West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1913 volume:

gEElDlQBBDlillllD i to ft c£c__l 2 tn mmmmmii L ArwooK 'll THIS BOOK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO CLIFFORD G SALT UALIT BT CLASS or Four ■HE old soldier is always an inspiration to us-—for does he not typify one of the highest forms of self-sacrifice? When we look at him, we do not see a feeble old man—our vision is of a stalwart warrior, enduring every hardship —the weary march, the rude camp, the storm bound bivouac—in order to win a final triumph in the front rank of the charge. We picture a veteran, braving the enemy’s bullets to rescue a wounded comrade, or scouting within the lines of the foe, or leading the forlorn hope against the impregnable out]X st. We sec in him a hero, willing to give his life for his home and his country. It matters not to us whether he served in the ranks, or was a general of brigade—we attribute to him the same bravery, the same unselfishness, the same moral and physical heroism. We never ask what he is worth—financially—for he has won that which is more than gold. Did you ever realize that there is a certain parallel in the way the public generally regards a high school pupil? Just as the old soldier is estimated on the supposition that he has won his battles, just as we think of him as always a victor and a hero, so a high school student is judged to have gained his triumphs, and if he fails to show his mettle, is as much a disappointment as a veteran who turns out to be a coward or a thief. Just as the faded uniform is a mark to us of courage and bravery, so the diploma is the sign of efficiency and learning- whether held by the slowest student or the valedictorian. Just as we simply ask, Were you a soldier?’’ and not Were you honorably discharged?” or Did you serve clear through the war?” so the question is most frequently not. Did you graduate?” but Were you in high school?” And the judgment too frequently is based on the fact of enrollment. and not on the final triumph. So. then, if we arc to assume so high a place in the life of our community, is it not to be a matter of pride to us to justify the confidence placed in us? If it is to be taken for granted that we arc suixrior intellectually and morally, shall we not strive to make the assumption fact? Are we not false to the trust imi oscd in us if we fail to win good scholarship, politeness and courtesy of demeanor, honesty in act and word, integrity in thought and deed, purity in mind and heart? Shall we not strive as diligently to measure up to the standard set for us as the soldier takes pride in striving to meet the measure set for him? Let us, then, set up our creed and not remit our diligence until our names arc proudly inscribed on the greatest Roll of Honor in the world—the hearts of our associates and friends. a Five !S The Facuity R. H. Jordan, Principal. English: Marie R. Acomb Edward A. Blomfield Hannah M. Griffith Blaine McKusick Clara L. Mandeville E. Dudley Parsons Edith Penney Mary E. Raines Harriet J. Sawyer Jenny L. Teeter Grace Watts Latin: Robert J. Barnes Mary T. Brewer Eliza Kay Brown Louise E. Dunbar Elizabeth P. Fairfield German: Susan B. Heffernan Carl O. Ki.oepfer French: Jennie I. Hiscock Martha L. Tobin Mathematics: Maud G. Beck Thomas P. Gruwell Clara B. Hubachek Mary Kerr Francis E. Pray Lillian J. Stbrret Martha B. West History: Effie J. Kennedy Irene P. McKeehan Amanda J. Sundean Mabel H. Thomas Winifred E. Turner Civics: Albert J. Lobb Chemistry: Jessie F. Caplin Clifford G. Salt Physics: Samuel N. Coher John H. Cook Botany: Deborah M. Anderson Stenogra pity: Larmon 0. Cummins Henry W. Dark Geography: Charles E. Huff Drawing: Agnes I. Lodwick Mary L. Willard Mecho meal Drawing: Ray L. Southworth Domestic Art and Science: Mary L. Knox Mary R. von Storch Manual Training: George A. Campbell Guy R. Lander William D. Robertson M usic: Letitia Burnham Donald M. Ferguson iguiipa Seven TO the hapless reader of this volume, Greetings In this, the 1913 Hesperian, an effort has been made to include all the activities of our school. We have tried to make it essentially a West High Book. It is our sincere hope that it meet with the approval of every reader, and that it will, to some extent, be a pleasant reminder of his or her high school life. Although the work entailed in its production has not been altogether disagreeable, nevertheless it is not without a sigh of relief that we now turn to our make up work. 39n fl emonam Dorothy Grimes Lillian Hughes Nine RESHM class: Take Heed, Freshie Freside, we know by using tact That we can teach you how to act; So don’t say 'tis a sacrifice To listen to our good advice. Do not rush madly down the hall And on a paper slip and fall; But take your time and wait a while And then go slowly down the aisle. () Freshic try to spare your smile! Don’t smile at Sophie all the while. For his bright thoughts are not for thee-As you will soon be sure to sec. He cares not for a Freshman’s guile But revels in a Senior’s smile; So save your smiles and don’t despair Just softly to your seat repair. Your courtesy don’t fail to show As when you to the lunch room go Be it a sandwich or a pic— Always say “thanks” for what you buy. You will the teacher quite annoy If you these rules do not employ; So whisper not when you’ve a chance Nor slyly at your neighbor glance. Now Frcshic. if you persevere. And harken to these rules severe. And ne’er commit the slightest sin. You mav the love of Seniors win. Katherine Benner. Ten MOMORE CLASS HWO years ago wc found ourselves for the first time in the sanctified precincts of West 1 ligh. In the beginning of things we were a joy unto ourselves alone; but the ever increasing list of our deeds and misdeeds has been noised afar, and now the name of our class has appeared almost once in the columns of the “Sj ectator. We are indeed progressive. From the first wc have been a conscientious class. Never one of us has failed to clap in the auditorium to shorten third period. Last year, upon our return as Sophomores, we found that a heterogeneous mass of Freshmen were overrunning the place, and that they needed our restraining hand. This we gladly gave, and warded off all dangers from all the blessed traditions of our school. Next year we hope to become Juniors, and the responsibility will not be unpleasant. And finally, if we are good, we may attain the mighty eminence and graduate. Thus, having had a pleasant past, and seeing a golden future, wc can give the Freshman Class a large number of uplifting suggestions. To the Class of 1914 TUB June class of 1912 was the first class which had attended West High four full years; and West High was proud of it. You, when you finish, will be the first class 1 have seen through the four years in West High; and I feel particularly interested in you. Last year I said of the present Senior Class, that their scholarship was in general, good. You are better. I said that the mcml ors of that class had taken imjjortant parts in the various activities of the school; the same statement applies to you. Of course it should; otherwise West could not keep up her standard. But. at any rate. I am glad to feel sure that you are keeping it up. I think I may well congratulate you on your class organization, which took place February 27th. A class may be judged by its officers; in this case I feel sure the judgment will be most favorable to you. In numbers you are not very different from the class of last year; but I think we can scarcely hope to see West High crowded to any greater extent than it now is. One hundred-fifty of you have a better chance of getting that for which you are here, than two hundred would have; for we still have not our hoped-for improvements—more class rooms, larger manual training rooms, larger and better arranged lunch rooms, and a gymnasium. You want these improvements, of course. As upper classmen of the school, you can do a great deal in this respect to help West High- Sincerely your friend, Thomas P. Gruwell. Junior Officers ROBERT TOWEY. President MARIAN WHITE. Vice President MERLE FENTON. Secretary CLIFFORD BORDEN. Treasurer The committee work of the Junior Class was done by the above officers, and an Executive Committee consisting of Doris Egge, Dorothy Brown. Marjorie Laws, Russell Burchard. and Jonathan Shearer. We of the June Class of 1914 have reason to feel proud of the high standing wc have maintained in all branches of school activities. Wc have shown our supremacy in football, basketball, and track, and our scholarship has l cen of the best. We are now nearing our last year in the school and wc hope that when it comes our time to graduate we will lx; remembered as the lx;st class ever graduated from West High. _ _ RonFDT rnwpv Thirteen ■ The Ballad of a Junior-Man Apologies to Oliver Wendell Holmes’ “The Oyster Man.” It was a tall young Junior-man, indeed 'twas not a churl— He sjit sedately at his desk, his brain was in a whirl; The daughter of a banker-man, that was a Senior slim Sat “Kitty-comer” from his seat, ’most opposite to him. It was the pensive Junior-man that saw the lovely maid Ui on a fatal morning, smile at him unafraid; A sweet, bold look, so cunningly, as much as if to say, “Now do make haste young Junior-man. you see, I’ve paved the way. A thought came to the Junior-man, and to himself said he, I guess I must be deep in love;” and then he laughed in glee— “I read it in a story-book, that for to kiss his dear, Lcander swam the Hellesj ont—but will do this here.” And he has torn a leaflet loose, and 'cross the shining space Then he has jotted, “Smile once more—just grant me this one grace.” He slyly passes them across—more words as sweet as dew; A teacher’s gruff voice breaks the strain, he grasps the billet-doux! Out spoke the bitter teacher-man. “And what is this, tell me?” “Twas nothing but a clipping, sir; his voice did shake slightly. “And what do you, pray tell, me, sir. with clippings of this style— A-begging for a loving look, a-begging for a smile?” Out S|K)ke the iron-hearted man, “Now get thee hence, my lad I’ll meet you at the oflicc soon; the issue will 1 c sad. And as for you. Miss Senior Maid, take that scat over there And keep it permanent, and of some future wrong take care!” Alas for those two loving ones! For those who’d sweetly planned! For he was taken to the “Head. and from the school was “canned!” But fate has interposed for them, in pity of their ban, And now they’re keeping house for two. on the “installment plan' Merle Fenton. Ii-fm-h. ipunpa Fifteen eailK5FERi4i Ipiilf53 To the Class of 1913 T 10 you it may seem that in the four years just passed you have been given enough advice; nevertheless I feel that I must add more, w One of the most important things for you to remember jL Jfl is that good training helps one to success, and that prepar- : ation is obtained much easier than it was a generation ago. The untrained man is under a heavier handicap as the ! •:i! 1;,’! “uly skilled men and women Whether a man be his own master in the filling of these jxjsitions depends mainly on the man and his training. Think of your mind as a muscle to lx developed. Don’t cheat it or neglect it, or you pay the cost. Plan to earn your own living, whether you feel the necessity of doing it or not. Don’t be in debt to Society. If your four years in high school has helped you to something higher and better, it has accomplished much. I hojx it has. Wishing you all possible success. I am Sincerely yours. C. G. Salt. June Senior Officers OLIVER BUSWELL. President JOSEPHINE WILCOX. Secretary LOUISE AM I DON. Vice President CLARE LONG. Treasurer |N the past four years we have worked through the cocoon of Freshman youthful ignorance. As Sophomores and Juniors we began gradually to see “things as they are.” Now, as Seniors, we are about to rest ourselves upon the somewhat fragile wings of our diplomas and seek “more worlds to conquer. In the first stage of High School Life our horizon was so limited that many of us did not realize that the world contained more persons than ourselves. Gradually, however, as we got glimpses of the world, we began to sec others in the same situation with ourselves. T o most of us it has come suddenly, as a revelation; and not until. in the Senior year, we were eagerly thinking of leaving High School; that there were others all around us. with whom i{ was profitable to associate. It seemed to me that just as the thrill of graduation came to those who left in January, they were suddenly conscious of the loss involved in leaving their friends and a school like West. We have lxx?n together now four years. We have seen each other changed from youngsters to that form which, when matured by exjjerience will make a man or a woman. We know each other's faults and mistakes as well as virtues. It is for these reasons, I believe, that there is a spirit of class community between us which will go far to hold us true to ourselves, to each other, and to West High. Oliver Biswell. Sixteen The Senior Executive Committee Cora Storms Roger Kennedy Helen Leavitt Amulf U eland Dorothy Rcndell 1913 Election Returns I landsomest boy—K E X X EDY Most popular boy—WEST Smartest bov—K EX X E1) Y Most studious boy —BUSWELL Prettiest girl—L. AMIDON Bcswell Crookcr U ELAM) Bus well Bcswell Minor Kennedy Rossman Sidnam Comb Most popular girl—REN DELL Smartest girl—NOR DO A R DEN Most studious girl—STORMS Best looking teacher—LOBB Most popular teacher- -SALT I Ianlest teacher—PENNEY Easiest teacher -SUN DEA N Laziest—H EDWALL Best bluffer—CROOKER Best dresser—RUB EL Best fusser—MILES Most conceited—O. LAIRD Most skittish—REN DELL L. Amidon Landers Storms Rendell Nordgarden Kell Turner Knox Caplin Lobb IIeffernan Brown Barnes Cook Allen Crooker Clune Scott SlDNAM Miles Buswell Mr. Jensen Wold Daniel Mr. Barnes Miles i 19U The Seniors If in this space, you find your face Annexed to that which ain’t the case, Remember We did our best with truth and jest. We tried not to be hateful. For what you are about to get May you be duly grateful. eaHHE5FETei4l IPiTlIESS Gladys Albrecht “ The Lord tempereth the wind to the shorn lamb. Gladys has a warm heart, we presume. Gerald Allaksok ‘‘.•1 proper stripling, and an amorous.’' Steady Gerald, steady! Henry Allen What should a man do but be merry'-” With becoming modesty he assumes the weight of 250 pounds. Louise Amidon And bid the cheek be ready with a blush.” Is there anyone who doesn’t like her? Ruth Amidon All virtue summed up in a little.” When I am king, you shall be queen. Gerda Anderson Her hair is not more summer than her heart.” Chaste as an icicle. Twenty Adele Angel “Angels are bright still. Whisht, I hear a mouse! Maurice Baker like this place, and willingly would waste my time in it. He has a cold heart for a baker. Elizabeth Bearxes Who owes not all to her beauty. Why not bend the other way some time? Helen Bell “She rightly does inherit Heaven s graces. She knows where her own shoe pinches. Katherine Benner She sighs the lack of many a thing she sought. Kind-er Bituminous! Stella Bingham Seek no further,— it is site'. Look into her face and hold the comers of your mouth down if you can. ihtsutpi ipuiipS Twentv-one Amy Blichfeldt “ Nature made her what she is, and ne'er made sic another.” Edith Brooks Far from the madding croud's ignoble strife, Her sober wishes never learned to stray.” Lyle Brundage What is 'worth doing, is worth doing well. She has a sober, thoughtful way. Helen Bryant “ Thy hands are full of promise.” Silent but saccharine. Oliver Busweli. “11 'hat an expressive name.” ’E don’t think that dancing is ’armless, it’s ’armful. Dorothy Caswell Hew doth the little busy bee improve each shining hour.” Modest and virtuous. nei4i 19u Twenty-two Dudley Catlin Happy am I, from care I am free. Nice but nubbly. C H A R LES Cll A M BE R LA I NT “As sure as a gun. Charles, take that right out of your mouth. Orville Chapin “To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day. His life is one “dem’d” horrid grind. Edith Chase “.4 merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. “Call me ‘Edy,’ guys.” Lawrence Christy “The force of his own merit makes his way. He must be a very good boy, we never hear anything about him. Ruth Cli ne “Give life to this dark world which lieth dead; Spread forth thy golden hair. Say that again, please. eay C5PER! w igmipi Twenty-three Robert Clyborne “They also serve who only staml and wait.” He has a deep mind—in fact most of it is in his feet. Gertrude Coffin “Sunshine is red When it shines on her head” A coming artist. Who’s Coffin? Alfred Collins Our actions are our own; their consequences belong to Heaven ” From the lake district—a romanticist. Russell Colotox “But hail, thou goddess sage and holy, Hail, divinest Melancholy!” They wrong thee much. Ruth Comb All orators are dumb when beauty pleadeth.” She says she thinks she isn't nearly as pretty as she really is. Herbert Crooker Where the drink goes in. there the zvit comes out” “Herb is so shy—so very shy of maidens. I9UIID9 Twenty-four Ethel Crosby “Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful. She looks intelligent. Mamie Dahlstrom “What sweet delights a quiet life affords They are only truly great who are truly good. Lewis Daniel “ Don't glom my whiskers!” Having cured himself of the measles, he considers himself a competent horse doctor. Paul Danz “A polite man is one who listens. But how he loves his laugh. Myron Dasset “.4 mother's pride, a father's joy. Believe me, if all those endearing young charms were put in a lump they’d make a dimple. Wendell Downs “Much study is a weariness of the flesh. Xo, little fly. he won’t hurt you. jpjJllpS Twenty-five Grace Du Bois “ Honest labor bears a lovely face. Age, I do defy thee! Halbert Dunn “A fine volley of words, gentlemen, and well shot off.” Sir, your wit ambles well. Stella Edblman Sky aspiring and ambitious thoughts.” She would be famous. Florence El.mquist “Every trait of beauty may be traced to some virtue.” We almost had to make a special plate for Florence. Karl Erjchsen Genius is the highest type of reason ” Pleased with what he gets. Olive Erickson “My heart is like a singing bird. Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-wee, to-witta-woo! hELSHPERLOT I Twenty-six Edmund Everts “On their own merits, modest men are dumb. Consider then how dumb this “shark” must be. Ethel Fay ”Spirits gay and kindly heart. Youth so apt! Louise Fenstermacher “A merry heart that laughs at care It’s a bear, it’s a bear. •Notice: this is poetry. Grace Ferguson I have a heart with room jor every joy.' Like, and love, and never fear. Don Flower Better not t'know so much, than t'know so much tit'taint so. I am Don Flower, the cynic. Hildur Folin “Silence is golden, but ice look or diamonds when she speaks. We both enjoy and miss her. Twenty-seven Roy Glomstad “Nowhere so busy a man as he there was.” Why allow him to be at large, girls,—he has money ? Haynes Fowler “A wise man does not talk.” He’s the guy that put the water in milk. Paul Francis ”A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confidant to-morrows.” He would be a mechanic. Sprague Gee “With dignified air, and important ” What is love ? Adeline Gibbs “Genteel in personage ” To be rational is so glorious a thing. Lucy Gibbs “ Here shall we see No enemy But winter and rough weather.” M-m-m-m, Babel Twenty-eight Helen Goetzenburger “A winning way, a pleasant smile. Sweet Sixteen? Magaret Griffith So womanly, so benign, so meek. What more can we say ? Francis Hale “ Hail, the conquering hero comes. Hail fellow, well met! Landreth Harrison There were art in his head an'twould out. He would shave Van Tuyl. Mildred Haynes “ This life is most jolly. A little skeezicks! Marie Hill In simple and pure soul I come to you. What more can we ask ? Turn Iv-nine Cherstie Hylen With modest mien and soul of virtue rare. A forehanded lass who’s never unprepared. Lillian Hughes A kindly smile to all she lent. Lucilk Hughes A pretty maiden is a welcome guest. O. what we know alx ut you! Marian Hutchinson “She is most womanly.” What more can she want us to say. Clement Jacobson It’s folly to display one's wisdom all at once. Yes. fine words! We wonder where you stole them. Dorothy Johnson “My true love hath my heart and I have his.” For further informat ion referto page forty-three. Thirty Earl Johnson He thinks too much, such men are dangerous.'' Why these looks of care? Myrtle Johnson “Sued, be not proud of those two eyes. Multiplicity of Joviality. Mathilda Johnston “ Honest labor bears a lovely face. We look up to her,—she’s tall. Ruth Jokris “ A sweet and virtuous soul. Good morning, have you used Pear’s Soap? Frances Kell “A still and gentle conscience.' The Muses’ handmaid. Roger Kennedy Bold, quick, ingenious, capable. I have said so, therefore I am ri ht. Thi rty-one Mary Lasley “ Too innocent for coquetry. We like her just the same. Miriam Kosing “ The beauty oj her hair bewilders me. “Not only a dream, but a fact.” Verne Kupus “Blessings on thee little man. If you were only barefoot, Verne. Ormond Laird “ tell you they need more men like me. His highest ambition is to own two collar buttons. Ruth Landers And sickerly she had a likcrous eye. Ain’t that swell ? Lloyd Laird Why thou silly gentleman. Too young for love. q|IIC5lJL'RL4i jyjJlIES Thirty-two Ivan Lawrence “ He thinks little and knows less. The bad man of the senior Class. Helen Leavitt “ Her face is fair, her heart is true.’ Aint that c-u-t-e. Eleanor Leerskov “They that know no evil will suspect none. She don’t believe that Peter ever picked those pickled peppers. Marjory Leland I am sure care's an enemy to life. Obey that impulse, then. Jay Levy “.4 not heed hadde he with brown visage. He played on the Junior football team. Curses! Clare Long “It is an honorable kind of thievery. What’s the matter with “Shorty”? Thirty-three Sil� E5FER! W 9U Gladys Martin “A thing of beauty is a joy jor ever. Gladys, you mustn’t expect us to say any more ’cause beauty is its own reward. William Maxwell “Every man has his faults, and honesty is his. Possessor of a high ambition: too high to put in such a small place as this. Ethel McGregor “She doeth all things well. Ethel, we wish you had written for the Annual. Frances McKechnie “Frances's the queen among the flowers, The whale o' womankind. Cheer up. Frances, “The lofty oak from a small acorn grows. ” Charlotte Merrill “ Never elated while one man's oppressed; Never dejected while another's blessed. A good one to tell your secrets. Harold Miles “Hotter a witty fool than a foolish wit. Just the same we're indebted to Harold for I .. some of our nearest jokes. Thirty-four Floyd Miller “Ability wins us the esteem of true men.” Watch out for him. Kenneth Miller “A moral, sensible, and well bred man.” A man who can lx? relied upon to take the right side in an argument. Arnold Morrison “ He has the stride of a genius, further proof is not at hand. ’Taint right to wear it in your picture. Mary Mosher “She passes by, bright and breezy ever.” She’s good to look upon, and better yet to know. Helen Murphy “ Too fair to worship, too divine to love.” All the lies they tell about the Irish ain’t true. Gladys Nelson Quiet, reserved, and modest.” A wee winsome thing. ltaUhE5W.h!Mi IVUIICgfr Thirty-five Allan Newhall “.4 man that wears glasses is not necessarily great. Can this be business? Bernadette O’Meara “She is so young and apt. Just look at that saucy first name! Thirty-six Arthur Okoneski “Solemn as a hard boiled egg. His name should be enough. Clara Nordgarden “ Ignorance is the curse of God.” She is twice blest. Ethel Koren “ That of hir smylynge was fid symple and coy She’s a good cook, boys. Philip Norris “0 I smell false Latin. He has other fish to fry than Latin. Hilda Peterson Virtue alone brings happiness below.” Hilda is so happy this morning. Franklin Petri Austere and grave in deportment.'1 He has full possession of all his faculties. Fred Oswald “ A harmless youth. Guv'ment for the people. Marguerite Owen “Bonnie brown eyes are the eyes for me. With equanimity she disports herself thru trying episodes. Maude Pendergast “----that had a fyr-reed, cherubynnes face. What does this mean? How do you suppose we would know? We didn’t make it up. Blanche Perry 11 And sikerly she was of greet desport. Short and snappy. (The quotation has a meaning. Find it.) Thirty-seven Dorothy Rendell “ Voluble and full of grace.” Laugh and grow fatter, you little fat rascal. Katherine Rockey “.4 prodigy of learning.” She neither seeks nor despises honors. Maurice Rossman “.4 man may not be wise just because he looks it.” Seek not to allure his thoughts with beauty. Helene Rebel “Make use of every friend and every foe. “I love its wibble-warble I love its fluent flow—” Margaret Sanborn “ would rather be than seem to be.” Be what you seem to be. Arthur Scott you want him to do something, tell him not to.” Who’s afraid of the faculty? ERLtfl IPUIItsi Thirty-eight Emanuel Sgutt Some love to roam o'er the dark sea's foam. Where the shrill winds whistle free. He’ll be a jolly tar. Augusta Sharrets hi her tongue is the law of kindness. If left to herself—she would smile on all. Alma Sidnam “In felawship well could she laugh and jest. What she don’t know about your business— ain’t. Bernice Smith ‘Beauty is truth, truth is beauty ' Never positive, but quite sure. Margaret Smith “.4 lovesonic thing, God wot. She’s all right, even if her name is Smith. Curtis Sprague “I should xvorry. Studies sometimes for a change. ipulipa Thirty-nine Engebret Si nd Men of few words are the best men. A pillar of the Bean Club. Niel Swanson “ am sir Oracle, let no dog l ark. “What docs I stand for?” Mary Taylor “Stately and tall she moves in the hall. The chief of a thousand for grace. We hope she’ll appreciate this little notoriety. Althea Springer Her face was like a summer morn. She clothes the palpable with golden exhalations of the dawn, that is to say Esther Stene My thoughts are whirled like a potter's wheel. She don’t like to have her pitcher took. Cora Storms Of all those arts in which the wise excel. Nature's chief masterpiece is writing well. Her glowing smile illumines all the place m ipunpal Forty Madeline Teeple “So full of mirth.” There’s nothing like being full of something. Ruth Templeman “I know it is a sin For me to sit and grin.” We won't argue the point. It is well taken. Kenneth Thomson “Ful longe were his legges and ful lene” Yes, actually, and both of them. His right leg is 3 feet, 13 inches, and the left just barely reaches the floor. Florence Thurston “Depend on no man” Then no man will depend on you, so there. On ah Thurston “A quiet gentle maid.” Why don’t you say something? Mertianna Towler 1 Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast.” If she would only play ragtime. Forty-one Winifred Tuttle “Good humor is the health of the soul.” And her soul is always in good health. Arnulf Ubland “A bold, bad man.” He plays hide and go seek with his feet when he dances. Ray Van Tuyl “ Headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile.” Hoop La! It’s a gay life at the Bean Club. Irene Walters “ The temple of our purest thoughts is silence.” She is no ordinary girl—See why? Leeta Walters ‘‘Dove dfawn 'enus.” The pride of Linden Hills. Clara Warner “Inexhaustible goal nature, the most precious gift of Heaven.” We lost Clara’s remark in the scuffle. IPU Forty-hvo Margaret Whitney “ Her bearing modest icas and fair. Me is in luck, who knows her. Esther Welch “Framed in hyacinthine fair, see thy lustrous loveliness.” Some queen, believe me. Phana Wernicke “.4 sunny temper gilds the edges of life's blackest cloud. Who? why? how? where? when? What did you say? Clare West “My true love hath my heart and I have hers. Clare isn’t feeling well just now. (See page thirty). Alma White “ Thy smiles become thee well. Alma is the possessor of two choice white feet which she uses for walking purposes. Lucille Whitney “Thoughtless of beauty, she is beauty's self. “Why don’t the men propose, mama, why don’t the men propose? Forty-three Josephine Wilcox “She talked, she smiled, My heart she wiled. She’s worth a body's wile, tho. Reno Wilk 'Forsoothe he was a worthy man with alle. Ain’t that so, Reno? ELIZA B ETH WI LI. IA MS “ Knowledge is power. She has a good claim on both. Bessie Willis “She was so propre and sweete and likero us. You never knew that before, did you Bessie? Margaret Wincott She is fair and of wondrous virtue Site says she won’t be a school teacher, but we know letter. Rudy Winnes From little spark may hurst a mighty flame. Hasn’t Rudy a manly little high-brow? ICSTCRi i tPU lipi Forty-four Margaret Wold 'And if 1 will, 1 mil, and there's an end on Kind of volcanic she were. Frances Womack “And well she can persuade.'’ Too young for love; hut getting older every day Norman Wood “Give me meat and I will he merry.'' For goodness sake, feed him corn flakes and keep him down. Laurel Sqi ier “She uttereth piercing eloquence So does a cat,— but we all like Laurel. Last but not least. Forty.five The January Senior Officers DONALD TIMERMAN. President MILDRED ESSW EIN. Secretary IDA SMITH. Viet-President FLOYD GARDNER. Treasurer FOUR years ago (for most of us) we saw before us a full high school course. We have been Freshmen. We have been confronted by the same problems which confront every Freshman. We have been face to face with all the difficulties that fall in the path of Freshmen. We have been Sophomores, with all the trouble and sorrow of Sophomores; we have faced the work and stniggle of the Juniors and we have toiled up the mountain slopes of the Seniors. We have fought battles and we have won friends, and we realize that it takes a pretty rough grindstone to bring satisfactory results. As Henry Ward Beecher says: “A grindstone that had not grit in it—how long would it take to sharpen an axe —and affairs that had not grit in them—how long would they take to make a man ?” Graduation is only the grinding of the axe. what follows proves the quality of the steel in the axe. Let the standard of our future be in terms of character and in units of manhood and womanhood—what we do for others. I have always considered this class, not so much a collective unit as a group of individuals. Its members have been personalities rather than names. “Here's to the January Class of Nineteen Thirteen—Society of Friends. Your sincere friend and president, Donald Timermax. toli� E5FERI W tPU Secretary’s Report THE third of September saw the January 1913 Seniors enter upon their last and most pleasant half year of High School. This remarkable class of twenty-four boys and an equal number of girls met for the purpose of organizing on the twenty-seventh of September. They elected Donald Timerman. President; Ida Smith. Vice-President; Mildred Esswcin, Secretary; Floyd Gardner. Treasurer; and the following as the Executive Committee; Ethel Crillv, Margaret Hinclinc, Eleanor Stephens, Roy Benson and Eugene Hanson. In the beginning, the jjolicy of informal activities was adopted, and a spread which was given on October tenth marked the class’ first attempt at entertainment. It was an event worthy of being remembered, at least in the minds of the Seniors. A Pie Feed took place on November thirteenth in which the whole school participated. For the first time in the history of West High, pic was sold in the lunch-room and to say that the affair terminated favorably and pros-jjcrously is superfluous. On December twentieth, Mrs. Noble’s new hall was the scene of the January Senior Dance. It was an immense success and fully as “memorable to the participants, their contcmjx raries and all future generations” as the January Senior Dance of 1912. The concluding event was another Spread given just fifteen days before Commencement. The class has prided itself on the fact that it introduced this get-together form of entertainment and hopes to organize an Alumni Association. Mildred M. Esswkin, Secretary. luMHBl Lily Anderson “Of manners gentle, of affections mild. Roy Benson “ smile and smile and am a villain still” Mary Brisley “Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O'er books consumed the midnight oil?” Edward Brown “A virtuous and well governed youth.” Dorothy Collins “A maiden never bold” Frederick Cooke “Music waves eternal wands,- Enchantress of the souls of mortals.' Forty-eight Ethel Chilly 'As cheerful as the day is long.” Genevieve Ellingen “What she mils to say is wisest and discreetest.” Florence Ellis ‘.4 model seen, but seldom heard.” IPO £3 s George Ellis “Light of triumph in his eyes.” Harold Erickson “ His manners were gentle, complying, and grand.” Mildred Esswein “.4 merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Forty-nine ailHESTERMi IPU Charles Fagg “Such a man would win most anyone.” Julius Fligelman “ Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much.” Arline Folsom “ Her's is a spirit deep, and crystal clear.” Lori:x Franklin “ His honest heart is filled with manly kindness.” Alfred Ferguson “Gentle in manners, strong in performance ” Floyd Gardner ”1 dare do all that may become a man, who dares do more is none ” Fifty Thelma Giles “Gentle of speech, beneficent oj mind. Eugene Hanson “.4 little nonsense now and then is relishedJ y the wisest men Nada Hardy “ Her modest looks a cottage might adorn. Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn Reed Hickerson “.4 wise old owl was he Margaret Hineline A winning way, a pleasant smile. Roberta Hostetler “She keeps the even tenor of her ways. Fifty-one Grace Jacquis ‘Courteous, though coy; and gentle, retired.” though Mollie Kufis Virtue alone is true nobility Raymond Landon He doth bestride the narrow world, like a Colossus.” Karl List M sensible and well bred man.” Bessie Lowry With a smile for each and all.” Clyde McAllister 'And certainly he was a good fellow.” Fifty-two Jennie Mii.lam “Large was her bounty. and her soul sincere Earl Nelson In schools of wisdom all the day 'was spent. Bertha Paulick “Mindful not of herself Elsie Perschmann A quiet mind is richer than a crown William Phelps “Souls dwell in printer's ink. Morton Rainey graceful virtue, and becoming the dignity and honor of a man. “With pride. q|| IC5PERM1 ipJIIpS Fifty-three l ail HELSFERLOT l?tJl|5i Griggs Schneider “ His mind is full of many wise thoughts. Ida Smith “.4 truer, nobler, trustier heart ne'er beat within a human breast. Gertrude Roberts My crown is called content: A crown it is that seldom kings enjoy. Haroi.d Stair ----of soul sincere; In action faithful, and in honor clear. Eleanor Stevens “ Her frowns are sweeter far, Than smiles of other maidens. Donald Timerman “Candor is the seal of a noble man, the ornament and pride of man Fifty-four Philip Tryon 11 Nature might stand up, A nd say to all the world, 1 This was a man.' Margaret Wallace All wisdom centers there. Harriet Warner Rare compound of oddity, frolic, and fun. Who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. Winfield Wheaton Pleasant was he, and full of industry.” K FERMI IPUlIPji Fifty-fa e Society OCIAL activities of the past year have been along a somewhat different line than in former years. Both the January and June Senior Classes have had spreads and informal gatherings, and as a result the members of each class have come to know each other much more intimately than in the past. Several of the organizations have also given banquets. The January Class started things by giving a spread in the lunch room on October the tenth. Every jx?rson was instructed to bring some part of the repast. The exact events of the occasion will never be known by the world at large as all reporters from the June Class were barred. However it was said to have l)cen an immense success. The first chance that was given every socially inclined student to indulge himself was at the West High Club Banquet on the sixth of December. This great event took place at Dayton’s so that those of a romantic nature could wander among the classical statuary previous to the important part of the occasion. After a repast in which beans were conspicuous by their absence several of our budding elocutionists delivered stirring addresses. Mr. Lobb was toastmaster. A Football Banquet came next. Altho given in our lunch room, it was a very joyful occasion. The captains of the other high school teams were magnanimously invited, but only one had the necessary courage. Professor Jordan. Mr. Salt. Coach Cummins. Captain West, and Chief Rooter Crooker were chief among those who delivered impassioned orations. The Team, thruout the ordeal, acted very nicely and apj)carcd to have mastered the art of eating with a fork. In the dim. religious light of many candles, the June Seniors met for the first time this year in a social way. This party was modeled on that of the January Class. So much food was furnished, that even after our Principal was satisfied, enough was left to more than defray the cost of candles and place cards when it was sold in the lunch room the next morning. Messrs. Jordan. Salt, and Lobb. of the faculty, and West, Crooker. Timerman, Ueland, and Long of the student lxxly s|x ke. Attention should also be called to the short but spirited address by Miss Dorothy Rcndell. Oliver Buswell was toastmaster and dishwasher. and did excellent work in tx th capacities. The January Class had its final banquet late in January. This affair was practically a repetition of the party on October the tenth, but it was even more successful. The happy contented apjxjarance of the class when it graduated a few days later has been attributed to the viands absorbed during this never to l e forgotten evening. On February the fifteenth the June Seniors were able, thru the kind invitation of Dr. Dunn, to fittingly celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. This party took place at the Dunn home and its success was due largely to the scene of action. The party was absolutely informal. Old games were played, and a burlesque on “Lochinvar was given. Herbert Crooker played the title role. The other stars were Dorothy Rendcll as the blushing bride, Halbert Dunn as the dastardly bridegroom, Helen Murphy as a doting mother, and Lewis Daniel as the irate father. Because of the emotional nature of this drama, refreshments were served immediately after to strengthen the nerves of the audience. David Grimes, the musical wonder, was another feature of the entertainment. The January Senior Dance On December the twentieth at Noble’s Hall, the haughty youths and stately damsels of West High mingled with courtly grace in the intricate and inspiring measures of the Boston. Some there were who mingled in the two-step, and some who mingled in the Tango, but all found themselves in the midst of a most pleasant party. A happy medium had lx?cn reached, for altho the coffers of the class were well filled, yet there was r x m on the floor for the largest feet to play hide and go seek. This arrangement being entirely satisfactory to all concerned, this dance must go down to posterity as one of the great dances of history. Especially since it stands alone for the school vear of 1912-13. jfaHI C5TgRM119U Fifty-seven Fifty-eight , Lunchere, Bumpi, Spillum The hungry crowd was coming fast, As thru the West High Lunch Room passed, A youth, who bore, mid push and sway, A well filled tray, was heard to say, “O luncheo!” His brow was sad, his eye beneath Glanced hungrily from bread to beef, And like a silver clarion rung His youthful voice as out he sung. “O stay,” a maiden said, “and rest. This seat beside me is the best.” A rush lie made and grabbed the chair, Just then his feet flew in the air. The mob who heard the fearful sound, Half buried under food then found, A struggling youth. To their dismay. A strangling youth, who could but say, With all due apologies to The Vision of Sir Launfal. Over his books the infant Freshman boy, Beginning doubtfully and far away, First lets his fingers wander as they toy. Then scratches on his desk thruout the day: But, as the touch of his loved jxxlagoguc Brings fear with fervor, nearer draws his theme, The more, since extra sessions gently jog Across the wavering vista of his dream. “() lunchere!” “O spillum!” Marie Watson. Concentration Harold E. Wood. A Night at West High WHETHER the room was too hot, or the lesson too dull, or I had been up too late the night before—whatever the cause. I fell asleep. When I awakened what was my alarm and amazement to find that it was pitch dark. It was the dead of night and I was alone in West High. There were curious muffled sounds that made my blood run cold. Suddenly the lockers in the hall sprang open and out of them stepped the familiar characters from the pages of our dear books. It was midnight and the spirits were released from the underworld. They came pouring out in throngs, all classes and all periods of history mingling together. One group swept into the auditorium. I followed and found myself wedged in between Juno and Alfred the Great. Juno was strikingly beautiful and seemed to be proud of her “snow white arms.” Hans Brinker crossed the stage on his silver skates and deftly rolled the piano into the background. Cicero then ascended the platform and was received with rapturous applause. As he began to speak, a dark man in a Roman toga, hastily withdrew. “That’s Cataline,” whispered Juno. “He’s afraid of another ‘Oh-tcmpora-oh-mores.’ Can you blame him?” I should say not,” said I. Cicero began, “Oh immortal gods! In what place do we live? On which side of the river are we? To what High School do we belong? Am I a product of East or am I a product of West? Who shall have the honor?” At this point Juno nudged me with her “snow white” elbow and said “Doesn’t he Buswcll?” Cicero’s language sounded strangely familiar and it flashed over me that it was like our Latin lesson. Every word that man spoke was cribbed from our Latin text book! I felt like exposing him but I finally left in disgust. As I passed out, an old man with ‘a long gray beard and glittering eye’ caught me by the arm. I recognized the Ancient Mariner. ‘He held me with his skinny hand.' “There was a book.” quoth he. “Have you written anything for the Hesperian yet?” “Oh You Land! Amulf of that!” cried I. While we were talking, a large, portly, red-bearded man in a rich ermine cloak and plumed hat passed by with a lady on cither arm. I recognized him instantly as Henry VIII. The party made straight for the lunch room. A terrible uproar soon arose and Henry reappeared, his eyes and whiskers flashing fire. “Gadzooks! To the block with such menials! This grub is something fierce!” he said. Niobe wept on one side of him while Helen of Troy pouted on the other and begged. Oh Henry take us to Regan’s!” I fled and took refuge in the library. There I saw Shakespeare reading Daniel’s “Theseus and Ariadne.” I felt sure he was stealing the plot. Queen Victoria in Miss Watt’s seat whispered to him “Willie, where is your admit?” To which he replied absent-mindedly, “ ‘They have their exits and their entrances.' ” Sounds of fife and drum came from the manual training room. Napoleon had organized the men of every nation and every jxiriod into an army. All went well until Roosevelt tried to take command. Then words flew, swords flashed and the din became something fearful. At last it died down into a steady whirr. “That stupid old alarm clock! It was time to get up. Oh what a dream! What did I eat in the lunch room yesterday?” Jean Gray. A Short History of the United States In the days of fourtcen-nincty-two Columbus was the sport. Who’d sail around the world you know And find an unknown jx rt. He thought he lit in India, But his pilot’s maps were “bosh,” And so he called us Indians, Believe me, that's no josh. In sixteen-twenty, P. I). Q. By Johnny Alden’s clock The Pilgrims came to U. S. A. And landed on a rock. ’Twas here they met the Indian Who smoked his Durham ripe And all the fathers took a drag Of Johnny Smith’s new pipe. It wasn’t very long before The English king got flip. He tried to tax us Yankee guys For what we tried to ship. 1 le sent some tea to Boston town We dumped it in the sea And then we had a little war And got our Liberty. And since that time we’ve gone along As well as any nation, With nothing of importance ’Cept the Civic Celebration. •-one Herhert Crook er. Vacant Periods I TOOK my seat in A room with a sigh of relief. Here was the period of relaxation at last! Of course, I had several lessons to prepare, but I could get them during the lunch period. Nobody ever studied during vacant periods anyway. Yet a girl across the aisle wras murmuring, “I have neither the scholar’s melancholy, which is emulation; nor the musician’s, which is fantastical; nor the courtier’s, wrhich is proud; nor the soldier’s, which is ambitious; nor the lawyer’s, wdiich is politic; nor the lady’s, which is nice; nor the lover’s, which is all these.” “Studying Shakespeare, i oor child,” I thought, and turned to the lx y on my left. “The good book of the hour, then,” he was reading rapidly, “is simply the useful or pleasant talk of some person whom you cannot otherwise converse with, printed for you.” “Sesame and Lilies!” I groaned. There were two girls in the scat in front ofjnc. “Anna virumque cano, Troiac qui primus ab oris” they chanted, swaying back and forth. “Virgil,” I thought. “I’m glad I don’t have to scan that stuff. “Air in large quantities is visible and is of a pale blue color,” came a voice over my shoulder. “For goodness’ sake,” I murmured; turning, I beheld the physics student, his fingers in his ears, his brows pulled down in a deep scowl, his lips muttering something about substances lighted by the sun’s rays. Farther down the aisle was a girl mumbling over Dickens’ “Christmas Carol,” suddenly she turned to her neighbor and said excitedly, “Mary, Mary! How many ghosts did Scrooge see? Hurry up, for goodness’ sakes, I’ve a test the next period! “Guess I’ll study, seeing it’s the style,” said I to myself, “I probably won’t have time during the lunch period anyway.” In due course of time the first bell rang. The noise increased for a moment, and then abruptly ceased as the bell stopped ringing. Students with terrified expressions on their faces, applied themselves feverishly to their lessons. One boy sat w ith clenched hands, gritting his teeth, sternly surveying the book propped up before him. “Oh gee! light is the means of sight altho itself invisible; Oh I’ll flunk sure!” n.uttered the unhappy student behind me. “Oh, well, it’s all in a life time, sighed the Virgil students, closing their books. “Receive what cheer you may; the night is long that never finds the day,” spluttered the girl across the aisle, reading too rapidly for human ears or thoughts to follow'. “Oh you queens—you queens,” muttered the boy at my left, “Will I ever finish this—Oh dear! The last bell! I picked up my lxx ks, and hurried to the lunch room, to endeavor to drown all student-sorrows in a cup of cocoa, minus sugar. Lillian M. Brown Bu$ine$$ Manager’s $ong $ s s s So dear are those centSeS— The ca$h of Subscriptions. As the generous Subscribers Presents them to view. But of thole as pays not I refrains from descriptions, Since perhaps Sweetest readers Some of those is like you. $ $ S S G. T. Lems Darnel—Pick this splinter out from under mv nail, Alma. Will you Alma Sidnant—Sure, what have you been doing? Lewis Daniel—Scratching my head. Applied Chemistry O tell me what does II2 O? And who was here B4? And tell me now without ado What’s M2 S04? Did Fe come 2Cu last And can I Cu2? Are fanners Cd as in past ? Is Pd Pdq? Docs Te laugh and hoot and rail? And where can Sb. tell ? O what makes M2 02 pale? And who gave ICCl? Memoirs of a Senior When first we came to West Side High, We’d often sit and think and sigh. And wonder, as the time passed by;— But now we’re haughty Seniors. We’d come with patriotic socks To see the Senior as he mocks, Disgusted with our curling locks;— But now we’re haughty Seniors. We used to have an awful time; For Seniors always took our dime When sandwiches were in their prime:— But now we’re haughty Seniors. They used to bang us on the head, And say they wished that we were dead. We wished the same to them instead,— But now we’re haughty Seniors. Now we have got the upper place; Wc wear a smile upon our face; And watch the Freshmen upward race,— • ’Cause now we're haughty Seniors. Herbert Chooker “Sleep, Innocent Sleep” Miss Me Keehan—You may take to line one on page 200 for tomorrow. Kenneth Thomson (waking up)—Just that one line? Herr Kloepfer—No, they don’t have any bread with the noon meal in Germany. Harold Wood—Well, what do they push with then? Herr Kloepfer—Doris, conjugate the verb to go in German. Doris Egge—I don’t think I can. Herr Kloepfer—Well, try it in English then. Doris Egge—Well—go, going, gone. Herr Kloepfer—Ach, zu spat fur Herpicidc! 1913 Sixty-four A Librarian’s Dream ON an Indian Summer morning, having gained the Right of Way,a little company of The Bostonians embarked with Great Exjxjctations On the Face of the Waters. There were many Little Men and Little Women among us, whose Heart’s Desire was fun. and led by The Pilot and the Captains Courageous, all of whom had spent Two Years Before the Mast, we steered for Treasure Island. On arrival, we cried Westward Ho! and followed the Trail of the Lonesome Pine to Uncle Tom’s Cabin In the Valley. All in a Garden Fair we were refreshed with Unleavened Bread and entertained by Father and Sons with The Adventures of Francois, and by the tricks of a Kidnapped Dog of Flanders. The spy then led us by the Blazed Trail to the Heart of Mid-Lothian, where we all seated ourselves Under the Greenwood Tree, in order not to get any Freckles. We spread our dinner Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush on Red Rock. The menu was varied. We feasted on Father Goose, a Chicken Little, dressed with Suburban Sage, and a Pigeon Pic; also Bread and Oranges, canned Huckleberries Gathered on New England Hills, Peregrine Pickles, even Five Little Pepi crs, and wound up with Coffee and Repartee. Peg Woffington exchanged glances over a late Rose in Bloom with Sentimental 'Pommy, while The Little Minister was saying grace, but subsided under the silent reproof of the Vicar of Wakefield, who disapproved of Love in Idleness. To supply entertainment through the hour, The Gentleman from Indiana told A Modem Instance which proved that It is Never Too Late to Mend; The Virginian read a Scarlet Letter. Our Mutual Friend told A Tale of Two Cities, and An Cld-Fashioned Girl related several Plain Tales from the Hills. The repast went merrily indeed, and we lingered late over it. but when the sun began to lower, Peter Simple and Handy Andy were forced to abandon Pride and Prejudice, and clean up. We then tramixxi across the island, past The Mill on the Floss to The House of Seven Gables on the shore. We were greeted by the charming Lady of the Lake, who pleased us with The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Songs of Childhood, and others, her voice surmounting countless Sharps and Flats without a false ring. We reluctantly said good-night, embarked in our “Waverly,” and rode joyously homeward, reaching Coniston just at Candlc-Lightin’ Time. The sunlight was peering through the vines at the window; something stirred in the room. Half waking, she murmured, “It Never Can Happen Again.” Katharine Van Ti yl. Sixty-six h The picture on page (30 that bears this little mark, was introduced to show the effects of a higher education. Make the most of it. To Algebra (On the Eve of an Examination.) Apologies to Shelley. Hail to thee Blithe Spirit! Sensible thou never wert, Or anywhere near it To my burdened heart, In profuse problems of incomprehensible art. Higher still and higher From my mind thou springest. With a sting like fire In scientific realms thou wingest; And frightful still dost soar and soaring ever frightenest. Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all stories That in books arc found, It were to understand thee, thou scorncr of the ground! Teach me half the wildness That thy methods show. Such harmonious (?) madness From my lips would flow, The school would tremble then as I am trembling now! E. Williams. ★ Note:—“Art,” meaning opposed to nature, i. e., unnatural. □ □ Who Is It? Who is it that is rooter king, And does for us the highland fling, Just like an ostrich on the wing? Herb Crooker! A Sonnet, Dawgonit! When I consider how much time I've spent; First thinking on what subject I might write, Then planning how I might escape my plight, And wond’ring how our teacher could invent Such lessons: was it really her intent We should chew our pens and curse for half the night I think of other lessons I must fight, Of Algebra that I must circumvent. My mind is blank, my thoughts have gone astray, I chew my pen and stick my gum i’th'ink, I can’t write anything that’s good I think. At last an inspiration, and I say, “I’ll do my best, and do it in a hurry; That’s all a horse can do so I should worry.” □ □ “The Retort Courteous. Miss Kerr—What’s your first name, Thomson? Thomson—Mine? Miss Kerr—Yes, yours? Thomson Kenneth, what's yours? □ □ “This Is An Easy One. Query—Why is Ray Van Tuyl’s hair like the Court House? Answer—It covers the whole block. □ □ Correct! “All Het Up. Miss Griffith—Have you changed your mind about this sentence, Henry Allen—I have stopped thinking! o □ Reed Minor—0, I have it in my head now. Mr. Salt—Yes, there you have it in a nut shell. □ □ “Buzz.” Miss Penney—Allen, give an example of onomatopoeia. Allan Xewhall—Will Buswell do? Jim ’n Bill Last month Jim Jones And old Bill Green, Took the train to town to see The flyin’ machine. Bill shouldn’t ’a’ gone because He had a stiff neck By the way the fool looked it must ’a’ Hurt like Heck. He had to go around like A gol darn chicken Lookin’ for a worm or down at Somethin’ it was pickin’. When they got out there Bill stood around, With his neck stretched way out Lookin’ at the ground. “What they doin’ Jim?” says Bill —He couldn’t move his head— “The aeronaut’s a-monkeying with The engine,” Jimmy said. “That’s good” Bill says. “Wonder when he’ll fly.” “There he goes,” says Jim, “to kiss His wife ‘Good-bye.’” “What they doin’, Jim?”—Bill rolled His eyes with all his might. “Everybody’s yellin’!—Guess he’s Ready for the flight.” “There he goes. Bill.” says Jim, “He’s headin’ for the dome.” “All right, Bill says. “Let’s go home.” The Editor’s Way With Women A tragedy in three gasps (one, two, and three). Dramatis Personae: The Hesperian Board. (Note: In many cases where more than four persons arc speaking, only the loudest is recorded.) Scene—Annual Office. I. (Enter Rendell and Ueland on stairs, arguing.) Rendell—Silly— Ueland—I know, but— Sidnam—Say kids, you better keep still or Miss Teeter will be coinin’ down here again, just a couple of minutes ago she gave us the awfullcst lecture. Looey was scared stiff—Weren’t you Looey? Ueland (with much gusto)—Huh! scared of her? Show her to me, I’ve got a way with women that— Daniel (breaking the silence)—How many subscriptions have you sold today, Amie? Ueland—I bet with Dorothy that I’d sell five More the end of the day, and I’ve sold four so far. If I don’t sell another this period I’m ruined. Hear that, RUINED! (Curtain) II. Newhall—We may not have many subscriptions but we certainly have got some good Literary Material. (Reads) I’m a boy ’n father lets Me keep all sorts o’ things for j cts. Got a cow ’n her name is Mamie But she is a good cow just the sarnie. Got a dog ’n his name is Jim He loves me ’n I love him. Got a pig ’n his name is Clarence And he is a credit to his parents. Had a dog 'n his name was Mary He’s pretty good but not so very. Had a horse ’n his name was Hank He sort o’ gurgled when he drank. Had a cat ’n her name was Pete Slimy nose ’n dirty feet. Had a calf ’n his name was Clyde He couldn’t run but he could slyde. Had a porcupine named Alf Fell down stairs ’n stabbed hissalf. Had a dog ’n his name was Nora ’N he was a son of a gun to borra! Had a parrot ’n his name was Nell ’N somebody taught him to swear like j eople. (Violent applause—Enter Miss Teeter, she grabs Ueland by the collar.) Miss Teeter—See here young man this thing has gone altogether too far. It’s absolutely impossible to conduct a class upstairs with this disturbance, etc., etc. (Impels Ueland downstairs unfeelingly.) We’ll see Mr. Jordan about this;—don’t try to tell me you are on the Board too— Ueland (feebly)—I’m the—I'm the—(Curtain). III. Rendell—Wasn’t it too bad about Arnie? Rubel—And we may have to move the office too— (Enter Ueland exul erantly) Ueland—I’m saved, guys, I’m saved—I’ve got another subscription. AU—Who from? U eland—Tccter. (Asbestos Curtain.) L. D. Have You Bean at the Bean Club? Shearer—Why don’t you eat. Air Xewhall—O, I aint that hungry. Teacher (in History)—Why were the Middle Ages in history called the “Dark Ages.” Bright Student—Because there were so many knights. For the Last Time I Ask You, “Hello” There once was a Hebrew named Abie Who went walking one day with a baby. When asked if the kid Was a “Yank” or a “Yid” He looked up and sweetly said, “Maybe.” Daniel—Profound 'Thinker Daniel (taking subscription)—What’s your name? Student—Olson. Daniel—Any relation to Wilson ? Yanitor Yens OH, YANITOR YENS! He works at West, And of all school janitors he is the best! He’s on the job and ready each day With that old floor-brush for work or for play. From his dusty work he never will swerve Save to take down a Freshie for his nerve, And such a rebuke, well nobody can Administer better’n our “Janitor man.” He sure is a useful and helpful man, He is the first cousin to “Raggedy Man.” □ □ ; Now Yanitor Yens, when he’s feeling spry. Is the greatest joker in all West High. He jokes with the boys, and teases the girls About their beauty, their eyes or their curls; He laughs and chuckles with great delight To think he is so very bright, For none are better at joking than This truly marvelous, humorous man. He is a jolly and fun-loving man, This Yanitor Yens, our “Raggedy Man.” □ □ At entertainments! Then is the time When Yens (My kingdom for a rhyme!) Appears attired in his spruce blue suit, A brass-buttoned coat and a polished boot. He's on his dignity and then’s The time none fool with Yanitor Yens. Frivolity then is under the ban With this most queer, most eccentric man. Now he’s a grave and serious man. Yanitor Yens, our Raggedy Man.” □ □ To show the impression that Yens has made On every student, youth or maid, In old West High, a tale I’ll unfold Which by a Soph, to me was told. A freshie, asked whether he’d cast his lot In scholastic pursuits like Jordan or not, Replied with a lisp, “If ever I can, I’m going to lx? like that Janitor man!” For nobody is more popular than This Yanitor Yens, our “Raggedy Man.” R. V. T. Abridged Edition of “How to Work the Faculty” Being extracts from the colossal researches on this subject by Herbert Crooker, D. F. General Suggestions I. Study 35 minutes a day for the first week. This should create a very favorable impression, but anything more than this would be carrying the joke too far. Be reasonable. II. Assume a j crfectly natural attitude toward your instructors; but don’t let them become familiar. III. Propound a continuous storm of questions during class. Altho you may know nothing about them and care less; it is good practice, and at least keeps the teacher from bothering you with embarrassing questions. IV. Tell your instructor all the jokes that you find in the text book. He will be able to appreciate them much more fully than you, having already gone over it at least twelve times. V. Don’t try the same trick twice! Special Instructions Miss Penny—You can’t work Miss Penny worth a cent. Miss Sundcan—Her motto is, It’s got t’be done, and it’s goin’ t’be done,—if I have to do it myself.” Xouse working her—let her do all the necessary work herself. Of course if you can copy somelxxlv's outline you might as well do it. Mr. Cook—Mr. Cook teaches the practical application of humor. Physics is a minor detail. Miss Kerr—Miss Kerr teaches both Geometry and how to sit down in silence without breaking it. Mr. Kloepfer—Don’t laugh when he makes a fool of himself. That’s what makes him such a good teacher. Mr. I obb—Just sit in his class and learn something. You can't work him, and it doesn’t do any good to ask questions. He knows the answer. Miss Sterret—Give yourself a high mark at the end of the month. Miss I Parts—Bring all your tools to class, and show you are a gentleman or lady by sharpening your jx?ncil on someone’s else floor. 3 iwilpaj juof-tfux s . . •____________________________________________ Cubist Poem There once was a man fron New Orleans Who wanted to climb up a tree But when he got there The tree was too Steep for Him Harold Miles was seen running frantically around the sink and looking for something in Chemistry after the five minute bell. Miss Caplin—Harold, what’s the matter? Harold Miles—0 Miss Caplin, where did the formaldehide? We Should Worry The cow is in the hammock. The cat is in the lake, The baby’s in the garbage pail; What difference does it make? Life is Full of Disappointments' There once was a young man named Jawn, Had a watch that he wanted to pawn. When he felt for the clock That he wanted to hock— The thing wasn’t there—it was gawn! When Kenneth Thomson had his picture taken he had an awful time. He was so tall that the man had to lay him out and take a panorama. O These New Dances! Shearer—I haven’t been able to dance since I strained my shoulder. Clare West—Don’t you think my mustache is l ecoming? Dorothy Johnson—Well, it may be coming but I can’t see it. Herr Kloepfer—In German one says. “You are very amiable,” in reply to a compliment. What does one say here. Herbert? Herbert Montgotnery—Quit your kidding. Inquisitive Teacher—How many trips to America did Columbus make? Student—Four. Inquisitive Teacher—Quite right, and after which did he die? • Lots of them arc. t Some large, some small; depending on the size of the watch. Seventy-five The Early Bird Dramatis Personae WIDE AWAKE EASY GOING A crowd of lunch room patrons Scene: At the lunch room door; the lunch room at the dinner hour; the bell is heard. Enter Wide Awake and Easy Going. Wide Awake—Hark! The luncheon bell rings! Let us hasten to the dining hall e’er all the goodly pasties are consumed. Easy Going—A murraine take thee for thine idle fears! Such a bulky larder would not run short had it the very Ixittom knocked out! Wide Awake (as the lunch room fills with patrons)—And yet 1 would dispute thy word, for look you how you churls arc ravishing the soup! By the bones of my forefathers! There will soon be naught for us save empty trenchers. And an empty trencher on an empty stomach is not to my liking. Wherefore, let us away! Easy Going—Stay yet awhile, fellow! Let us stretch our cram| cd limbs with a stroll thru the corridors e’er we sit to our repast. Wide Awake—I have fears. Easy Going- -Have done, knave! Thinkest thou I know naught of what I speak? I say that the larder will ever hold a sufficient portion for us both. Wherefore I shall have my stroll! Wide Awake—By the stuffed owl, I’ll leave thee then! (passes into lunch room.) Easy Going—There goes a stupid dolt? Ha! ha! As tho the cook’s supply would ever be exhausted! (A great crowd now surges into the lunch room.) How now! What means this mighty concourse ? By my halidome 'tis the incoming freshman varlcts! I had forgotten their presence here. ’Sdcath! The situation grows more serious, and I must have at it now or suffer the pangs of an aching palate. Back, dogs! Give me entrance! (Forces his way into the lunch room: reaches table, and finds the eatables gone.) Wide Awake—(from his seat at the table where he is enjoying a sumptuous spread) —What may be thy troubles, brother? Easy Going—Troubles enough! Zounds! All is gone, and I shall starve! Wide Awake—Nay. brother, thou shalt not starve for I have here a sufficient I ortion for us both; but let this lx? a lesson to thee and hereafter bear in mind that ’tis the early bird gets the ham sandwich. (Curtain) Merlin Costigan. Fascinating Facts Harold Miles is the guy that put the penny in the nickcl-in-the-slot machine! It’s a wise cork that knows its own pop! A smallpox epidemic is feared! It has been found in the dictionary. A little answer book is a dangerous thing! Mush ain’t hard to swallow! • Don't these make your arm feel like your foot was asleep? Hue and Cry They stood beside the river. And no one was in sight. When suddenly he seized Iter And kissed her breathless quite. And did she scream aloud then And raise a Itue and cry ? She merely raised the slightest hue, But not a single cry. William M. Phelp Ode to Mr. Barnes’ Capillary Growth We don’t know why it grows that way, We never heard a rumor. Perhaps it is because the man Has got a sense of humor. Warren 11 eiss What’s the difference between those gnomes and simps? Dates Worth Remembering September 3rd: School opens with small Freshmen, big lockers, and many other surprises. Xovember 23rd: “Bill” Rochford, eminent in all branches of Science, Literature, and Art, returns to West. December 3rd: “Dink” West gets a wisdom tooth. O misery! December 25th: Merry Christmas! December 25th: Do your Christmas shoplifting early. January Is : First day of the new year, 1913. January nth: In two days we will have spent exactly seventy-seven days in school. February 2nd: Ground 1 log services held. February 14th: Miss Teeter receives valentine from Mr. Cook. February 23rd: Mr. Cohcr’s cat gets kittens! March 5th: Hesperian receives its good joke. (Lost since.) March 7th-2Sth: “Herb Crooker creates excitement by falling down stairs. April 1 st: Hesperian comes out. April 15th: School receives lectures by Mr. Seymore at the exorbitant price of three for ten cents. • April Fool! iipai Seventy-seven Nowadays ONE cold morning, as I was hustling along to school, I overtook a small lad in knickers” and reefer; and,although I was traveling right along.it being not very far from eight-thirty, he fell into my stride, or rather my pace, as his legs had not quite reached the length where they could take him as far with one step as mine would. Looking down at him, I smiled, said something about the weather, asked him how he liked going to school, and a few other foolish things. Finally, however, we arrived at the school walk and I said, Well, here’s where I leave you, I guess. Where do you go to school!'” But instead of keeping right on, he turned in with me and. looking up into my face with an injured look said, Why, I go here, too.” I guli cd, swallowed, dug my hands into my jxx'kets a little further, and walked on in silence. A. G. M. Judge—What’s your name? Swede—Jan Olson. Judge—Married ? Swede—Ja, ay bane married. Judge—Who'd you marry? Swede—Ay marry a woman. Judge—Well, you fool, did you ever hear of anyone who didn't marry a woman? Swede—Ja. my scester, she marry a man.—Ex. Miss Kerr—Which of you two boys is sitting together? Blanche Perry (Reciting on the Rape of the Lock”)—The Baron got behind her and took off one of her curls. Miss Penny—Would you say “took off”? Blanche Perry—Cut off. Miss Penny (slyly)—You must remember that this is not a 20th Century story it Between You and I—” Mr. Pray—They say Gordon Tucker has the big head. Miss Kerr—Yes I kno v. but there is nothing in it. Hee Haw Query: Why does a donkey eat thistles ? Answer: Because lie’s an ass. Innocent Freshman (reciting)—Do you want me to say it? Miss Hubachek—What do you suppose I want you to do, whistle it? This little jxnne ain’t got no sense— 0 hear the cannon boom! 1 simply thought I’d hand it in To help fill up some room. Herbert Shakespeare Crooker. Seventy-eight Wishes of a Freshman □ □ Sometimes i wish’t i was a man, About, say, six feet tall. And walked around an looked at folks; An’ called ’em mighty small. □ o Sometimes I wish’t I was a boy, As brave as I could be; An' got cheered by the fellers, Fur lickin’ all I’d see. □ □ Sometimes I wish’t I was the man, That owned the candy store; An’ et list lots of candy, But still had plenty more. □ □ Sometimes I wish’t I was the captain, Of the baseball nine; An’ ordered roun the fellers, An’ stuck my chist out fine. □ □ Sometimes I wish’t I was as handsome; As that Willie Brown; So Polly Jones ’ud look at me, When I’d stroll up and down. □ □ Sometimes I wish’t I was a bird, Away up in the sky, Sailing around to look at things, A thousand times as high. □ □ Sometimes I wish’t I was my Pa, With a big bank account; An’ had just loads of cows and pigs, An’ horses I could mount. □ □ But after all that. I have wish’t, I guess the best of all; Is jist to be mv mother’s boy. An’ not be six feet tall. Kathryn Pierce. The Query Courteous “Are we going home now, papa?” “Um hm ” “Is that our car?” “Nope.” “Is the next one ours, papa?” “I guess not.” “When’s our car coming, then?” “Oh, pretty soon.” “Why don’t it come now?” Late. I s’pose.” Why is it late, papa?” “So many people down town wanting to go home, I guess.” “Why did they all come down today?” “Buy things.” What things?” “Junk, mostly.” “What’s ‘junk’?” “Rubbish.” “What’s ‘rubbish’?” “Oh, merely a conglomerate mass of sundry articles which have fallen into inocuous desuetude.” Awed silence for a moment. “Is that our car?” “Yep, come on. “Why didn’t it come before?” “Dun no.” “Papa, what’s in that box?” “Collars.” “What do they call?” “They don’t call. They’re collars— something to put around your neck. Keep still and let me read.” “What’s that you’re reading?” “Hesperian.” “What?” “Hesperian.” “What’s that. “A book, a magazine, a jx?riodical, a journal, the annual of the West High. “Why are you reading it, papa?” “Oh, because I bought it.” “Why did you buy it?” “Had to. I was held up by Ueland’s son.” “Who’s Ueland’s son?” “A West High youth with a winning smile and a grasping hand.” “What’s a ‘grasping hand.’ papa?” “One that can gather in the quarters.” “Has the conductor got a grasping hand, too?” “Yep. Worse than that. He takes nickels.” “What’s that picture in there?” “That’s a picture of Clare Long making a touchdown.” “What’s a touchdown?” “Merely a football term.” “Why docs he have to do that ?” “Oh. to win the game.” I “Did he win?” “Sure.” “Why did he win?” “Because he broke down the other team.” “Didn’t it hurt 'em, papa?” “Not much, I guess.” Why did the other team get in his way ?” “Had to so they could fight it out.” “Why did they fight.” “Oh, for fun.” “Is it fun?” “Oh, sure if you don’t get killed.” “Would one side stop if the other did?” “I guess so. Well, why didn’t they then?” “Couldn’t tell you.” “Who’s that?” “That’s a picture of Helene Rubcl.” She’s pretty isn’t she, papa?” “You bet.” “She’s prettier than mama, isn’t she?” “I hesitate to commit myself.” What docs that mean?” It means you’ve said enough for one time.” Silence for thirty seconds. Who’s that girl, papa?” “That’s a teacher—Miss Penney.” “Docs her papa run the j enny arcade vou took me to?” “No, I guess not. Hush don’t talk so loud. Everybody’s laughing.” “What’re they laughing at?” “A joke.” “What joke?” “A rather stale one by this lime.” “Well, who’s that handsome man talking to all those girls?” “That’s Yens, the janitor.” “Does he like 'em all?” “Crazy about them.” “Do they like him?” “Well that’s hard to tell.” “Papa who’s that big man?” “That, my son, is Lewis Daniel.” “Has he got a winning smile and a grasping hand?” “Yes, he’s on the Annual Board, too.” “What kind of a board is the Annual Board?” “Oh, it’s a distant cousin of the Supreme Bench.” “What’s that.” “That’s where men who steal and are otherwise dishonest arc taken for trial.” “Is that where they took you when—”. “Hush. That’s quite enough. Ring the bell. We get off at the next block.” Wm. M. Phelps Eighty -two Eighty-threr Review of the Football Season North vs. West. October 11 opening of West’s football season was not attended bv the best of weather. In fact, the gridiron bore a marked resemblance to a Florida swamp; and after a few minutes of play, the athletes also reminded one of the dusky in-of the same region. It had been drizzling incessantly for two days, but the ardor of the spectators who thronged the grandstand was not even dampen-cd. They howled from the time of their arrival until the last whistle blew, and then howled some more: all of which goes to show that they were there for a good time and were going to have one. no matter what the weather man might say. I will not suggest that, “Had the field been dry,” etc., but merely state that North defeated us fairly and squarely, (i to 0. 1 Eighty-four Central vs. West. October 18 Next on the program came our beloved enemies from Central High. They thought they were going to show us something this year and judging from the reports emanating from their training quarters one would almost have believed they could; but, as the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words,” and to see our diminutive half-back act was to l e convinced. This last mentioned half-back has rightly won a prominent ])edcstal in the West High hall of fame; for he it was who, after it seemed as though we were to be defeated by a safety, intercepted a forward pass and traveled over the goal-line fora touchdown and victory. The game ended Central 2, West ( . Blake vs. West As we then had three weeks before our next championship contest, we decided to go out to Blake and help them celebrate Founder’s Day.” Of course wc were going below our class as the score of 33 to 0 indicates, but wc had a very enjoyable afternoon nevertheless. The smaller fellows who were on the Blake squad, deserve credit for the grit they showed in tackling our heavy and more experienced team. Mechanic Arts vs. West. November 1 Our next game was played on the St. Thomas gridiron with Mechanic Arts of St. Paul. It was not quite as gratifying from a West standpoint as the preceding game, but the practice and experience gained was evident in the next contest. The score was Mechanic Arts 13. West 0. East vs. West. November 15 From force of habit, we made the team that started the season with the most promising outlook, once more take defeat. The field was fast, and East succeeded in executing several spectacular forward-passes, but to no avail; for when they approached our goal, they were unable to gain ground. On the other hand. West was having a fine time and before the game was over had rolled up 20 points to East’s 0. South vs. West Wc ended the season rather ingloriously. South was on edge and took us into camp by a 23 to 7 score. As this game was won on its merits and was no donation, we have nothing but congratulations for them on their ability to defeat West High. season, I am quite sure we would have a different story to tell. However, when we take into consideration the many handicaps that confronted the boys all through the season, we feel that the team made a very good showing. W |EST HIGH has just passed through a very successful football season even though we were unable to land the championship, and if Captain West had been physically able to lead the squad through each game oi then I913 XtS-KfuZlTf One who was in close touch with the boys could not help but notice the friendly spirit that existed between the members of the different teams, and as a result of this the games were all very clean and well played and but few accidents occurred. Following arc some of the words of advice taken from Captain West’s curtain lectures given to the boys from time to time throughout the season: “Play on the square; Be game; Do not be a quitter; Be good losers; Keep in training; Keep your temper; Play hard and earn your position; By your actions let Blake School know that you am gentlemen, and have been away from home before.” I feel that a word of praise is due Captain West for this advice to the boys and for his excellent leadership. The graduating classes this year take two of the best men, Captain West and Clare Long whose places will be hard to fill. But with nine regulars and the excellent string of second-team men to draw from, and under the leadership of as able a football man as Captain Tucker, I predict a winning team for 1913. L. 0. Cummins, Coach. aLTHOUGH the past football season of 1912 did not bring the championship to West, the season on the whole was entirely satisfactory both to the school and the players. To the members of the first team and also the second team the highest commendations should lx given for their hard, conscientious work and never-say-die spirit in the face of defeat. With practically this same squad back, barring few losses, the coming season of 1913 should be one of success. So to Captain Tucker and his squad of 1913, I extend the best wishes of the graduating members of the team for a successful year. Clare West, Captain, 1912. |EST HIGH has always been represented by a strong football team. She has played against heavier teams than herself, better coached teams than herself, but never has she played against gamer teams. And gamc-ness is the thing that counts in football. Every man on the team last year showed he had the stuff” in him for a football player. Next year we lose three star men by graduation, Captain West, Clare Long, and Floyd Gardner, but with such stars back as Stone, Yerxa, Hanson, and the strong experienced players as Richardson, Putnam, Tyra, Waldon, Owens, King, and Tyler, and a strong second team to pick from, we have a splendid opportunity for the championship. However, even with these men that are back we haven’t nearly enough men to make a championship team. We want every man in school to work for that team next fall. We have a splendid opportunity for the championship; it is now up to every one of us, who is connected with West High, to make the most of this opportunity. Gordon Tucker, Captain, 1913. IPI? £ Hockey ■ELIEVING that variety is the spice of life, the West High Hockey Team decided to forego the honor of being champions for this year. Nevertheless West was by no means represented by a ] oor team; and our proof is the last game with Central, in which we gave them one of those defeats for which we arc noteworthy. Most of our good players will be back next year and if the hockey enthusiasts will kindly wake up and come to the party there will be a more gratifying article in this section of the 1914 Hesi crian. h, IPUIID9I The 1913 Hockey Team Nelson Wyatt Kennedy Wingate Pike Atwater Billitcr Collins Catlin Putnam Reiter Sill i9u Eighty-nine Kputtf Baseball in 1912 is too early to make any prcdic-HQUU tions about the baseball team of 1913, but West is always represented by a strong organization in all branches of athletics. Last year the team had all the hard luck that goes with baseball. One of the best players was injured early in the season and was forced to leave the game, while two others were unable to play for different reasons. Borden, Hanson. Travis, Long, West, Scott, and Higi still remain from 1912. These men are probably more sure of their positions than new candidates, but the surprises are many in athletics and it is unwise to predict anything now. One important point that should lx; emphasized is the importance of student interest. A team cannot win without a large number of followers, and this is probably one reason why West could not win in recent years. The year 1913 is considered by many to lx? an unlucky one, but no jinx will follow the West team; and with some desirable student interest, and fighting spirit by the team, we ought to have, at least, a fifty per cent better team than last year. W. L. Higi Ntndy-onr The 1912 Track Team Mattcra Durst Davies Mayo Gruwcll Watson Waldon Gregg London Drew FOR several years West has been fortunate in having one or two stars on the team who could always be counted on to win a first in their event in every meet, and the very credible, high showing that West has always made in the large meets is due to them. On the other hand, West made a miserable showing last year in the dual meet with North. You may ask, “Why is it. didn’t Watson and Waldon win their events?” Surely they did. but it is essential that there should be men to win the seconds and thirds, and without more entrants it will lx? impossible to compete successfully with other schools. The 1912 Tennis Team Down Fenton Kennedy THE past year, in tennis, has been the most successful one that West High ever had. We won second place in the State Interscholastic Tourney with six points to St. Paul Central’s seven. Downs, Kennedy, and Fenton composed the team in the order named. This Spring, we ho| e to win the championship cup which Mr. Ward Burton donates; and in order to do this, it is desired that everyone, with any tennis ability whatever, enter the school tourney and force these players to put up their best game in order to retain their positions. R. Kennedy. 51lmHLKI W is u NinetyJhree The Second Football Team Billitcr Chapin Cleveland Baron Stensrud Catlin Patch Todd Gannslc Bailey Sinclair Hawks Ninety-four 19U ,2 E The Junior Football Team Inter-class Champions Levy Kline RihcldafTer Drew Putnam Owen Bigelow Milliter Luger Monarch Bailey Sinclair McLclIan THE day set for the inter-class football games, was cold and disagreeable. Nicollet Park was crowded to capacity ?). After more or less suspense on the part of the spectator the first game was begun. 'Phc Seniors and Sophomores played first and, although the Sophomores put up a plucky fight, they lost to the Seniors. Score: Seniors 13 —Sophomores 0. The Juniors and the Freshmen played next. The Freshmen were on the field and apj eared to be a capable bunch of players. Then the Juniors came on. At first they stood around, shaking and shivering, but after the game was started they got warmed up and with little difficulty succeeded in defeating the Freshmen by the score 14 to 0. Then came the deciding game. 'Phc Junior fellows, coached by Owen and Putnam, had gained confidence by their decisive victory and were quite ready to take on the mighty Seniors. The game began, the snow fell, the wind blew, and it got dark. The rcjx rtcr froze his fingers and lost his pencil in the snow and so is unable to tell the sad story of how the Seniors went to their defeat. The games ended ( to 0 in favor of the Juniors. The faculty manager afterward stated that they were able to pay all debts because of the large attendance of players. The players paid for admittance and the spectator was allowed to enter free. W. Borden. i I 4 m The Junior Basket Ball Team Inter-class Champions Monarch Armstrong Drew Bigelow Owen Oswald DURING the past winter inter-class games were held and the school championship was won by the Juniors who defeated the Freshmen 37 to 5, and then defeated the Sophomores, the winners of the Sophomore-Senior game, 43 to 11. After these games the Juniors played a number of outside games all of which they won. They defeated Blake 55 to 26. and journeyed to St. Paul and defeated the Mechanic Arts Juniors, the victors in their class tournament, 45 to 10. The Claremonts, a men’s team, were defeated 34 to 12 and a little later the Juniors won from Pillsbury House 20 to 14. At the time of this writing the Juniors have one or two more games in sight and if they win these they will lx? in line to claim the 1C-17 vear old championship of the Twin Cities. C. W. Drew, Jr. Ninety-six The Debating Team 1913 Champions 1913 £ 0 West High lias again won the City Championship in debate. The Harvard Cup will therefore remain with us another year. The team went to Duluth and was once more victorious over Duluth Central. The Government ownership of railroads was an intricate, comprehensive, and many sided question. No team in the city succeeded in winning on the affirmative side with the exception of the West team. The season ended therefore with two victories and two defeats for the other schools, except East High which, on the negative side, was defeated by West, giving us three victories and only one defeat. Donald Timerman, whose zealous work deserved much credit in past years, fittingly closed his high school course by splendid work in the East dc-batc. Upon the graduation of Mr.Timerman.Neil Swanson became a member of the team and showed unusual ability in preparing clearly reasoned arguments, being also possessed of a pleasing and convincing bearing. Oliver Buswell’s delivery, his ability to drive ] oints home, his freedom on the platform, materially strengthened the team. To Neil Swanson and Harold Wood we owe much. Both, by long continued application, mastered to a considerable degree the involved facts of the question. Harold Wood is a debater of much promise. He is possessed of sound judgment, grasps the relative importance of arguments, and will develop into a fluent, convincing debater. Albert J. Lobb. ••seven The Orchestra Zanxcr Danz McGiU Johnson Sprague Uclan l Ferguson Van Tuyl Shearer Roberts Mackay Wilcox Folsom Towlcr Murdock Gale THE West High Orchestra of 1913 made a very creditable showing under considerable disadvantages. The organization was deficient in numbers and had to rely upon quality rather than quantity. The able and painstaking work of the conductor, Mr. Donald Ferguson, was a large factor in developing a certain degree of that requisite. The violins, led by Miss Mylius Wilcox, formed the bulk of the orchestra, and contributed in no small degree to its success. As there was no clarinet and only one cornet, the wind section was a little weak, though the three flutes filled the breach to the best of their ability. In view of this weakness, the efficient performance of Miss Mertianna 'fowler at the piano was especially valuable. The work of the orchestra was generously appreciated by the school at every api earancc. Though some members leave in June, there will be a good nucleus left, and the best hopes are entertained for the future. R. W. V. T. 1913 i 32 The Orchestra •Vindy -nine ANEW addition to the curriculum has been added at West High this year. It is the Freshman Chorus. All Freshmen are obliged to attend twice a week in the Auditorium. Miss Burnham has been secured to conduct the chorus, and it has been a great success. The less docile members of the class arc obliged to catch cold more than is good for them, however. The Boy’s Glee Club has also been established on a more serious basis; faithful work being rewarded by a credit at the end of the semester. The members of the Glee Club are: FIRST TENOR Lorrain McCoy Pai l Burner Harold Miles St'Dworth Frasier FIRST BASS Oliver Buswell Jerome Welch 11ERBERT MONTGOMERY Pail Riheldaffer Robert Jordan Walter Wingate SECOND TENOR James Pearce Lee McLellan George Dyer Robert Sherman Donald Hadley SECOND BASS Ivan Lawrence Phillips Foote Norman Hoi k Robert Clybourne jpjJIIBSi One hundred The Girls’ League Lyman Willoughby Sanborn Laws Rcndcll Quinn Waters Fenton OFFICERS President - - Dorothy Rendbll Vice President - - Merle Fenton Secretary - - Mabel Quinn Treasurer - Marian Willoughby REPRESENTATIVES Senior - - Margaret Sanborn Junior ... Marjorie Laws Sophomore - Vera Waters Freshman - Olive Lyman Impromptu Meeting of the Girls’ League Time—5th period. Place—Corner of Lunchroom. Cast—Officers of the League. Ham-buns, cinnamon bread, ice cream cones, chocolate cakes and royal desserts, disappearing rapidly. Dorothy:—Girls, do be quiet,—hush! Qutnnie:—We must plan that tea for Friday. What kind of--? Vera:—Aren’t we going to ask any boys' Dorothy:—Do keep still Vera, if you can. This tea is to l e purely feminine. We can’t afford seven cups of tea to lx ys that had eight of punch at the reception. Margaret:—What a different crowd there will be! You couldn’t squeeze- 19U One hundred one Marjorie:—Well, you won’t have to. Merle:—What about the decorations? My! I wish we could have Christmas trees again! Olive:—And Japanese lanterns! Marian:—And holly wreaths! Dorothy: Oh well! They won’t be missed for we’re going to have sjjceches. Marjorie:—Speeches! Why who’s going to speechify? M argarel:—Guess ? Merle:—I know. Dorothy: Of course you do. You asked him. lie said,—You remember--. Marjorie:—Oh please tell me. I won’t come if---. Dorothy:- How stupid of you not to guess. Do you think we’d ask any other man than our honorary-------? Marjorie:—What fun to hear him talk to just girls. Is he all? Mabel:—I should say not. We arc going to listen to a real Mohammedan woman tell her story. She still dresses as she did in Persia. Dorothy:—Why Mabel, she isn’t real, you know, she’s only an American who has lived in Persia. Margaret:—Why we won’t have anything left for next time if you have two such lions to roar at once. Dorothy:—Don’t you ever believe it. We have more things to enjoy. There’s “Woman Suffrage,” and Hygiene, and Music, and lots of people to talk to us if we want them for our next three meetings. Marjorie:—It's almost time for the l cll-. Margaret:—Who’s going to get the tea and wafers? Vera:—Miss West loves to! Let her do it. All:—Oh my, there goes the bell. (The meeting is informally adjourned.) One hundred two The West High Club r; ;f i if 1 v. f : 9 A'W 0 Thomson Jacobson Harrison Ueland Shearer Grimes Timcrman Sund Petri Hey wood V'an Tuyl OFFICERS Owen Kufus President Vice President Secretary Treasurer FIRST TERM Oliver Buswell Don a ld T i m erm a n Kenneth Thomson Arnulf Ueland President Vice President -Secretary Treasurer SECOND TERM Arnulf Ueland David Grimes Kenneth Miller - Ray Van Tuyl THE West High Club has just completed a very interesting year. As most people know, it is composed of the Junior and Senior boys who meet once a week at the V. M. C. A. for a supper and a speech from some prominent man. West has had as large an attendance as any school at the supper and address, but unfortunately most of them get enough then, and do not come into the club meeting and discussion afterward. Some of the ablest men of Minneapolis have sj)okcn to us during the past year. The list includes J. J. O'Connor of the Associated Charities, Douglas Fiske, President of the Civic and Commerce Association. Prof. David Swenson of the University, Rev. Andrew Gillies. Judge Waite, Fred Anderson, J. Adams Puffer of Boston. Rabbi Dinehart, and President George Vincent of the University. These men, and many others, have spoken on interesting and vital topics that could not fail to interest every fellow in West High, and it is to be hoped that more of us will take the opportunity next year to be present every week. Ont hundred three The Engineers’ Club Grimes Mainline Zanger West Pornl Loyc Fowler Masc Sinclair Harshaw Blackett Coher Maliday Hage Franklin Olbcrg Roc h ford Brooke Kcnnison Sanborn Jones Wilk Hart Caswell Cook Keene Johnson Carlson The Engineers’ Club organized for the present school year with the following officers elected: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer -Librarian Director - Eari. Billiter Godfrey Olberg Alexis Caswell Edwin Loye Harold Keene John H. Cook In order to carry on study and work along scientific lines to l cttcr advantage than could lx? done if the members of the club had worked as a unit, they divided into three sections. The wireless section, under the direction of Earl Billiter. has rendered good service in erecting a new aerial on the school building and in establishing the new West High Wireless station. The construction section with Godfrey Olberg as chief mechanician has been hard at work constructing a Tesla coil for high frequency experiments. The photographic section, conducted by Ormond Laird, has made a careful study of practical photography, taking up, among other things, the making of lantern slides and photo-enlargements. Several lectures were delivered before the club, along electric and photographic lines, by men who arc specialists in their departments; and the club feels that it has spent the most profitable year in its existence. ieailHE5FERL4l IPUIlPag One hundred four Tj I i p Spectator Editorial Staff Mandcvillo Barnes Drew Burchard Hcywood While Managing Editor. Russell Bi rchard Literary Editor. cssMsr —� Circulation Manager, Charles Drew - Marian White Sydney IIeywood Garret Mandeville EVERY large school, such as our own. needs a school pajjer. We feel that we have been especially fortunate in securing the “Spectator” to satisfy this need in West High. On February 7th the first issue of the Spectator came out and it came out right, too, because it had the whole school behind it. Much credit is due the school for the splendid support they gave us on our initial issue. Without this help the paj er w'ould have been a failure. We hoj c that the school will keep the good work up. The “Spectator should occupy a peculiar position in West High. Besides acting as a ncw’spajjcr, giving all the happenings around the school, it should bring the students, teachers, alumni, and the outside world into a closer relationship with one another. It should arouse school spirit among all the classes. We hope that it will accomplish these things. The pajx?r will o|x?n a new' field of endeavor to the literary geniuses in the school. The students who contribute to the general magazine will have to comjjetc with work gathered from all over the state. This wfork will be an unusual incentive for West High students to show their superiority over the other schools in literary w'ork. So far we have more than held our owm against the other schools in the state. Let’s keep it up. We have tried to set the standard of the paper high and we hope that it will never be lowered. Russell Bi rchard, Managing Editor. a One hundred five The 1913 Hesperian Board Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Assistant Editor - Art Editors - - Arnvlf Uhlani) - Allan Newhall - Lewis Daniel j Engebret Sund Helene Rebel Society Editor - Dorothy Rbndhll Athletic Editor - Roger Kennedy Literary Editor - - Alma Sidnam (Clara Nordgarden Associate Editors Phana Wernicke Ray Van Tuyl Class Representatives - - Walter Jones - Marian Van Kirk January Senior - - - Philip Tryon Sophomore Junior - - - - Paul Rihkldapfer Freshman THE Hesperian Board wishes to give its thanks to all, who, by subscribing, contributing, or criticising, have made this lx ok even possible. We especially desire to express our gratitude to Prof. Jordan, Miss Watts, Miss McKcchan, Miss Penney, Miss Lodwick, and Miss Willard, of the faculty, for their advice and encouragement. Thanks are also due the Golling-Hcssc Studio, the Bureau of Engraving, and the Architect Press, for their careful work and friendly advice. Whatever success the book may have, is due to the support we have been given by all with whom we have come into contact. The 1913 Hesperian Board, Arnulf Ueland, Editor-in-Chief. 1913 Wcmickc Rend ell Rubcl Ueland Kennedy Daniel Sund Sidnam Nordgarden Van Tuyl Newhall Om hundred six Editors’ Epilogue The Editors are darn glad this book is finished. You may, or may not, feel the same way about it. If not, our advice is to keep it as a warning to your children. Anyhow, it is too late to get your money back—it’s too securely invested. I9U One hundred seven WATCH THIS SPACE! “Dink” West will raise a mustache here every day between 6 and 8 o’clock P. M. SheldaffeS RIHELDAFFER’S PRIDE Have No Other! WANTED:—A jjosition as whistle on a pop-corn wagon.—Allan Newltall. SINGING TAUGHT BY MAIL! You can duplicate my success. I have won my way into the hearts of thousands of fascinating females by my humorous songs. Fill the air with Sonatas. Tickle the Ivories. PROF. 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