Williams Taxi Co.g Hilda Gray, secretary, holds a secretarial position at the Hazel-Atlas Glass Co., Dorothy Wolf, treasurer, attends the Kent State Normal School at Kent, 0. The faculty adviser of our graduating class was Miss Anne Rutherford In closing this short biography, I wish to state on behalf of the members of our class that we are behind the Little Presi- dent football team to a man, in spirit if not in body, and wish it all the luck possible in this season's quest for championship honors. May they lick Jeannette on Thanksgiving Day. SESAME 39 ' EXCHANGE Those journals on our exchange list thus far are: Orient News, East Washington High School, Washington, Pa.g The Mountain Echo, Altoona High School, Altoona, Pa.g The Trava- lon, Avalon High School, Avalon, Pa.g The Blair Breeze, Blair Academy, Blairsville, N. J.g The Monitor, New Castle High School, New Castle, Pa. Felix Salten had written an interesting tale called Rambe. Bambe is the story of the life of a deer. It gives one a fine description of forest life and shows us the hostile at- titude of man toward the animal world. The purpose of the book is to arouse our sympathy for the 'denizens of the forest against what seems the constant enmity of mankind.--The Blair Breeze, Blair Academy. Avalon votes all Hoover-the Avalon students decided Fri- day, November 2, when Herbert Hoover won the election by a 126 to 29 votes. Although everything was Srnithy around the building, Hoover got the votes. ' The Science Club of Avalon High took an interesting trip to the Bureau of Mines of United States which the Federal Gov- ernment established in Pittsburgh. Every club member en- joyed the trip immensely. We will look forward to the time when the science club of Wash High can take a similar trip. Twelve girls of the sophomore history class of Avalon High accompanied their proctor to visit the Catacombs which have been reproduced in the old St. Patrick's Church from the ancient Christian burial places in Rome. Forty-one linotype machines, a composing room of editors, cartoonists and editorial writers numbering in hundreds, a cir- culation of 25,000 and a Sunday circulation of 300,000, an em- ployment of over 900 people gathered on four iloors were some of the amazing things learned by the members of the Travalon staff of Avalon High on their visit to the Pittsburgh Press. We, the Sesame staff, are hoping for such a chance to see how a large paper is edited. The annex of the high school building is to be equipped with a broadcasting station, microphones in the assembly hall, music room, auditorium and superintendenfs office. Pupils in any room can hear any announcement made by the superin- tendant or any one at the Mike. --The Mountain Echo, Al- toona High School. V It wou1dn't be a 'bad idea to remember this when we build our new building. 40 SESAME ' CONDUCT AND MANNERS 1. Courtesy is good will toward others. Treat others as you yourself would like to be treated. 2. Promptness at assembly and recitations is a sign that you are alive. Q , 3. Attention in a class room to the particular subject in hand is the only way to get profit from it. Otherwise you are a nuisance. 4. Stand erect and sit up straight. Look people frankly in the face. Don't slump and act as if you were born tired. 5. Impertinence is one of the worstoffenses against good manners. It may show itself in side remarks and comments upon others, by taking reproof suddenly, or by blurting out something in class whenever you happen to feel like it. 6. Chewing gum is well enough on the athletic iield when engaged in violent exercise, but has a cheap look under ordi- nary circumstances. 7. Communication during study hours or in recitations is seldom necessary. It generally means that your mind is wool- gathering. What you have to say will keep until intermission. ln the meantime be independent and self-reliant and settle down to work. Self-starters donit need to be cranked. 8. Move quietly about the building. The way in which you walk is an indication of self-control and poise. The little machine generally makes the most clatter. Loud talking or laughing may do for the wood-lots, but indoors they mean bed- lam. You detest the loud-mouthed person who exhibits him- self in public. Don't imitate him in any way. 9. Be honorable, truthful, and trustworthy in everything. The lack of these qualities is demoralizing. You become known as a cheat, liar, and a fraud, and people lose all con- fidence in you. It is hard to regain lost confidence. Better never to violate it. 10. President Coolidge said to a group of boys who called upon him at the White House and requested some advice from himg Work hard, and behave yourself. This is your job in a nutshell. School is your workshop for the time beingg the place where you hang out your sign and go into business for yourself. You are not working for the teacher, you are work- ing for yourself. Behave yourself like a man. Work, don't shirk.--New Castle Monitor. SESAME 41 Tourist: Yes, poor John was killed by a revolving crane. English Woman: My, what terrible birds you have in America! W. H. S. Night Watchman: Young man, are you going to kiss that girl ? She fstraightening upj : No, sir. Night Watchman: Here then, hold my lantern. W. H. S. 'sup pear oi umop aprsdn iiooq sgqi umm oi q8noua snogmo 91511 iglnom uenuqsaag ra King The seniors have no doubt of the fact that the freshmen will go to heaven-they are too green to burn. W. H. S. ' Lost: A cane by a student with a carved ivory head. If found please return to A. Frosh. W. H. S. First Stude: How do you like my room as a whole? Second Ditto: As a hole it's good, but as a room, not so hot. W. H. S. ' Customer: Do you have any night gowns 'F' Clerk: No, but we have some knapsacksf' W. H. S. 42 SESAME A METAPHOR OF LIFE WILLIAM 1. SMITH I The farce of life is but a mocking game Of kings and queens and all the roles of court. Each man must play against his fellow men, And strive to win in this ironic sport. II Each man begins the game at birth and plays Until the Judge and Master of all life The grim relentless spectre known as Fate Sees that 'tis fit to snatch him from the strife. III And in this game, each man has his just share Of all that makes existence sweet in truth. But who would live the best of life as man, Must forfeit life's high pleasures while in youth. IV Who would have glory in his highest power, Must scorn applause when merely two-thirds grown Who would be leader in his strongest hour, Must not too many minor joys have known. V So let the youth take care, lest in his haste To taste of life's exalted joy and rule, That in play of court he dons, as crown, The cap and bells, the emblem of the fool. mln, N. J '-afirnxn Q 8,41 v SESAME 43 V DORIS' SHOPPING LIST DO YOU WANT T0.walk down the street conscious of the fact that the ewes of all the girls you meet are fixed on you in admiration? ear a Stylepack Hat and you will accom- plish that very thing. They can be bought at Jack Hart's. rice 85.00. PERHAPS you are angry because you snagged that good pair of chiffon hose on a seat in Study Hall. ave yourself that worry. You can get good looking hose at Penney's that are cheagrget stand the wear and tear. Price 98c or 81.49. DO U NEED a scarf to brighten up last year's outfit. Something bright will add that touch of smartness that is so often lacking. Just the colors you need to correspond with your outiit. Alltprices. THESE SM LL pictures are just the thing for Xmas presents or simply spitfy to use as individual pictures for the school magazines. Any size you wish. Have your picture taken for t e Sesame,' at Harbaugh's. HOW ABOUT a good looking tie to wear in the senior plag' or perhaps at gra uation? T ey have just what you need at . H. Jones . Al sorts of color combinations at all prices. DO YOU NEED some new records for your Vic' so the gang can dance at your house to-morrow nite? Something ike Doin' a Racoon or Say So. Just the thing to play while Mau teach them that new step. They have them at Jones' usic Store. GIRLS, if you want to get Bill a Xmas present that will be appreciated and different, get him a box of Yardley's Shaving Accessories. One that is especially nice includes a quaint little wooden howl of soap, lavender talcum and lotion. Valentine and Murray's carries a complete line of Yard1ey's goods. Your welcome, DORIS. H Ma I hold your hand? She ell I suppose we ll have to start with the usual prelxmxnaries W H S Llbby No I sal O K Emma Necks W H S Little Bo Blue come blow your sax The nel hors are slee mg you mustn t relax edlcated time I-imgard Weaverj EUGE N E RE DA COMPLIMENTS Music and Dance Studio HL Ball Room Dancing Taught M I L L E R Privately DRUGGIST Corner Jefferson and Wylie Ave. Social Dance Every Wednesday Union Block and Saturday WASHINGTON, PA. WHAT' OUT OF TOWN? Send Flowers Through Our Telegraph Service All Over the World MCDONNELUS FLOWER SHOP 27 West Chestnut Street, Washington, Pa. Phone 733 Lou: l laid you sag' N. X. ? n '55 - i If' ' - . . OF rzoxoxoxoxcsixioicxxozasxozuxiozoxozcrxoxanzozcviozazq ' i i EN Rfgrwogns .CQ Oabinilritvifvioioioinioicri Sporting Goods and Hard- Ware TRY . Quality goods at standard GARUTHERS 'XE THE BESTOFALI. 239 West Chestnut Street Phone 179 .Courtesy and Service 0 O:0010i4bZ01ni4ri4Diavio20icvi0i4::2o1014ri1 Sentimental Youth: Do you know, darling, I used to kiss the very stamps you sent me, knowing that they had touched your sweet lips. His Light Love: Oh Jack, I used to moisten them on dear old Fido's nose. W. H. S. 'ff Tough Guy: For two cents I'd knock your block o . Wise Guy: Get away from me, you dirty pro- fessional. A W. H. S. Q0i0ioi4 li4i1tti4D14Di01lll7i4Difbitbi1rio:r1o11 W 5 DISTINCTIVE APPAREL F OR WOMEN--MISSES aug? 1 ur Imp WASHINGTON, PA. BELL PHONE 64 . .LITLE Lumber AND BUILDERS' SUPPLIES Hall Avenue, near Chestnut Street Depot YVASI-IINGTON, PA. 0. rjoiojmiuioil 'O Joe: Yes sir, some one aimed a base, cowardly egg at me. Mary: Oh, my! what kind of an egg is that 'F' Joe: A base, cowardly egg is one that hits you then runs. W. H. S. Freshman fpassing p1umher,s shop and reading sign Cast Iron Sinks J E-hgh, anybody knows that. Doesn't Mr. Stevens know what an Honor Boll is? W. H. S. ART TIL' ' AT YOUR BEST I FHIITUERIFH iszszzz last '5 5 'HF' , charges are reasonable 'W , I I Q us ze ar In ' l X x A Real Likenessv I Vai A, N XA L b I n - QPHUTDERAPHY 14.41 EVANS STUDIO 90 North Main Street Phone 2100-J WASHINGTON, PA Pub I10l!i4 lil OzO 'Q oys and Girls- You are always welcome df MARSHALL'S 'We do not intend to B11 this space with flattery, etc.-telling you how much we think of you and what a wonderful school you have, etc. It is our desire to pass you a word of appreciation and renew our invitation to make The Store of Marshall your store. We thank you for your confidence and assure you that your requirements in our line, whether they be large or small, will be given careful consideration. The boys and girls of to-day are the men and women of to-morrow -we realize the importance of your coniidence through fair and square methods. FRED S. MARSHALL Dry Good: As Dry Goods Should Be P1014 5101011 DID!! 'Q COMPLIMENTS OF BADGER ELECTRIC 21 West Maiden Street Washington, Pa. riuioznioic 'Q What are you scratching your head for ? Pm trying to get an inspiration. That's a new name for them. W. H. S. Johnny grabbed me last night and said he was go- ing to kiss me. y I bet you were scared, I was-I thought for a minute he was going to back out. W H S Let me kiss you under the mistletoe. Say, I wouldn't let you kiss me under an anaes- thetic. W H S Say kids, did you know that Mr. Morris is afraid of a vgick-up? es, he turned down a Plretty girl's offer. W. . S. Mr. Kelley Cduring first two periodsjz What is in the air besides nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, etc.? Freshie: Music. I W. H. S. uicio11D11bioi4 b14Sit0W COMPLIMENTS OF G . A . H R D 92 North Main Street Washington, Pa. lioioi4 Anclent H1story Prof And how many com mandments dxd Moses recelve? Clyde Jamlson Ten Clyde fabsent mlnded yi It s second down and mne to go W H S gfrofessor Where d1d all the cootles go after the war Stude Search mel W H S After School Dance: or Partxe: COMPLIMENTS ,,,,,, ,,,, PALAGE UF SWEETS For Your Lu nche S and Refresh ELEGTRIO G0 ms The Best Place in Town to Eat 9 North Main Street THOMPSON'S H A R DWA R E IN WASHINGTON Prof.: And vslhgt halipens kvlren you break one? of - l LET Youn OWN Dxscmzrxox Bs Youn TU'ron. -Hamlet. Good Advice, Too. Visit Our Studio, Examine Our Portraiture and Judge for Yourself. Our Prices Are Most Attractive THE I-IARBAUGH STUDIO North Main Street A Discount Gwen 'Dress for the Occasion And you can be sure that you are STYLE CORRECT lf you buy your Wearables at this new and most modern store 'X'-G 5? .N-jp vusmncvou IIA. Maln and Beau Streets Washington to All Students A NATION WIDE INSTITUIIDIO l.G.PER's.NEI 00- C HIS NEW SUIT 0F IIIGII GRADE HARDWARE Once upon a time the up and coming young man bought his new sunt xn the Hardware De partment and xt was guaranteed to wear To day he buys it at our store We ve lmproxed the fit consid erably, and xt wears almost as long X is i in cl. 'Rfk-'11 I Q gig zu 59 fg- vit It was a wet day, and as the pretty g1rl entered the crowded car a man rose to his feet No you must not give up your seat I 1ns1st, sa1d the young woman You may 1ns1st as much as you hke, IIIISS, w he reply ' I'm gettmg oss hlelres Miss Booz 1n Study Hall Do you people 1n here want to study or talk? VOICGS Talk WHS ' ' , Pa. 101011 412101014 u ' H ' I I 'W I . 1 .f. J' - sv. tK'f5'1'H'5:. 'I Q. ' A iii. . I ,if L Z 4, ' ' Q U . ' . . n ,, n , , gc I 'I L Q I t , 6 ' . . .' . . ' 1, . , . ' , as as 'e H d ID wi 8' L Ou ts for All Out oors Three White Barbers NANONAL STORES co' Flrst class service Fred R. Knodle, Manager The Llttle Shop Wlth a Big Formerly B s S8 NATIONAL ARMY AND ou'r Member A. M. B. of A. ING STORES, INC. 25 East Beau Sheff 132 West Chestnut Street MILLER BROS., Props. Washlngton, Perma. D14hibi1l10itvi? EACH ROOTER A COACH Pass! pass! Get back you fool. They're going to pass. . . . OIT side! off side! VVake up there, you line. . . . What the d-1? Fifteen yards for what! You robber! . . . Don't tackle him! Fair catch, you sap. He's got his hands up. . . . Smack 'em down. . . . Smash his face. . . . Beat his ears down. . . . Smear that guy. . . . Boo-o-o-o! ' You dirty bum. How much they paying you? . . . Go home and learn the rules. ' 4 . . Shut ug you guys. We gotta be sportsman like. . . . ' utter ngers! Butter fingers! Pick it up and run with it. . . . Hey, can't y' hear the signals? . . . What are you throwing your head- gear oii' for? You can't play anyway. . . . Hold it up, referee fwhistlel here' comes a substitute. . . . One two three four five six. Hey, byou dirty bum, where do you think your walking to- ew Yor ? . . . No, lady, that ain't a 70-yard penalty. The quarter's up. W. H. S. vj1vi1litDi1 ar11l NEW YORK Compliments of RESTAURANT Servkig Nguiin? bg: th? best HUB CLOTHING STORE ort B. I1 T96 WASHINGTON, PA. 98 West Chestnut Street C O O K ' S COMPLIMENTS Newsdealer Confectonery OF Radio 184 South Main Street A FRIEND 'e 8 lioioim, SNAPPY FURNISHINGS Have Xou Your I-hgh School Buckle Yet? Youll Find Them Here Only C H .IGNES Men s Wear 37 North Mam Street Jumor If we ever have another war wxth the Brltxsh I know a good may to camouflage our shlps and alrplanes Semor Yes hows that?' them and the Enghsh won t be able to see them W H S Thls match won t hght Washa madda wlth lt? I dunno It ht all r1 t a minute ago Juniori Why just ,paint 'U. S. jokes' all over - H. s. ' J 141110119 SURTS TO YOUR MEASURE MY SPECIALTY Phone 3484 ' OR 2 5 THE TAIL Its Not Where You Are-Its What You Get for Your Money and How CLEANING 39 West Chestnut Street REMODELING Washington, Pa. vierloiarixrioicxrillicritxicvioitlierisritritrihilts OUT OF THE WAY, LESS T0 PAY FREEDMAN FURNITURE CO. CGMPLETE HOME FURNISHEBS J eiferson Avenue, Just Around the Corner Off Chestnut Street Out of the High Rent District Phone 180 Qotoie Quality Clothes 'ii' For Men, Young Men and Boys Exclusive-Not Expensive JACK HART Fashion Park Clothes SHOP HERE AND SAVE H W LOHMAN We Aim to Glve 'SGPVICG Prlce and Quallty Curtams and Draper1es Made to Order Teacher S1t down Student I wont Teacher Then stand up I refuse to be d1s obeyed Teacher It g1ves me geat pleasure young man to give you 60 per cent Student Why don t you glve me 90 per cent and have a rlp roaring time? W H S N Follow the Brass Foot Prmts J N C CAMPBELL FINE SHOES Bell Phone 309 J 28 North Maln Street Washlngton Pa 4 Q u 0 9 9210101011 W '. , . . : 9 9 , is . 5 ' O . I . . . w.o,1 u ' n s 0 o P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . 1 Teacher Johnny, name live animals of the Arctic region Johnny Reynolds. Four polar b ars and a se l . W H S She knew he was an en 'neering student because he left blue prints on her nec W H. S. Coach What s1ze sh es do you wear? Bxg Lou Well I wear tens, but elevens feel so well, I always wear twelve W H YVHOLESALE AND RETAIL Magazines, Books and News papers Stationery Olllce and School Supplies 47 North Maxn Street WASHINGTON PA D119 SIMON WHITE S SONS Monuments SHARP S FURNITURE Opposite Postoffice STORE 68 West Malden Street 110 West Chestnut Street Good Furniture at Reasonable Prices Columbus Heatmg and Ventdatmg Company MANUFACTURERS OF The Columbus System of Mechanical Warm Au- Heating and Ventilating COLUMBUS, 0 PITTSBURGH PA , as 'ss ' , ss e a .ss : S6 ' . 0 39 - , cc ' S ,U . . S. Q' A C. L. Sharp 1908, B. S. Sharp 1915 I ' - l 9 f, 9 9 'O s , rwmmw Escyulhm Affiliated With Wright-Metzler Company ESTABLISHED 1860 PROGRESSING 1928 MAY WE REMIND YOU THAT CHRISTMAS IS JUST A MONTH OFF? A R C i ,tttf Q'-515.1 ' iimx... As everyone knows-half the fun of Christmas is the shopping for others. For months and months we have gone about with a watchful eye-looking for ideas- ordering far in advance those delightful novelties that you will hail as an inspira- tion. Isn't it pleasant to he a modern, and choose modern gifts from a modern store like this? Gifts from all over the world, come to make a brief stay here 'until you should come and select the ones that please you most. ' Early shopping is so much more satisfac- tory and pleasant . . . why not start your's now? VALENTINE 8: MURRAY PHARMACISTS George NVashington Hotel Building WASHINGTON, PA. S Bell Telephone 2900 J, BERNS BAKER GUY WOODWARD 20 West Chestnut Street ?,IO0l?rG59R S Specializing in Young Men's GRAHAM BROTHERS TRUCKS Clothes 41 East Maiden Street WASHINGTON PENNA Phone 1032 -0-0-s BEHRINGER MEAT HOOD TIRES AND TUBES MARKET I F 8z S AUTO ACCES- QUALITY MEATS SORIES 81 TIRE CO. 47 West Chestnut Street 188 North Main Street Phones 3740 3741 A'rwA'rEn KENT RADIOS She I m very tempermental, I have the soul of an artist painter W H S He k1ssed her on the bridge at midnightg He Il never kiss her there again, Cause the dentist pulled out her bridge work, And her nose 11037 nge? her chin. S 'Q . He :,: Yeh, I can tell from your face that your a A At least I can't call you two faced. ' cswhy ers y You wouldn't use that one if you had another! W. H. S. Waiter: You wan' zoup ? Diner: Do I gotta take zoup ? ' Waiter: Thats zoup to gon. T The boy stood on the burning deck, 1 The hair fell all 33013 IES neck-Dandruff. 'b ' THE ORIGINAL White Star Line BUS SERVICE iT0.. LINCOLN HILL CLAYSVILLE WEST ALEXANDER TRIADELPHIA ELM GROVE WHEELING MORGANTOWN FAIRMONT CLARKSBURG PITTSBURGH CAMBRIDGE ZANESVILLE COLUMBUS Every Hour Leaving From the Street Car Office Corner Main and Beau Streets PHONES 100 AND 763 WASHINGTON TRANSPORTATION GO Visit the Place Wlth Pure Food Service and Cleanliness Get Acquainted With Our Bill of Fare SANITARY RESTAURANT 48 West Chestnut Street 1010101113 ZELT'S DRUG STORE 109 South Main Street Prescriptions Accurately Com pounded Delivery to All Parts of City JOHN W ZELT P D 9 1 OQ rioit 1 , u I . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM G. JOHNSTON CO. PITTSBURGH, PA. Manufacturers and Distributors of School 'Supplies Our Reputation Has Been Established by Quality and Service SATISFACTORY MATERIAL AT MODERATE PRICES I Books and M Stationery HND everything that you expect to find in a book and stationery store, you'll find at Ward's. Greeting cards, card party tallies and favors-and in our Business Equip- ment Department, everything for an office from paper clips to desks and filing cabi- nets. WARD'S BOOK STORE 15 East Beau Street Washington, Pa. r1x11o1ct11hicrio1tlZ1li47i1bioi014 Mr. Horner: What! late again? Just what's your excuse this time? Joe: Well, you see it was this way-er-stop me if you've heard this one. W. H. S. Howard: I feel chilled to the bone. Bob: Then you'd better putia heavier hat on. W. H. S. Lester Cohen: I feel like gamblingg Bob, you and Ed shake the bones to see who buys the smokes. Did you hear about the accident in Scotland? No, what was it ? ' Two taxicabs collided, and eighteen Scotchxnen were hurt. W. H. S. I - He fat the dancej : May I have the last dance with ou? She: You've already had it, big boy. W. H. S. Bread, bread, give me bread, cried the actor, and the curtain came down with a roll. P E N LUXURY BREAD Sanitary Cleaning The Sweetest of Them Dyeing-Repair-mg Phones 952-3152 133 South Maln Street WA S H I N GT O N Washington Pa BAKING CO FULTON S GARAGE FOR Alemlte Servlce Atlantlc Gas M1ller Tires and Slmplex Plston Rmgs 899 East Malden Street Washington Pa ' ' All S s 'Q 9 Things That Make a Car Run Smoothly 4 IF YOU WANT TO DRESS CORBECTLY At a Low Cost and be sure of getting your money's worth Buy your clothes at LEE SCHOENTHAL 27 East Beau Street Washington, Pa. Vo 1 FIRST BANK Sc TRUST COMPANY WASHINGTON, PA. - Resources over S7,500,000.00 MEMBER OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM We Solicit Your Business loi4rjtvi11i1 Q. Man in Water: Help! help! I can't swim. Life Guard: Well, this is a nice time to brag about it. W. H. S. They say that Gentlemen Prefer Blondesf' Well, if all the men were gentlemen what would the bru- nettes do? W. H. S. Mr. Horner: Where are you going? Student: You should know, you made out my schedule. PIANOS RADIOS VICTROLAS and the Best of . EVERYTHING IN MUSIC G. W. P. JONES MUSIC CO. The Complete Music House 56 North Main Sreet SELF EXPRESSION A GHERE are perfectly natural reasons why thousands of high schools all over the country have school publications. It was bound to come in Washington. We hope to see SESAME continue successfully, and we are proud to have a hand in its issue, as printers of the publication. WARD PRINTING CO. QbZ0ioiIi0llD1o1I Iri1 Well, there's two couples in Wash Hi that know what its like to he in the spotlight. At any rate the party that came back in Doc's' car from Duquesne certainly got an eyeful. W. H. S. Junior: ,Between you and me what do you think of Jack's girl? Senior: Between you and me not so much, but alone,-oh boy! . I I . . - . . EVERYTHING FOR THE OF FICE ' i See Us for All Kinds of Typewriters, Sold, Rented and Repaired A Desks, Chairs, Filing Equipment, Steel Shelving, Cash Registers, Safes and Supplies h Washington Typewriter and Office Equipment Co. , P 57 West Chestnut Street Phone 2919 A fellow told me I looked 11ke you ' Where is he--I'll knock his block oil' ' You'll find his body down the street I've kllled hirn alrea dy. WHS A St Peter Who is knocklng? It IS I St Peter Sorry but we have enough school teachers now WM J WARRICK Jr FLORIST Phone 3374 9 East Beau Street Presentauon Boquets and Decorat1ons The Wash Jeff Cox-sage IS Just the thing for dances and party wear Worn on the shoulder Chic and absolutely correct 1101105 COMPLIMENTS WASHINGTON PA MBVEHII. PLUMBING, HEATING 81, SUPPLY 00. J. L. SCHELI,'President C. M. BROMLEY, Secretary 8: Treasurer W. J. BROMLEY, Vice President W. M. CRILE, General Manager Washington Mould, Machine 8: Foundry Co. Forge Shop, Machine Shop, Foundry, Glass House Moulds, Electric Welding, Acetylene Welding Bell Phone 1809 Washington and Beau Streets Washington, Pa. r S OPEN A CHARGE AccoUNT S. A. M E Y E R C O., Jewelers Diamonds Elgin and Benrus Watches 64 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pa. Teacher: What is a geyser? Johnny: It's a fountain of water gone crazy with the heat. ' W. H. s. Q Tall Bandit frobhing trainj : I want all the money from the men and a kiss from the ladies. Short Bandit: C'mon Jack, never mind the kisses. Get the coin. Old Maid: You keep stillg the tall man's robbing the train. b11l COMPLIMENTS OF ' Dunbar Sc Wallace Lumber Co. Everything to Build Anything CALL 451 School Days Are Pzcture Days our photograph ns the surest way of preserv ing that school girl complexion. 7726 Weller Stuzllo Nt ' .,,,3,.-HT