Westfield High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Westfield, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1915 volume:

THE PURPLE AND GOLD PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WESTFIELD, WISCONSIN 1915 Wksitiei.d High School 150tUD of CDuaition S. A. MacGregor, M.D........................President Henry W. Schvvark...........................Secretary Fred Rose, i e..............................Treasurer ♦Dedication To the patrons and friends of the Westfield High School, to whose manifest interest, cooperative spirit, and generous support, we attribute in huge measure the progress and success of our Alma Mater, is this volume of The Purpik and Gold gratefully dedicated by the class of rgrj. Greetings TO YOU, members of the faculty, fellow students, alumni and friends, upon the completion of our arduous task, we, the Editorial Staff, are pleased to present the initial number of The Purple and Gold as a memento of happy high school days. In behalf of the class of 1915, we heartily thank you who have given U' able assistance and hope this souvenir volume may receive your kindly consid- eration. s v historical Resume i II K WESTFI EI,I) HIGH SCHOOL was organized in 1882 Prior to said vear the institution existed as a graded school. The curriculum offered Imt a single three-vear course with few electives. There were many high schools in Wisconsin during the 80’s and early 90’s which had similar courses in vogue. The work of the first two vears did not differ radically from that of the present freshman and sopho- more vears. The chief subjects of the third vear were geometry, physics, and German. In 1900. a general four-year course was adopted. Four years later the course was revised. The history department especially was strengthened. No noteworthy altera- tion has been made since. In 1913. however, two new courses—the teachers’ training and the commercial courses—were added to the curriculum. These new courses are practical and they have already become popular. The Westfield High School was placed on the accredited list of the University of Wisconsin in 1906. where it has since remained upon recommendation of the inspectors who were delegated to make a survey of the institution. In 1888, the old school building, having served its days of usefulness, was sold and removed from the school site on to Main Street. It was remodeled and is at present known as the Odd Fellows’ Hall. It was supplanted by a modern brick structure, which now comprises the north half of the building and which was enlarged to its present proportions bv the addition of the south wing in 1904. The first high school class was graduated in 1885. Ninety-four students com- pleted the three-year course and siw ? the adoption of the four-year course 119 students have been graduated, making the total number of alumni 213. They have become widely dispersed and many have gained distinction in the professions and the business world. The Westfield High School has always had good instructors in the various depart- ments and strong, capable men at the helm. Many of the former principals have since their administration here become very prominent in politics and in the educational field. Among them mention is made of the following: John Aylward. Madison, twice the Democratic nominee for Governor and at present United States District Attorney of the Western District of Wisconsin; K. W. Walker, superintendent of the Wisconsin State School for the Deaf, at Delavan; E. H. Miles, city superintendent of the Waupaca schools; J. H. Wheelock, principal of the Taylor County Training School at Medford: Duncan H. Reid, of Endeavor, county superintendent of schools of Marquette County. Under the present administration, the number of high school instructors has been increased from three to six and the enrollment has reached ninetff The library now contains over one thousand volumes and the school equipment is quite ample. The favorable conditions bespeak the progress and success of the Westfield High School, whose future outlook is indeed roseate. CI)c JFacuItp I). L. Swartz, Ph.B., Principal and Science Graduate of Carroll Academy, Milwaukee Normal, University of Wisconsin. C H RIST1 N K (i I LISKRTSOX I na Crockr. ri Mathematics and Drawing Graduate of Hixton High School, Stevens Point Normal. History and German Graduate of Westfield High School, Stevens Point Normal. [8] €I)c acuit? Edith Porterfield, Commerce Graduate of Oconto High School, Appleton Business College. Faith Bennett Teachers’ Training Department Graduate of River Falls Normal. Jessie DeBoth English and Science Graduate of Green Bay High School, Kipon College. Nettie Kelsey, English and Science Graduate of Algoma High School, Milwaukee Normal. (Resigned. January, 1915.) [9J THE PURPLE AND GOLD CoeOucation VrKRII.V. a bright, jovial fellow And a maiden with pretty dresses, Whose hair is of a dark or a yellow Hue, hanging in beautiful tresses. Form the union of which we’re speaking: Subservient to order and rule— • The boy and girl who are seeking A good education at school. The world did long discard women, Who indefatigablv elevate home. Unlike the rare-ripe persimmon, Unlike the ancient, arrogant Rome, Which fell in their beauty and glory To the earth, fair woman is known From darkness to have scaled the bright story Where the light of her soul has since shone. Coeducation, binding like leather. Like the seam in the back of a coat, Bringeth two counterparts together Which for eons were very remote. The world is becoming enlightened, The “Hark Ages” forever are past; The star of our destiny has brightened With “dear mother” and “sweet home” at last. Let the girls and the boys of the nation Hie away to school hand in hand ; Indeed, since in coeducation Lie the pow’r and pride of our land. May the fop and felon be frightened. Their hegira be sudden and fast. Our nation is the grandest enlightened, Since a ballot by woman is cast! I I I I). L. S. Seniors Florence Vida Birkholz “Stubb” Like gravity. she has the power of attraction. General Course. Packwaukee High School, i, 2; Literary Editor; Arena, 3; Philathean, 4; ('«iris’ Glee Club, 3, 4; President Glee Club, 4: High School Orchestra, 3, 4; B. B. Play, 4; Minstrel Play, 3; Class Treasurer, 3; ( lass Play, 4. Minnie Eleanor Hi asino “Bloxdie” Minnie has a sober look; Appearanees are deceiving. She hid s her face behind her book When lectures we’re receiving. Teachers’ Training Course. Athenian, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Teachers Club, 4; Girls’ Glee Club, 3, 4; Class Vice-President, 4; Art Editor; Perfect Attendance Record, 3; Min- strel Play, 3; German Club, 3. Olga Rose Block “Polly ’ A row of pretty, pearly teeth. Lips that were cherry red, Light fluffy ringlets crowned her brow,— And wisdom filled her head. Teachers’ Training Course. Athenian, 4; Art Editor; Girls’ Glee Club, 3, 4; Sergeant-at-Arms Glee Club, 4; Perfect Attend- ance Record, 2, 3, 4 ; President of Teachers’ Club, 4; B. B. Play, 4: Arena, 1, 2 3; Class Play, 4. Raa Byron Brown “Scrubby” Our friend, Raa Brown, so they say. Calls at the restaurant every day. He’s in thick, by indications And so are his T'isitations. General Course. Athenian, 4 ; Arena, 1,2,3; High School Orchestra, 3, 4; Basket Ball, 3, 4; Vice-President Athena, 4; B. B. Play, 4: Perfect Attendance Record, 1, 2, 4; Assistant Business Manager; German Club, 3, 4; Class Play, 4. [12] Seniors Qg)gjgj) WESTFIELD HIGH S Norman Gilbert Christensen “Kriss” Tall, stately maid—there goes a dart! She looked so pure and sweet; Ah! Cupid thrust him through the heart He fell at Elsa's feet. (General Course. Philathean, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; High School Orchestra, 3, 4; Editor Clubs and Societies; B. B. Play, 4; Perfect Attendance Record, 2, 3, 4; Class President, 1; German Club, 3, 4; Class flay, 4. Myrtle Ccrran Purpose and effort most tread To win the goal of power atul place: And where genius oft may fail. Will, persistent, gains the raee. Teachers’ Training Course. Philathean, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Secretary Teachers’ Club, 4; Girls’ Glee Club, 4; Perfect Attendance Record, 1, 2, 4 ; Class History. Grace Blanche H ami lion ’Kkgoy” Modest and simple and sweet ; The very type of Priscilla. Teachers’ Training Course. Philathean, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Teachers’ Club, 4; Class Treasurer, 4; Girls’ Glee Club, 4; Perfect Attendance Record, 1, 2, 4; Honor Essay, 4. Mabel Ellen Hengfcss Mebbs” Some think the world was made for fun and frolic; So do I. General Course. Athenian, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary, 4 ; Girls’ Glee Club, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer Glee Club, 4; Perfect Attendance Record, 1, 2, 3; German Club, 3, 4; Class Play, 4. [13] THE PURPLE AND GOLD Seniors Ai:i rev I.if.u.a Huber “Dreamy ’ Happy am . from care I'm free. W’hy aren’t they all contented like me? Teachers Training Course. Philathean, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Teachers’ Club, 4; ('•iris' Glee Club, 4: Perfect Attendance Record. 2 ; Class Will. Claudk Urban Huber IIis chosen profession is Iehahod Crane's; He’ll help rural children develop their brains. Teachers’ Training Course. Philathean, 4; B. B. Play, 4; Art Editor; Teachers Club, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Class Play. (Ji.adys Amei.ia Hpbkr “Chub” I'm not greedy, but like a lot. Teachers’ Training Course. Athenian, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Teachers’ Club, 4; Perfect Attendance Record, 2; ('«iris’ Glee Club, 3, 4; Minstrel Play, 3; Class Prophecy. James Waters MacCjRKGOr “Zig” Mischief fills his curly pate; Him the teachers seem to hate. From all punishment he’s free(I)— Pa is on the school board, see? General Course. Athenian, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Minstrel Play, 3; B. B. Play, 4: Perfect Attendance Record. 1,2. 3. 4; German Club, 3, 4; Class Play, 4. [14] WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOQ L Seniors Mabel Gladys Merrimax “Peggy” Heigh Ho! In A danit County, Where noxious sand hurt thrive. 11 ns horn this pretty maiden— The dearest one aim:! Teachers’ Training Course. Philathean Secretary. 4: Senior Editor; Arena Secretary, 3; Class Secretary, 1; Girls’ Glee Club, 3. 4: Perfect Attendance Record, 1, 2, 3, 4; B. B. Play, 4; Teachers’ Club, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Vale- dictorian ; Class Poet, 4. Erwin Arthur Miller “Mollie” Mollie is an athlete; He makes the baseball fly; He's better still in basket ball; His reeord's good and high. Commercial Course. President Athena, 4; Arena, I, 2, 3; Basket Ball. 3. 4: Minstrel Play, 3: B. B. Play, 4; Athletic Editor. Edward David Mishelow “Johnnie” T.d is a. friend of everyone. For he furnishes the school with chewing gum. General Course. Philathean, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Basket Ball, 3, 4; (lass Marshal, 4; Vice-President Philathean, 4: B. B. Play, 4; German Club, 3, 4; Salutatorian. 4. Grace Ellen Ogle “Dimples” There was no hurry in her hands. No hurry in her feet; We never heard her speak in haste.— Her voice was low and sweet. Teachers’ Training Course. Athenian, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Teachers’ Club, 4; Perfect Attendance Record, 1, 2; Girls’ Glee Club, 4; Class Prophecy. f IS] THE PURPLE AND GOLD Seniors Jessie Mabel O’Neil “Shorty” A lucky girl is Jessie, dear.— She rides her pony without fear; She craves no auto like the rest.— For her pet, Queen ie,' is the best. Teachers’ Training Course. Philathean, 4; Arena, i, 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club, 3, 4; High School Orchestra, 3, 4; Perfect Attend- ance Record, 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer Teachers’ Club, 4; Class Play, 4. Bely a Florence Roberts “Belvadere” Why that far-away look in h:r eyes? She has one hope that never dies. Will she teach school? It's pretty tough; A year. I think. 70ill be enough. Teachers' Training Course. Athenian, 4; Arena, I, 2, 3; Teachers’ Club, 4; Perfect Attendance Record, 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Glee Club, 3, 4; Charge to Faculty, 4. Frank Bennett Robinson “Skinny” His little head is full of schemes From reading Top-Notch magazines. Commercial Course. Treasurer Athena, 4; Arena, 1, 2, 3; Business Manager; B. B. Play, 4; Minstrel Play, 3; Class Play, 4. Robert William Schimelpfenic. “Schimmel” The laziest boy in Westfield High. “I haven t it finished, is his one cry. Teachers’ Training Course. Philathean, 4;. Arena, 1, 2, 3; High School Orchestra, 3, 4; Vice-President Teachers’ Club, 4; Minstrel Play, 3; Class Play, 4; ( lass Prophecy. [161 Seniors Kdwin Lucius Taylor “Ted” This 7vas the noblest Roman of them all. General Course. Athenian, 4; Arena, I, 2, 3; Editor-in-chief; H. B. Play, 4: Class President, 3, 4; Perfect Attendance Record, 2; German Club, 3, 4; Class Play, 4. Vklma Corinne Wilber “Gus” To see her is to love her. And love but her forever; For Sature made her 7uhat she is. And ne7'er made another. General Course. Madison High School, 1; Packwaukee High School, 2; Girls’ Glee Club, 3, 4; Arena, 3; Philathean, 4: B. B. Play, 4; Class Play, 4. Walter Harold Miller (‘lass of ’13: Postgraduate Work; Commercial Course; Basket Ball Coach. Class Motto: Step by Step. Class Colors: Gold and White. Class Flower: White Rose. Senior Class Uistoriette ON a fair day in early September, 1911, I began a memorable trip from Lincoln town to the city of Westfield. Ere long I passed through the boscage of I.awrence and arrived at my destination near the close of dav. Being somewhat tatigued. 1 soon lay me down in a cosy corner to slumber. And as a slept I dreamed a dream in which I saw a cosmopolitan group of callow youths and maidens in front of a brick structure called the Westfield High School. As they loitered there thev were seized with fear and trembling and broke out with the lamentable crv. “Whither shall we betake ourselves?” In their plight they ogled this way and that, until a man named Principal approached them and said, “Wherefore wail ye?” Then some answered. “ 'Cause we know not where to go or what to do.” Thereupon Principal gave them a parchment upon which they beheld the bold caption. “Rules and Regu- lations,” and he said, “Follow these with sagacity, and then henceforward ve need fear and weep no more.” Then I saw in my dream that the group began tripping merrily through a broad field called Freshman Mead. Ere long they came to a quagmire called Monthly Quiz, and being heedless, some fell in. For a time the unfortunates wigwagged and a number of them became wretchedly bedaubed with ink. All were extricated, however, and the band journeyed on until Freshman Mead was crossed and the pleasure grounds called Vacation were reached. After a good rest here the majority of the band pressed forward again. The topography of the region was as a rolling prairie until Sophomore Heights were attained. After surmounting a number of difficulties encountered on the upward march, the pilgrim band came to the Green Pasture of Ease, where all was joy and sunshine. This table land, however, was narrow, so that it was crossed in a few seemingly brief days. The pilgrims next entered Junior Territory, where the atmosphere was sweet and pleasant. They chose a leader and continued their journey for nine months, when they espied a gate in the distance. Their eyes were filled with great visions and on reaching the wicket they passed through and found themselves in Delectable Senior Province. Many were their experiences as they pressed onward until finally they came to a picturesque elevation called Rostrum. There they saw a pile of sheepskins and in close proximity the Sepulchre of Oblivion, into which their burdens, which they so nobly bore for four long years, rolled. The pilgrims were now happy and care free. Next day they found themselves on enchanted ground, where they met other pilgrims, called Alumni, who had preceded them. Together they feasted, and as they dwelt enraptured 1 awoke from my dream just as a voice whispered : “Ve are still in America, the Land of Opportunity. Live well, not unto yourselves alone, but for all mankind.” M. Gladys Merriman, '15. H81 31 n 00emoriam Grace Shelp Born January 4, 1896: Died May 25, 1914. At the time of her death a member of the ('lass of 1915. Good girl, your life was brief. Relieved from care and pain; And while our loss—’tis plain— Causes us untold grief. Eternal rest you gain. Sad that thou didst depart: Heaven alone knows why Early the good do die, Leaving friends sad in heart. Peace and sweet rest—good-bye! [19] Senior Class poem FOUR years ago—how short a time!— Together we began to climb. Just starting in our high school life; We knew not much of work or strife. Our trials the first short year were few; We liked our work because ’twas new. Kach stranger found himself a friend And work and pleasure seemed to blend. As Sophomores we had to toil. We often burned the midnight oil. Bookkeeping made us all feel blue; We thought we’d met our Waterloo. But though we often were distressed With joy and pleasure we were blessed. Inlookers saw each lad and lass Not individuals, but a class. We worked as one—a unit we ; No other way could we then see To get what we called ease, you know ; We thought instructors worked us so! Class spirit was our greatest boast, Of all the classes we showed most; Our elders said ’twas overdone. While we kept on and had much fun. In our third year—what worse could be. Our one road then branched into three? But we were still a faithful tribe That courses never could divide. ur Senior year is finally o’er. We’ve had more work than e’er before; )ur teachers we have ceased to bluff. They think we’ve stayed here long enough. So now we’re going to leave high school. We’ve tried to follow each good rule. Perhaps we have oft been a trial But one can’t be good all the while. We’ve struggled on until at last The high school days for us are past. One cannot guess how short they’ve been, Until he’s reached the last of them. We’ve won many friends in these few years. How can we leave them without tears? We’ve loved to linger here together. But now farewell—perhaps, forever! G. M„ ’IS. [201 WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Commencement C£Jeek CalenOar Sunday Evening, May 30 ... Baccalaureate Sermon, by Rev. George Shepard Wednesday Evening. June 2................................Class Day Exercises Thursday Evening, June 3 Commencement Exercises Friday Morning, June 4...........................Final Session and Promotions Friday Evening, June 4.......................................Alumni Reunion Class Dap program Piano Solo................ Class History............. Class Prophecy............ Class Poem................ Class Will ....... Mandolin and Piano Duet . Senior Charge to Juniors Junior Class Response . Charge to the Faculty . Faculty Response . Presentation of Class Memorial Acceptance bv School Board Vocal Solo................ ......................Oi.ga Bi.ock ..................Myrtle Curran fGladys Huber . . . J Grace Ogi.e |Robert Schimklpfexig .................Gladys Merriman ..................Audrey Huber . Jessie O’Neil. Norman Christensen ..................Minnie Blasixg ..................Arthur Kruger .................. Belva Roberts .................. Ixa Crockett ..................Erwin Miller Henry Schwark .............Florence Birkholz Commencement Program Music........................................ Invocation................................... Salutatory .................................. Song......................................... Honor Essay........................ . Music........................................ Commencement Address—“A Search of the Golden Song......................................... Valedictory.................................. Music........................................ Conferring of Diplomas....................... Class Song................................... High School Orchestra Rev. G. Ve. Cra . Edward Mishelow . Girls’ Glee Club Blanche Hamilton High School Orchestra Fleece.” Dr. James W. I.aughi.ix . Girls’ Glee Club Gladys Merriman High School Orchestra Principal D. I.. Swartz .................Class of 1913 [211 THE PURPLE AND GOLD ( FORGE MKDWAV, in love with General Baltic’s only daughter Ada, encoun- J ters many difficulties in pressing his suit. His mother, believing her husband. Captain Medway, drowned, marries Bones, an undertaker. Shortly thereafter the Captain returns, followed by Cleopatra, a colored lady, who by virtue of a sham marriage, calls him her husband. Each new development causes a series of new shocks, which finally leads George to exclaim to his sister: “Parents! They spring up like mushrooms—we can never be orphans!” During the ensuing struggle to disentangle the complicated domestic imbroglio, Cleopatra finds a mash in Bones. Ere long the Captain and his former wife are reunited and the General becomes reconciled to George, his prospective son-in-law. The final satisfactory solution of the whole snarly problem brings lasting felicity to both old and young of all concerned. . Senior (Class piap “CuriicD ap” (A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts) BRIEF SYNOPSIS CAST OF CHARACTERS General Baltic............................. Captain Medway......................... George Medway, the Captain’s Son Nod Steddam. Barrister..................... Carraway Bones, Undertaker................. Police Constable Nibble.................... Mrs. Medway, the Captain’s Widow . Sabina Medway. Daughter.................... Ada Baltic, the General’s Only Daughter Mrs. Pannall. George Medway's Housekeeper Tom Lobb, a Wherryman...................... Cleopatra. Captain Medway’s Second Wife V orman Christ i s i Edwin Taylor [ames MacGrec.or Frank Robinson Raa Brown Claude Huber Mabel Hengfi’ss . Corinne Wilber Olga Block Jessie O’Xeii. Robert Schimelpfenig . Florence Birkhoi.z 1221 THE PURPLE AND GOLD Juniors CLASS OFFICERS. Lois Nelson . Ella Sanford John Steumpfig . Frank Baggs President . Vice-! resident Secretary . Treasurer . Class Colors: Pink and White. Class' F?. owkr : Pink Rose. Class Motto : Rowing not Drifting. WHY THE JUNIORS ARE ENVIED Til ERICS an enviable class in Westfield H igh School Which for one more year must abide by each rule. The reasons are very easily comprehended, When the facts are known why the Juniors are envied. We have Orace who comes from the country, Who’s small in stature hut not in mind. And behold, Carrie, the sweetest singer. Second only to the famous Jennie Lind. And then there’s our jolly Irene, Who is a child of the Emerald Isle: And May Belle, an angelic(?) student. With hair dressed in the latest style. Blanche and Elsa are the school musicians. Without them, we could not survive; And Bab, our girls’ basket hall captain. To win many games she does strive. Then there’s Pete, the class athlete, Tisch the brilliant, and John I., the short; Jule. Nan. and John S. are not far behind. As is shown in every report. There’s Zig the commercial student. Who will handle the cash some day; And Bob, a future pedagogue, Who means to have things his way. Maude, a Grand Marsh student. Who doth occupy a back seat. . Can ever be seen as well as the rest Even in such a cosy retreat. And lastly, comes Ella, and Anna too, Who teachers some day will be; ’Twill not be odd if they wield the rod. When they attempt to teach the A. B. C. Ella Sanford. ’16. [241 Junior Class Left to Right, Top Row—San now, McCiraw, Dfwak. Lanci:. IJatiibun, IUrsack Middle Row ( ami hki.i.. Au:xwot k. StukmTonn, Long. Sanford, Baggs Front Row- Krtgkr. Nki.son, Sciiidi.o, Lao, V i_sii THE PURPLE AND GOLD ggQSgj) T KVKR in the annals of the Westfield High School has there been a class which has displayed such remarkable talents and brilliancy as has the ( lass of 17. Then, too, if “variety is the spice of life,” the Sophomores have it. The class can boast of having among its ranks the largest and the smallest of the high school students. From a scholastic standpoint, the members rank from K to “P” • and in moral gradation (not degradation), the range is from very good to good for nothing. Referring to physical development, all of the Sophomores exercise more or less freely and frequently, especially daring the so-called recess periods or during the regular perambulations to and from the postoffice. Some endeavor to develop all the muscles, while others confine their activities to lingual and maxillary movements. Some show symptoms of having contracted various social diseases—one. “Blondie.’ even apparently being inoculated with a variety of ‘barbers itch. While we have thus far indulged in “glittering generalities,” may it suffice if we cite a few specific cases of par excellence. “Buck” is the champion heavyweight boxer in school and furthermore, he is a crack(ed) bowler. “Krinky is the most renowned bantam basket ball player. William is an efficient secretary, or he would not be serving in that capacity in two different organizations. The class contains two Smiths—one a Ruby—and no society is complete without at least one. Doris 1’. is a paragon ot good behavior, for the teachers know. And so we might go on in ad infinitum, but as “brevity is the soul of wit,” we will be brief, knowing, gentle reader, that you will not doubt the veracity of our modest declarations regarding the Class of '17. after vou have scrutinized the class picture. opliomores President . I 'ice-Presiden . Agnes Hayes Secretary . Treasurer . . Harold Krentz . William MacGregor . . Spencer Walsh Motto : Out of the Harbor into the Sea. Class Colors: Lavender and Gold. Class Flower: Violet. John Collins, ’1 7. opbomorc Class Left to Right, Top Row—Schidlo, Hayes, M. Smith, Lewis, Phelps, Donovan, Hursack, Collins Middle Row—Perkins, Gakdow, Fletcher, Zimrkck, Reals, Tagatz, R. Smith Front Row—MacGregor, Stuempfig, Waldo, Walsh, Paulskn, Elliott THE PURPLE AND GOLD QgQjSgj) JFresbmen President.........................................Stuart Hamilton I ice-President.................................... Ernest Lange Secretary......................................................Erny Blasing Treasurer.........................................Gladys Hamilton Class Flower: Forget-me-not. Class Colors: Blue and White. Motto: At the Foothills Climbing. Name. Nickname. Erny Biasing.....Spraws .. Mayme Burgdorff. .Tig...... Gladys Hamilton. .Johnny .. Stuart Hamilton.. .Hammy . Vernon Haney. . . .Bill.... Ruth Kietzman... .Pudge ... Arthur Kujath... .Art...... Ernest Lange.....Gad Lizzie Long......Coonie . . Howard Meinke.. .Howdy .. Esther Miller....Ta Ta .. . Richard Roberts.. .Dick .... Katherine Schwark .Kate Florence Shepard. .Ponta ... Herman Tonn.......Boscoe .. Grace Towns.......Dewey .. Rodney Wilson... .Bilsey . .. Chief Characteristic. Hobby. Ego Itch. .His bipeds........Rubbering.......Show me .Her altitude......Ruminating ... .Smart girl .Her smile.........Seeking wisdom..A cutie .His ears............Bucking......Just it .His pompadour ...Flunking........Like Buffalo Bill .Her lips...........Studying I’m brilliant His mien ...........Pleasing Kelsey. Big Harris guy , , , ( Hitting Har- ( I’m Vice- , His blue orbs....' . ,,p .. [ „ .. . I risville trail President . Her raven locks . .. Munching candy.A nice maiden . His blushes......Fishing..........I’m a monitor . Her grin.........Staying home.. .A model girl .His gait..........BeingaFreshman.Smart boy . Her auburn hair . .Whispering . . . .Very pretty .Her highness.......Painting....................I’m fromCrandon .His diminutiveness.Cramming.......Big country boy .Her olfactor......Seeking admirers.A dandy kid .His freckles......Being a jockey.. A swell Freshman Mayme Burgdorff, ’IS. [281 JFrestmuin Class Left to Right, Top Row—Kiktzman, Mkinkk, Burgpokkf, Haney, ] {lasing Second Row—Tonm, Long, Roberts, Towne, Wilson. Miller Front Row—S. Hamilton, G. Hamilton, Shepard, Schwark, Lange ®S)SS) the purple 3ltimni association President . I ’ice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Mrs. Otto Ellingf.r, ’92 Mrs. Edith Hamilton, ’02 . Mrs. Frank Haney.’98 Mr. Henry Schwark, ’99 DIRECTORY OF THE FOUR-YEAR COURSE CLASSES. Alice Jakeman..... Clara Jakeman .... Grace Preston ..... Frank Audiss...... Cora Buttles ..... Eclvth Campbell ... Margaret Dickow .. Essie Johnson .... Anna Miller....... Edith Parrott..... Ruth Caves........ Maude Cook........ Bessie Hawkins Nora Quinn .. Bernard Christensen Samuel Crockett .. Nellie Dewar ..... Ella Johnson ..... Irving Krentz ---- Mamie Kilbride ... Minnie Klingbeil . Elizabeth Krentz . . Nellie Long....... Ella Meinke....... Joseph Murphy ... Hazel Muzzey .... Edna Quinn ....... Essie White ...... Maude Buttles Mary Crawford .. . Grace Kerbaugh . . CLASS OF iqoi Teacher ................. Mrs. James Kerbaugh .... Mrs. C. E. Wiltberger---- CLASS OF 1902 Business Man ............ Mrs. Frank Russell ...... Mrs. E. Hamilton ........ Teacher ................. , Mrs. Henry Jahnke...... .Telephone Central Office .. .Mrs. Alva Wetlaufer..... CLASS OF 1903 . Mrs. John Alexander ... . Mrs. Dayton, Deceased .. . Mrs. Charles Laing .... CLASS OF 1904 .Principal High School .. .Teacher Manual Training . Mrs. I ars Nelson ..... .Mrs. Bert Marring ...... .Rancher ................ . Mrs. Wm. Roth ......... . Mrs. Geo. Curtis ...... . Mrs. Rev. C. Wachholz . . Mrs. Ed. Kanneman . Teacher ............... . Lawyer ................ . Mrs. Julius Kruger .... . Mrs. Irving Krentz .... . Mrs. Geo. Miller ...... CLASS OF 1905 . Teacher ............... . . Teacher .............• . . Teacher ............. [301 Swayne, Cal. Viola, Wis. De Kalb. III. St. Joseph, Mo. Westfield, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Washburn, Wis. Packwaukee. Wis. Wautoma, Wis. Montello, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Baldwin, Wis. . Menasha, Wis. . North Yakima, Wash. . Minneapolis, Minn. . Doland, S. D. . Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Brazil, South America . Westfield, Wis. . Minneapolis, Minn. . Seattle, Wash. .Westfield, Wis. . Doland, S. D. .Grand Rapids, Wis. . Oxford, Wis. . Interior, S. D. . Arizona. @ggl0g5) WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL @530 3 Tena Krentz........ Agnes McGraw ... Bertie M oss ..... - ianin Murphy ... Frank Perkins .... Hazel Fletcher .... Charles Ford ...... Eldon Hamilton . . Bessie Johnson ... Edna Meinke....... Lewis Miller ..... Lizzie Murphy .... Ella Schimelpfenig Ellen Wheelock .. . Carl Klingbeil .... Helen Knapp....... Gladys Krentz .... Nellie Ro .ell ... Lilly Schinfelpfenig Alma Springborn . Beatrice Brown .. . Ina Crockett...... Herbert Klingbeil . Mina Knapp ....... Anna Miller....... Hazel Moss ....... Olive Perkins...... Fannie Audiss Ruth Krentz........ Edwin Fletcher Blanche Kilbride . . Lorena Meinke Samuel Robinson . Lizzie Sharp....... Lillian TaylDfr ... Harry Wheelock ... Albert Bluemke Clara Campbell Walter Hamilton Chester Hengfuss .. Herman Krentz .... Laura Kruger ...... Mabel Miller ...... Mae Murphy ........ .... Postoffice Clerk............ . . . . Principal Graded School .... . . . . Mrs. J. O. Mortcnson..... . . . . Lawyer .................. . . . . Musician ................ CLASS OF 1906 .. . . Music Instructor ......... . . . . V. M. C. A. Secretary.... .. .. Farmer .................... ....Saleslady ................... ....Saleslady ................... ....Miller ...................... ....Mrs. Julius Kruger .......... .... Mrs. William Otto .......... ....High School Instructor ...... CLASS OF loo; . . . . Salesman ................ .....Mrs. Henry Marotz .......... . ... Mrs. C. C. Blank .......... .... Mrs. Geo. Patterson ........ . . . . Mrs. Julius Wagner....... .... Teacher .................... CLASS OF 1908 . .. . Teacher .................. ....High School Instructor ...... ....High School Instructor ...... .... Teacher .................... ....Mrs. Xels Christensen . . .. . Stenographer ........ .... Teacher ............... CLASS OF 1009 Farmer Teacher Mrs. A. Marring ............... Mrs. Ed. A. Fitzpatrick ....... Postoflice Clerk .............. CLASS OF 1910 Senior, Agri. College, U. of W, Mrs. Leslie Laing ............. Cashier Westboro State Bank . Bookkeeper .................... Senior, Oshkosh Normal ........ Mrs. Ernest Schluter........... Principal Graded School ....... Student Business College ...... [31] Westfield, Wis. Plover, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Washington. Casper, Wyo. Westfield, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Packwaukee, Wis. Highland Park, 111. Harrisville, Wis. Montello, Wis. Montello, Wis. Menomonie, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Jamestown, X. D. Bancroft, Wis. South Randolph, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Kewaunee, Wis. Waupaca, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Arlington, S. D. Westfield, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Grand Marsh, Wis. Montello, Wis. North St. Paul, Minn. Westfield, Wis. Packwaukee, Wis. Madison, Wis. Pendleton, Ore. Madison, Wis. Packwaukee, Wis. Westboro, Wis. Chicago, III. Oshkosh, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Oxford, Wis. Madison, Wis. THE PURPLE AND GOLD CLASS OF ' iQit Clara Borsack .................I eacher .................. Charlotte Hamilton ............Senior Carroll College..... Margeret Dartt ........................................... Albert Lange ..................Railway Mail Clerk ........ Samuel Long ...................I eacher .................. Minnie Meinke .................Senior Stevens Point Normal Addie Miller ..................Saleslady ................. Leon Roth .....................Bookkeeper ................ Leon Sanford...................Instructor ................ Linda Schimelpfenig ...........Teacher ................... Irene Wooster .................Mrs. Carl Utgard........... CLASS OF 1912 Darwin Campbell ...............Bookkeeper ................ Rellis Conant..................Law Student I’niv. of Wis. . George Crockett ...............Student Lewis Institute .... Gertrude Gplliher .............Mrs. Casey McCann ......... Rachel Page....................Teacher ................... Alma Purdy ....................Teacher ................... Edna Taylor ...................High School Instructor...... Mildred Timme..................Teacher ................... Glen Thomas ............................. •.............. Stanley Vaughn.................Student Univ. of Wis....... CLASS OF 1913 lessie Baggs...................Senior Milwaukee Normal .. Lulu Elliott ..................Teacher ................... Harriet Fletcher ..............Music Instructor .......... Evelyn Hamilton ...............Student Carroll College .... Mary Hamilton .................Teacher ................... Belle Parks....................Teacher ................... Walter Miller..................Postgraduate Student ...... Herbert Springborn ............Bookkeeper ................ CLASS OF 1914 Chester Borsack................Teacher .................. Burr Crockett..................Salesman .................. Frank Hayes ...................Machinist ................. Robert Long ...................Rural Mail Carrier ........ Marie Cunningham.......................................... Pearl Merriman.................Teacher .................. Lillian Miller ................Mrs. R. II. Hints.......... Metz Mosher ...................Teacher ................... Harold Ogle....................Farmer .................. Kenneth Shelp...................Teacher .................. Clyde Thomas ............................................. Mildred Walsh ............................................ Natalie Wilber.................Student Ripon College .... Westfield, Wis. Waukesha, Wis. Packwaukee, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Stevens Point, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Kendall, Wis. Westfield, Wis. Amherst, Wis. Plainfield, Wis. Madison, Wis. Chicago, 111. Packwaukee, Wis. Packwaukee, Wis. Rib Lake, Wis. Almond, Wis. Wautoma, Wis. Packwaukee, Wis. Madison, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. , Quincy, Wis. Harvey, N. I . . Waukesha, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. Packwaukee, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Madison, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. • . Dauphin, Canada. . Westfield, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. . Packwaukee, Wis. . Westfield, Wis. Ripon, Wis. f32] THE PURPLE AND GOLD 51-QQQ W l l l Lining for Something' 9 IS well to live for something-to forbear K wg ix: All ills, to topple evil's throne, To iight the fight of faith, to win and wear A diadem that is one's own. His brow with choicest' laurels garlanded Shall be who wins the worlcl's acclaim. YVho's not afraid the rugged way to tread llfhich leads to martyrdom and fame. 'Tis well to live for something, I believe, To trust and try, with valor win: As if there were no time to fear and grieve, Nor eler occasion to begin. Who would not strive some purpose to achieve, To gain full mastery of an aim? Life's time is brief, now is the time to weave Its woof and to exalt one's name. Aye seek the truth, all evil things eschewingg And while the bereaved Rachels weep, With happy heart give comfort-in so doing, The stream of joy will How more deep. In heaven trust, for the dear Demiurge W'ith tender mercy doth entreat usg - He calms 1ife's storms, surmounts each haf'ling And pilots safe to Port Quietus. l34l surge S. muiDco CARL WINFIELD slowly regained consciousness. First a sensation as of float- ing, but gradually the misty haze drifted away and he began to wonder where he was, for he was gazing upon an entirely different scene. The sun was very bright and the heat intense, and he was lying upon a wide beach, with bits of wreck lying all about him. Immense vultures and other birds of prey, hovered overhead squawking appallingly. Lying in the hot sun was not pleasant; and rising with difficulty he started to walk, but his joints were stiff, as if he had just recovered from a severe attack pf rheumatism. The ground was covered with sand, like that found along sea shores, but at every step the sand gave way under his feet with a swift sliding motion, making progress difficult. After walking in this manner for some time he came to more solid ground. Becoming tired ere long from physical exertion, he sat down to rest and meditate. After a few moments of brain racking, Carl remembered that early in the evening, a storm had arisen and the Olympia, the ship on which he was a passenger, springing a leak, the people had put to sea in small boats. Later, with the capsizing of the boats, came unconsciousness. “Ah,” thought Carl, “I must have been stunned and the waves drifted me to shore.” The forenoon was passing away and Carl felt famished for want of food, and it would not do to sit there in the scorching sun. With a heart full of anxiety he resumed his exploration. He found trees and bushes laden with many kinds of tropical fruit. When he had eaten his fill he retraced his steps, the tide had returned and he was now standing upon the sea shore. He spent most of the day wandering around, and as there were no signs of human life being near, he decided that he had been cast upon an island. While wandering about, he discovered footprints of wild animals, and upon following these, found that they led to a stream of clear water. “Now.” said Carl to himself, “as there are wild beasts in this region I must have some means of protection.” It was growing dark, and where was he to go for the night? He thought the top of a tree would be a good place to keep him from impending danger. For pro- tection he sharpened a long stick, with hard rough stones, as best he could. Then climbing into the tree, he fell asleep as if the branches had been a bed of down. But he was so weary that only a broken rest came to him. Suddenly awaking in the night he had a strange feeling that danger was near. His-muscles grew taut and strained, as he heard something stealthily moving beneath the tree. As he looked down, he found himself gazing directly into the glaring orbs of a wild animal. As the animal moved uneasily about under the tree, the faint moonlight revealed a powerful tiger. Carl, feeling a strange sense of exhilaration creeping over him. rejoiced at the chance to demonstrate man’s superiority over beast. Cautiously he moved to the lowest limb of the tree for freer action and also to entice the tiger. [35] THE PURPLE AND GOLD The ferocious heast made a quick high spring, but Carl was prepared. His sharp pointed stick met the tiger’s throat, cutting a deep gash. The heast fell lifeless to the ground and Carl soon fell asleep again, dreaming pleasant dreams of being rescued. dll', man who has no occupation is in a bail plight. If he is poor, want is ever pinching him; if he is rich, ennui is a more relentless tormentor than want. An unoccupied man cannot be happy, nor can one who has missed his calling. e have swarms of idlers among us, that is, men who pursue no useful occupation, or who sponge their way, thus enjoying some luxuries of life and living upon the hard earnings of others. In this great country of ours no one need be without some useful occupation. All trades and professions are open, from the lowly station of the honest hod carrier, up to the very pinnacle of professional fame. Those occupations that require manual labor are surest, most healthful, and most independent. Many of the young men waste a great portion of their early life in fruitless endeavor. They have no trade, no profession, no aim, and yet they may have a great desire to do something worthy of themselves. They have not the stimulus of a fixed purpose to hold their attention and awaken their dormant energies; not a known prize to win. An early choice of his vocation, devotion to it. and preparation for it, should be made by every youth. The secret of making desirable men is to put them at work and keep them honorably employed. One caution to voung people is to make sure of their talent. Too many look at a hundred things, when they should be looking steadily at one, and see it distinctly. This results in a large number of persons becoming disgusted with their vocations, getting their living by their weakness, rather than by their strength, and because of this they are doomed to inferiority. “If we choose to represent the various parts in life,” says Sidney Smith, “by holes, in a table, of different shapes—some circular, some triangular, some square, some oblong—and the persons acting these parts by bits of wood of similar shapes, we shall generally find that the triangular person has got in to the square hole, the oblong into the triangular, while the square person has squeezed himself into the round hole.” No man ever makes an ill figure who understands his own talents. No youth of industry and perfect honesty need despair because his profession, or calling is crowded. Let him always remember that there is, “room at the top.” and the question whether he is ever to reach the top will be decided by the way in which he improves the first ten years ol his active life in securing to himself a thorough knowledge of his profession and a sound moral and intellectual culture. Florence Birkholz, ’15. Occupation |561 Mary Ann. Oc COisconsin Dells HK Wisconsin Dells are famous for their weird, rugged and wondrous heautv. I he river has worn its way through sandstone, carving many strange and inter- esting forms in the rocks. One thing that particularly attracts one’s attention is the various colors of the rocks. Many of them are covered with ferns, flowers, and trees, which make them look very beautiful as the sun shines upon them. The upper Dells are noted especially for the Vizor’s Ledge and the Witch’s Oulch. The former is a rock extending far out above the other rocks, from whose summit many visitors every summer enjoy a grand panoramic view. The latter is a long dark passage, on one side of which are steps of stone which lead to an elevated rock upon which is a hotel. The Dells, together with beautiful adjacent scenery and pure, invigorating at- 'mosphere. make this beauty spot of Wisconsin most attractive and a resort to be sought by all who are seeking health, happiness, and recreation. I RECALL one beautiful October day. The sun’s bright rays flooded the earth with beauty and warmth, and the sky was clear and blue, not a cloud being visible. The trees were almost destitute of their richly colored leaves which now thickly carpeted the ground. Their rustling seemed sweet music to me and if I had been gifted with a poetic nature, my first impulse might have been to write a poem. In the grove fleet little squirrels seemed to be playing hide and seek. In realitv they were gathering nuts and acorns for winter supply. A majestic oak whose limbs stretched forth like mighty arms to protect from harm, was laden with acorns which appeared like tiny cups and saucers. The rich green, velvety moss beneath was more beautiful than any carpet made bv human skill. From the throat of a yellow warbler perched on a high branch came silvery, tremulous notes. Ere long he flitted about like a gleam of sunshine, snatching insects from the scant foliage or darting after them in the air. A few late flowers were noted and they too aided the beautiful colors of nature to blend harmoniously. As the golden sun was sinking beneath the western horizon, the illuminated landscape was a picture more beautiful than pen can portray. Maybei i.e Lau, ’16. 3n October Dap Louise Birsack. ’17. [37] Cljc C0oDrI Ccacber TH K model teacher helps the children to see all the good things which life holds and how to obtain and appreciate them. She helps the students to study nature and to love the beautiful; and she instills in them a strong feeling of love and thank- fulness for their homes, because the country is the most beautiful and happiest place in the world to live in. Furthermore, the model teacher instructs her pupils to be truthful, kind, just, and clean in their habits. While some are taught these virtues at home, others are not; and the school is the only place where all have the same environment and the same opportunity to live noblv. I he greatest thing a teacher can do lor her pupils is to help them to develop strong characters; to train their conscience and their will, to decide in the right. For every time they choose the right, they take another step in forming the good habit of right-doing. I hus they are unconsciously learning to govern themselves. While the students are learning all these things which will help to make them better men and women, the model teacher guides them in their I took-learning which broadens their minds and incidentally trains them for the highest type of citizenship, which our country is greatly in need of. Gladys Mkrriman. ’15. Cbc Ptiluc of Cimc AXY person gifted with common sense can perceive that life is short, that time Hies, and that we should make good use of the present. Whatever inequalities we may labor under, all of us have an equal amount ot time, which should be used wisely and apportioned judiciously, since it is impossible to retrieve what is wasted or lost. ()ne great fault ol many people is that they are inclined to overlook the towering importance of the present. If we wish to accomplish anything in life, we must set about it now. If we have the desire for helping others, no time is better than the present for bringing about the realization of that desire. One of the secrets of progress and success is to know how to make the most of present opportunities. erv often by delaying, even a few moments, the best plans, the most important affairs, a good situation, honor, happiness, and even life itself, may be sacrificed. [381 Mabel Hf.ngflss, ’15. Oe Christmas Spirit ROM heaven we have taken the Christmas spirit of giving. It is not the value of the gift, however, that counts, hut the spirit with which it is given: for. “the gift without the spirit of the giver is bare.” Christmas should not only be a time to give gifts, but also a time to create gladness. Happiness then should reign in every home. Surely there is no more appropriate time for joy and happiness. For was not He who is foremost in our thoughts during the Christmas season, the staunchest optimist who ever trod this mundane sphere? it is our duty to eliminate the evil spirit of selfishness and encourage the spirit of goodness and charity. C may read of bleak, desolate farm homes, the bare trees and the deep drifts; 1 but one who has always lived in the country, grows to love these things. The snow falls, covering the earth with a mantle of white. The small animals in the wood hop about and the snow birds flit hither and thither in search of morsels of food, while the farmer and his boys are occupied much of the time in doing chores. In the evening, by the comfortable fireside, juicy apples are eaten, nuts gathered in autumn are cracked, and games are played by all the members of the family, provided father has read the paper and mother has looked through her fashion magazine. Later they may have some music, the elder daughter or the mother playing the organ or piano while all join in singing favorite songs. Occasionally one of the latest books is read aloud by one of the family. EARLY every high school, college and university has its baseball, football and basket ball teams. These three games are the most popular at present. Base- ball. no doubt, is the favorite. Every little town in the United States has its baseball team. The game attracts a larger crowd than any other, and the people like it because of the many unexpected plays that occur during the progress of the game. Football is placed mainly at the higher institutions of learning, during the autumn: while basket ball apparently is the favorite game during the winter season. People like games in which there is always action, speed and team work, and these qualities go a long way in making athletic sports popular in America. Emma Gardow, T7. Country Life in Cflinter Ei.i.a Sanford, ’16. Cttiiletir Sports Erwin Mili.er, ’15. [39| 44 ¥ r j HAT’S in a name? That which we call a rose. W By any other name would smell as sweet.” At baptism lie received the Christian name of Billy; his surname we will not divulge. That no one may get a wrong conception, we wish it clearly understood that his name, even though you may consider it an opprobrious one. does not detract in the least from the excellence, or goodness, which entitles him to honor and reward. Billy is well horn and well bred, inheriting the noble and amiable qualities of a long line of illustrious ancestors, for the virtues of the mothers, as well as the vice of the fathers, are sometimes visited upon their posterity. Moreover, in his youth, he was trained in the wav lie should go. and when he waxed old he did not depart from it. He was taught to be gentle and good; to never learn bad ways, to do his work with a good will; never to backbite (or iversa), to carry the burdens ot tile weak, and sometimes the weak themselves, and never to be a knocker nor a kicker. He has grown to be a handsome fellow; slightly above the medium height but with a well-knit, perfectly healthy, perfectly delightful body. His hazel eyes are large and luminous. His countenance is expressive of kindly sympathy, and his disposition is the sweetest we have ever known. He always wears a glossy black coat, which is soft and fine of texture. Kach morning about five minutes to nine. Billy may be seen striding leisurely up the street, with dinner pail and books suspended in mid air. When the day bids fair. Billy puts in his appearance with saddle, but in stormy- weather. for the sake of protection, lie journeys with covered buggy. Oh! Billy! Artless lad. if thou wouldst only quicken thy lagging step the monitors would not have the unpleasant, but oft recurring task of reporting an absence. Though in appearance Billy may seem unambitious and slow, he really intends to be diligent. In spite of the tedious journey each morn and night, which must surely become monotonous, he performs his daily task nobly and well. Billy's boon companion is an energetic young man, possessing numerous virtues and sterling qualities. This intimate friend of Billy's lias furnished him a comfortable home for some years past, and has spoken many a kind and cheery word to encourage him on his journey through life. If Billy were gifted with an extensive vocabulary we would, no doubt, be entranced some fine morning by an eloquence of praise and gratitude from his lips. h M. and S.. ’15. 1401 @§3)@gj) WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL N K Saturday in the spring, a classmate and I decided to get our botanv notebooks _ up-to-date and. in order to do so, we were obliged to take a walk in search of buttercups, hepaticas, violets and bloodroots. We wandered along the banks of a crystal creek until we found fine specimens of the hepatica plant. Gathering a beautiful bouquet of these flowers, we continued our rambling. Frequently we were able to hear the warbling of birds which had returned from the Southland. We espied a robin breakfasting on a fat worm he had pulled out of the soil with his beak. Kre long we entered a grove where we found some beautiful buttercups, purple- hued violets and other blossoms. Our collection of flowers reminded me of the Girl of tin- Limbcrlost. which I was reading at home during the evenings. It made me long to study nature. ONK of the most talked of subjects of today is that of the use. sale, and manu- facture of Alcohol. King Alcohol does not stimulate, but may relieve pain for a little while. He destroys life, liberty, and happiness. He is an agent of physical and moral ill health. He causes crime and poverty, feeble-mindedness, insanity and many accidents. King Alcohol stands for uncleanliness and murder. He robs a man of his ambitions, health, accuracy of mind and steadiness of hand : and he clothes him in rags and takes away his honor. 3 CCItilk in the COooDs Blanche DkWar, ’16. Uing alcohol Ella Fletcher. ’17. [41] School A COMPOSITION again! Oh, dear! How many must we write in a year? Book reports, special topics, and all that : Sometimes I don’t know where I’m at. As soon as one thing is out of the way, And you’re planning for a restful day. As sure as fate some teacher’ll say: “Now look that up ere the close of day. It seems as though I'll ne’er get through, I wonder if others have troubles too; My studies fall over each other pellmell— Dear me! There goes the high school bell! A. N. Life ANOTHER year has passed from view, Another link we add to memory’s chain : Mayhap, the fleeting year has brought to you Some blessing on Life’s rugged main. Another year has passed from sight. And left its impress on our mind; The charm it brought through sudden flight, Is kept as warden of school days behind. A glistening vista doth broaden wide, Opportunities smile on every side. Our life’s like a mass of plastic clay. Molded little by little, day by day. We see the present and review the past. While the future’s wrapt in a silence vast; And as none can tell what it is to be. We’ll abide and hope, since we cannot see. While each is master of his own fate, Will you make yours little or make it great? M. M. M., ’14. [421 ■ w y£= jTiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyj MiSPWii e s««sg •itoi rih'Jji i iiiiiitiii iiiiiiiiiiiiirrniniiniimiiiiiiiiiiif liiinniiniiiniliiii THE P URPLE AND GOLD QgjjSgg German (Club President.........................................Mabel Hengfuss Secretary-Treasurer................................Elsa Schidlo THE Herman Club is composed of the members of the two Herman classes, sixteen in number. The purpose of the organization is to provide a broader activity than the classroom can afford, and to stimulate a wider interest by bringing the lasses together socially. Individual work along the line of talks, stories, readings, recita- tions. etc., is prepared, and presented in the form of a program at the regular monthly meeting. Our aim is expressed in the words of Felix Dahn: “Eure Madchen sollen und Knaben Als kostlichste von alien Gaben, Das Kleinod deutscher Sprache haben.” |44I 9erman (Club loft t« Kiaht—Grace Campbell. Caroline Alexander. Kowin Taylor, Miss Ina Crockett. James MacGregor, Elsa Sciiidlo. Mabel Hengfuss, Edward Mishelow, Blanche DkNVar, Maidi: R nn:r . Norman Christensen, Raa Brown Cl)e Literary Society GOLD THE Westfield High School lias many years past had a literary society called the Arena. Different lines of work have liven followed by it during the different administrations. Under the present administration, debating has been limited to the seniors and juniors. The sophomores have written original essays while the treshmen have recited selections committed to memory. The work has been planned to supple- ment largely the work in English, and the aim has been to make all exercises of great educational value. The student body, to create interest and friendly rivalry, has been organized during the current year into two separate organizations—the Philathea and the Athena. Excellent programs have been rendered at the monthly meetings. Instru- mental and vocal numbers were always special features. The debates on live subjects were interesting and instructive, and produced keen rivalry, especially when the debaters were composed of teams of the two societies. The critic reports by members of the faculty contained helpful hints and valuable suggestions. The following are the officers and members of the two societies: PHII.ATHEA President..................................Harold Krentz Vice-President..........................Edward Mishelow Secretary...............................Gladys Merriman Treasurer............................................Lois Nelson Seniors Florence Birkholz Audrey Hi rer Corinne Wilber Myrtle Curran Gladys Merriman Norman Christensen Blanche Hamilton Jessie O’Neil Claude Huber Edward Mishelow Robert Schimelpfenig Juniors Caroline Alexander Frank Baggs F.i.sa Schidlo Grace Campbell Robert I.ange Maude Rathbux Maybf.i.lf. I.au Lois Nelson Julius Sandow Victor Walsh Sophomores Georgia Beals Doris Perkins Harold Krentz Lizzie Donovan Myrtle Smith Paul Paulsen Emma Gardow Adaline Tagatz C larence Stuempfig Dora Kaxeman John Collins Spencer Walsh Freshmen Mayme Burcdorff Esther Miller Stuart Hamilton Ruth Kietzman Florence Shepard Arthur Kujath Howard Meixke Richard Roberts [46] 4 WESTFIELD HIGH SCH O O L ATHENA resident............................................Erwin MlLLER Vice-President...................................................Raa Brown Secretary............................William MacGregor Ireasurer..............................Frank Robinson Seniors Minnie Blasing Glady-s Huber James MacGregor Olga Block Grace Ogle Erwin Miller Mabel Hengfuss Raa Brown Frank Robinson Edwin I ayi.or Belva Roberts Juniors Bessie Bursack Ella Sanford Arthur Kruger Blanche Dewar Myrtle See John Long Irene McGraw Anna Bonn John Stuempkig Sophomores Lot ise Bursack Doris Lewis Warren Elliott Ella Fletcher Mae Phelps William MacGregor Agnes Haves Mabel Zimbeck Raymond Schidlo Vern Waldo Ruby Smith Freshmen Gladys Hamilton Grace Towne Herman Tonn Lizzie Long Vernon Haney Rodney Wilson Katherine Schwark Ernest Lange Erny Blasing £ irl0' SIee Club N OLD ADAGE is that “music hath charms to soothe the savage beast.” Be that as it may, certain it is that music, “the concord of sweet sounds,” is a beautiful means of expression and it is quite as powerful a means as poetry, painting, or any other art. Music has so much educational, intellectual, and spiritual value that it should be an essential part of every school system. The Westfield High School has for a number of years past recognized the value of music and, having present in the student body a large stock of dormant talent, due effort has been put forth to arouse and develop it. While considerable has been done in part singing and chorus practice, the large majority of the lady students has been organized into the Girls’ Glee Club and been trained in singing bv a qualified member of the faculty. The Glee, Club is comprised of a beautiful bevy of blithe lady singers and it has rendered fine selections at literary meetings, commencements, and on other occasions. The following comprise the officers and personnel of the club during 1914-1915 : Directori . President . Secretary . Sergcanf-at-A rms Accompanist . Hazel Fletcher and Nettie Kelsey Florence Birkholz . Mabel Hexgfuss Olga Block . Elsa Scmi.no Carrie Alexander Georgia Beals Florence Birkholz Myrtle Curran Lizzie Donovan First Soprano Olga Block Emma Gardow Mabel Hengkuss Gladys Mekriman Lois Nelson Maude Rathbun Myrtle Smith Adeline Tagatz Corinne Wilber Grace Ogle M ae Phelps Grace Towne Mayme Burgdorff Audrey Huber Gladys Hamilton Second Soprano BI. A XCH E H AM11.TON Ruth Kietzman Doris Lewis Esther Miller Florence Shepard Kate Schyvark Mabel Zimbeck Alto Minnie Blasing Blanche Dewar Ella Fletcher Gladys Huber Agnes Hayes Maybelle Lau Jessie O’Neil Belva Roberts |481 0irls' $Icc Clui) Ivvl . J-' v“V 1' 11 r|K, MV|Rt« 'n ' Rn «AA'’Yl T«Ar' K 'SKm Mm “as. Nelson, G. Hamilton tetesra ... Ok CciUbcrs’ Club ''■'HI'. I'eachers’ Club lias for its membership those seniors and juniors who are A pursuing the teachers' training course. The present club lias nineteen members and the majority of them are among the most scholarly and most progressive students in the high school. The club holds meetings, the members and Mrs. Faith Bennett, the teacher in charge of the teachers’ training department, convening from time to time for the purpose of discussing various topics pertaining to rural schools and questions arising in their observations and practice teaching, and for mutual helpfulness and self- improvement. These embryonic teachers are qualifying themselves for successful teaching in the rural schools of Marquette County. I’he members during tile current year are: Preceptress..............................Mrs. Faith Bennett Seniors President.......................................Olga Block Vice-President.......................Robert Schimelcfenic Secretary.................................Myrtle Curran Minnie Blasing Claude Huber Grace Ogle Blanche Hamilton Gladys Huiier Jessie O’Neil Audrey Huber Gladys Merriman Belva Roberts Juniors Bessie Bursack Maybelle Lau Ella Sanford Robert Lange Irene McGraw Myrtle See Anna Tonn € )C l))!gi) School SDrcljesmi Till'! high school orchestra was organized in September, 1913, by. Miss Meta Radtke, instructor in music. This band of nine musicians, by frequent rehearsals, was able in a short time to play a number of pieces quite well. The orchestra is a valuable adjunct to the school organization. During the two years of its existence, it has furnished music at basket ball games, school plays, commencement exercises, and upon various other occasions. The membership of the orchestra during the current vear of 1914-15 is the following: Victor Haberman, Director Violin Florence Birkholz Mandolin Jessie O’Neil .... . . Violin Blanche Dewar Piano Norman Christensen . . Clarinet Robert Schimei.pfenig . . Cornet Raa Brown y; ; ; ; . Trombone Leo Kline Drum [501 Oie Ccarbcrs' Club Left to Right, Top Row—Ogle, Tons, Sanford, Rursack, Lau, Lange, McC.raw, Gilbertson. Bennett, B lasing. C. Huber Front Row -Curran, Merri.man, Block, Roberts, A. Huber, G. Huber. O’Neil, Hamilton. Schimelpfenig IT’S A LONG WAY TO PEDAGOGY We are loyal members of the T. T. C., And we’re jolly and happy as can be. We practice teaching pupils And complete handiwork, too, Till the whole school gets excited And doesn’t know what to do. Chorus: It’s a long way to Pedagogy, I t’s a long way to go; It’s a long way to Pedagogy. To the best work that we know. So good-bye to other courses. For teaching do we care. It’s a long, long way to Pedagogy But our heart’s right there. It’s an honor to be a teacher kind and true. That’s why we are training to know and do. Good-bye, dear Alma Mater, Ere long our song shall be; For we’re going into the country To teach kids A, B. C. [51] Oc Uigi) School ©rrtocsmt Left to Right— I• irkHOI.Z, Brown, DeWar, Christensen, O’Neil Director Haiikrmans, Kline, Sciiimei.ppenig basket all Cram mxbsibxv.ss ... —c-'” ' WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL @§5053 OF RKCKNT years, athletics in the Westfield High School have been limited almost exclusively to basket ball. Of course, the boys have engaged in soccor football, baseball, and other outdoor sports. But the only interscholastic contests which have taken place were those arranged with basket ball teams of other sec- ondary schools. The basket ball team has been very successful during the 1914-15 season, having won eight of the nine games scheduled. Its record was such that it was invited to compete in the tournament at Stevens Point for the championship title of central Wisconsin. So formidable was the Westfield team regarded that it was scheduled deliberately to play against the strongest quintet—Weyauwega High—in the initial game, which was lost by the score of 12 to 33. In the second contest against the Waupacas. after leading most of the way, the team lost on a fluke, by the close score of 24 to 25. The Stevens Point Journal, in commenting on the records of the twelve- contestants in the tournament, noted: “Westfield has, in some respects, the most remarkable record of all. The team piled up a total of 303 points to 80 for their opponents, lost but one game and that by a margin of but three scores, and defeated one team—Friendship Highs—108 to 0.” THE LINE-UP Walsh, R. F. Miller, L. F. KrcNtz, L. (L ColliNs, Sub. MishElow. R. (1. BRown, C. SCHEDULE. 1914-15 December 18, 1914 Westfield High School. . . 41 Endeavor Academy ........... 13 January 15. 1915 Westfield High School.. . 23 Plainfield High........... 8 January 22. 1915 Westfield High School... 25 Plainfield High........... 13 January 29,1915 Westfield High School... 3 Endeavor Academy ............ 6 February 5.1915 Westfield High School. .. 108 Friendship High.............. 0 February 12. 1915 Westfield High School... 19 Stevens Point Normal 2'nds.. 13 February 26,1915 Westfield High School... 2 Friendship High (Forfeited) 0 March 12,1915 Westfield High School. . . 51 Portage Selects........... 4 March 19.1915 Westfield High School... 31 Portage High ............... 23 Total ....................303 80 Other high school teams challenged but which failed to respond were Grand Rapids. Stevens Point. Wautoma, Neshkoro. and Poynette. “So while we sing and while we cheer, the story will be told. How Westfield High downed many a team in those brave days of old.” CerotiD Ccam Left to Right Robinson (Captain). «. T.: Scium.o, L. F.; Sandow, Gardovv, Referee; Miller, Coach G.; Lange, R. G.; Collins, C.; Waldo, Utility; f WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL gfgjfrggjj TH E second team lias some excellent material for replenishing the regular school line-up, in which there will lie three vacancies via the graduation route. The positions held by Brown, Miller, and Mishelow during the last two seasons, will be hard to till as satisfactorily as they have been. It was largely through them that the enviable record was made during the past season. But there can be no doubt that Lange. Collins, and several other good players, with regular practice and efficient coaching, will develop readily into stars. The second quintet had challenged a number of school teams, but. for various reasons, its schedule included only two games with the Oxford Highs. It was victorious in both the contests, the scores being 19 to 12 and 31 to 6. The girls, until this year, did not have an organized team since 1911. A sufficient number was induced to play to insure the organization of two teams, which were coached by Miss Kelsey. On January 15. the first team held the strong girls’ team of Plainfield High School to a 2-to-2 tie game at Plainfield. In the return game, several members of the team were not in the contest, owing to illness, and Plainfield won. 9 to 0. The only other interscholastic contest was with the Endeavor Academy- girls’ quintet, who won by scoring a single goal. With one season of experience the girls should be strong contenders for honors next year. [57 | Girls' 'Basket Ball quaD l-ef. «o Fletchkk, B,mi« Bukaack. Coach Xr.rr.c Kalsby. G.acc Tow . THE PURPLE AND GOLD Commercial Geography Teacher: “For what is Switzerland noted, Ernv? Erny: “For Swiss cheese.” Teacher: “Oh, for something grander, stronger, and more expressive.’ Erny: “For Limburger.” Grade Teacher: “Can anyone tell what bird in Africa lias wings, but cannot fly. Bright Boy: “A dead bird.” Mr. S.: “Of what use is the damper of a stove?” Bright Sophomore I.ass: “To keep the stove from burning.’ Miss K.: “What is meant by pagan?” A. H.: “Pagan is a wagon.” A. T.: “A pagan is a beautiful girl.” Teacher: “Would you use the word professor after every man’s name? Herman T.: “No; I would use it in front of his name.” OUR HAND-IN-HAND MAN-MAID SANDWICH (Patent Applied For) Recipe One Rath-BUN in the center; Two Stuemp-FIGS on the sides. Chet at the Cozy Cafe (to “Skinny” and his girl who are enjoying ice cream) : “I see you two are happily engaged.” Corinne: “Why—er—no—not yet.” BASE SOI.O, BY RAA B. (Air: Annie Laurie) There are meters of accent And there’re mete(o)rs of stone; But—oh! the best meter is When I me(e)t ’er alone! (Encore) CONUNDRUM When is a ton not a ton? Answer: When it is A. TONN. Teacher: “What is meant by disparity?” Student: “Well, to illustrate, there is Doris and Warren, the bigness and little- ness of the Sophomore Class. [601 ggg)§gg WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ggj)(g§@ Fart. Soprano Alto Tenor Base OUR SON NY MALE QUARTET Name. . . . . Robinson Wilson .... . . . . Christensen . . . . Paulsen Occupation. Farmer J ockey Musician Chore Boy SHAKESPEARE DRAMAS IN W. H. S. Names of Play. All’s Well That Ends Well As You Like It ... Much Ado About Nothing . A Comedy of Errors Cast. Seniors J uniors Sophomores Freshmen . When Staged. Commencement Eve Five Times per Week Daily Matinee September to June MERRY ROUND (Sing Lo-o-o-o-o-ow) Schid-lo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o Gard-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ow Sand-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ow Mishel-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ow BUGS! I wish I were a lightning bug, Which hasn’t any mind ; Tho’ small, I’d shed a lot of light And escape this awful grind. Art K. r CONCERNING 1 7.000,000+ Miss C.: “The census embraces more than seventeen million women.” James Mac. (whispering to his fair neighbor) : “Gee, I’d like to be the census for a while.” FEBRUARY 3, 1915 Our Belva, on this slippery day, Went “skating” on the icy way; Tho’ she had on no hobble skirt, She slid and butted for the dirt. MENTAL INDIGESTION Dora K.: “Chyle is the indigested blood.” [611 WHERE THE “BERS” THRIVE Specie. Wil-ber Hu-ber . Tu-ber . . San’-bur Am-ber (solid) Am-ber (liquid Bar-ber Locality. Packwaukee Brooks Springfield (irand Marsh Baltic Region Milwaukee Westfield Dear Teacher: Please excuse Harvey for bis absence from school, as he fell into the mill pond. ou will oblige me by doing the same. Yours truly, Mrs. ---------- PACKWAl'KEE ERUDITION Time was we thought we knew it all. But now we must confess The more we know, we know we know, We know we know the less. I’he Freshman’s Quotation: “Florence is our Shepard, we shall not want.” • Harrisville may make you frown. And Lawrence—what a place! Sav, if you’d see a lovely Towne, Just turn your lamps on Grace! Frank R.’s Motto: “Don’t study your lesson; lessen vour study.” Brilliant Student: “I shall never forget you, dear teacher. 1 am indebted tfi' you for all I know.” Kind Teacher: “Oh, 1 beg of you, don’t mention such a trifle.” Freshman: “Miss DeBoth gave me a calling down for something I didn’t do.” Sophomore: “Something you didn’t do? What was it?” Freshman: “Didn’t keep my notebook up-to-date.” New Parson on Main Street: “Glad to meet you. Do you attend a plafe of worship?” Fussy Senior: “Why, yes ; I’m on the way to see her now.” [63] SISK� THE PURPLE AND GOLD Physics Instructor: “Does a dog in water lose weight?” Gladys H.: “Apparently, yes; seemingly, no.” HOW TO SING Music Director K.: “Sing very loud until you get to the end of ‘repose.’ ” Grade Teacher: “I want you to give me a sentence containing the word not- withstanding.” Bright Bov: “Johnny’s trousers were worn out not with standing.” Principal S. (in physiology) : “What is myosin?” Agnes 11.: “Myosin is the poisoning of food in a tin can.” Inquisitive Junior: “Howard, why is it that little Elliott hoy. so much younger than you, is ahead of you in school?” Howard: “I dunno; I s’pose his folks is smarter’n mine.” High School Teacher to Class: “This is the worst recitation we’ve had in a long time. I’ve done three-fourths of it myself.” THE FLUNKER AND IIIS FATE Chews gum, Annoys neighbors, Never studies, • Nightly loafs, Ever cuts up, Down and out! Grade Teacher: “I want everyone of the class to name some wild animals, beginning with Johnnie.” Miss K. (in botany) : “If an onion has annual rings, the same as in a perennial like the oak. what must it he?” Katherine S.: “An onion.” Second Grade Boy, in reading: “The horse was goin’.” Teacher: “Don’t forget the ‘g,’ Johnnie.” Second Grade Boy: “Gee, the horse was goin’.” Commercial Teacher: “When you have sold merchandise, do you put it on the debit or on the credit side?” Practical “Mollie,” who drives the Schimmel: “I put it on the delivery wagon.” [641 0gj)@gS WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ggj)0g) Miss G. (in English Lit.) : “Namean invention of the Elizabethan Age. Edward.” Edward M.: “The gasoline engine.” OUR QUIDNUNC’S QUERIES With Minnie Biasing the trail, will Olga Block the way? When Norman Christensen fusses, does Mabel Heng-fuss? If John Long for her, will Myrtle See him? Should Robert Lange flirt, will Maybelle L. Lau it? If “Circus Bill” drinks the amber fluid, what will “Buck” Wal-do? “Pete” (in modern history) : “When the Crusaders entered Jerusalem, they rode around with their heads cut off.” Mrs. B. (in citizenship class) : “Now, Robert, you may tell us how to propose.” Robert L. blushes and remains reticent. Mrs. B.: “Evidently he hasn’t had experience.” ROLL ON, YE WAVES! Arthur Ku. (in physical geography) : “A lake at maturity is a rolling plain.” A woodpecker lit on a freshman’s head And started in to drill; He pecked away for half a day, And then he broke his bill. A Soph. EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY J. S.: “1 never read Robinson Crusoe, but I know it is the story of a man who was shipwrecked with his dog Friday.” ELSE! Are you always kind and gentle? Do you always try to be? Do you sometimes think of others, Or just think only of me? Norman. STRANGE. INDEED! As down the corridors we pass. Going along from class to class, Strange, indeed, are the things we hear— From “I hate her” to “Isn't she dear?” (651 THE PURPLE AND GOLD gggggjj (■race I. (oblivious of the gargoyle): “We don’t have waterspouts on land, only on sea.” WORSE THAN DI M DIM Bl I.LETS! Inquisitive Junior (of a horticultural turn of mind, in history class)-: “I should like to know if grape-shot grows on an ambush.” AND HIS NAME WAS GEOFFREY: Miss G. (in English IV) : “Why did Chaucer go to Ireland?” Raa B.: “Oh, ’cause he wanted to be an Irishman-.” Our faithful disciples- “Fete.” “Jim,” and “Jack.” DEAF AND DAM (By Metz) There’s Miller’s dam. you will remember. “Growler” used to like it well: And there’s lots of other places Where you cannot hear the bell! THE W. H. S. BELL SYSTEM Kind. Number. Characteristic Tone Electric . 3 . . . B-r-r-r-r-r-r-z-zz Belfry . 1 . . Ding Dong Desk . 2 . . Rusty Bell-igerent .... . 0 . . Silent May-belle . 1 . . . Solitary Camp-bell . 1 . . . Very soft Bel Esprit . 1 . . Brilliant Ma-bel . 2 . . . Variable Belle (Coeds) . 47 . . Discordant Belle (Schoolma’ams’) . 5 . Fundamental Re-bel (F'irst Semester) . . 1 . . . War-like Bel 1-a-Donna .... . Thrilling All those who think our jokes are poor Would straightway change their views. Could they compare the ones we print With those that we refuse. [661 Ye Editor. £Oitorial taff Left to Right, Rear Row—Mkrrimax, Tayt.or, Urockktt, Coluns. MacGrkgor, Robinson. Block, Millkr, Sanford Front Row- Birkholz, IIibkr, Blaring, Brown. Burgdorff, Christknskn Editor-in-chief Senior Editor .... Junior Editor .... Sophomore Editor Freshman Editor . Literary Editor Art Editors .... Alumni Editor Athletic Editor Organizations .... Wit and Humor . Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Edwin Taylor Gladys Merrimax . Ella Sanford . John Collins NIA Y ME B l RGDOR F F . Florence Birkholz [Minnie Blasing Olga Block [Claude Huber Ixa Crockett Erwin Miller N RM A N C H R1S TENSK James MacGregor . Frank Robinson Raa Brown 167] t o Dig!) School CalenDar SEPTEMBER 7. I.ahor Day. School was organized. 8. Arthur Kujath entered as a freshman. 15-16. Students attended the County Fair in the afternoon. 18. Seniors elected class officers. 22. Juniors held class election. 2-1. County Superintendent Reid made his initial visit. 28. Attorney J. J. McDonald of Portage addtessed the students. First monthly meeting of the faculty was held. Sophomores elected officers. 29. Freshmen organized by election of officers. OCTOBER 2. First monthly quizzes were conducted. 5. Grace Towne of Waupun entered school. 12. Girls’ Glee Club was reorganized by Miss Kelsey.' 13. Literary societies were christened Philathea and Athena. 20. Candidates for basket ball teams held first practice. 26. October meeting of the faculty. 30. Quizzes for second school month were given. NOVEMBER 4-5-6. Teachers attended convention of V. S. T. A., at Milwaukee. 12. Rev. George Shepard addressed the students. 20. “Dan Cupid. Head Coach.” staged at opera house. 23. November meeting of the faculty. 25. Quiz day for the third month. 26-29. Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 4. J oint literary program was rendered. 18. First game of basket ball with Endeavor Academy. Victory, 41 to 13. 21. Regular monthly meeting of the faculty. 23. Fourth monthly quizzes. Christmas program. 24. Vacation for the holidays 1 ;au. |69| JANUARY 11. School work was resumed. 1 5. Basket ball game at Plainfield. Victory. 23 to 8. lirls play a 2-to-2 tie game. 21-22. Final examinations of first semester. 22. Semester ended with victory over Plainfield. 25 to 13. 29. Team lost close game at Endeavor; score. 3 to 6. FEBRUARY 3. Graduation honors awarded. Gladys Merriman, with avtrage of 94.5 in scholarship merits valedictory. 5. Basket hall game with Friendship; Westfield 108. Friendship 0. 8. Miss DeBoth succeeded Miss Kelsey, resigned. 9. Miss Reynolds of State department made a survey. 12. Woman suffrage won, 2 to 1. in literary society debate. Victory in double header. Second team vs. Oxford High. 31 to 6; Westfield vs. Stevens Point Normal Seconds, 19 to 13. 22. Washington’s birthday was celebrated. 24. State School Inspector Anderson and County Superintendent Reid visited the school. 26. Friendship forfeited game by refusing to play. MARCH 1. Important meeting of the faculty. 12. Basket ball game with Portage “Selects.” Victory, 51 to 4. Several seniors and Principal Swartz participate in the program of the County School Boards’ Convention. 19. Westfield High vs. Portage High. Victory. 31 to 23. 20-27. Basket ball team participated in Stevens Point tournament. 29. Faculty met in monthly meeting. APRIL 2. Seventh month quizzes. I.ast literary program rendered. Spring vacation began. 12. School reopened for last two months of year. MAY 7. The senior class play “Turned Up” was staged. 27. Final examinations began. 31. The faculty met in last monthly session. JUNE 2. Class Day exercises were rendered in High School Auditorium. 3. Commencement exercises took place in opera house. 4. Promotions were made and school closed fpr 1914-15. |701 OUR ADVERTISERS We take this opportunity of thanking our friends, the business and professional men, who have so materially assisted us in the publication of THE ANNUAL. To our subscribers, we heartily recommend these men who are known for their busi- ness integrity and square dealing and as each handles the best in his line at rea- sonable prices, all are deserving of your liberal patronage. “One good turn de- serves another.” THE CLASS OF 1915. 1] LADIES’ AND GENTLE- MEN’S FURNISHINGS THE RIGHT GOODS -----AT----- THE RIGHT SEASON -----AT----- THE RIGHT PRICE H. J. EUBANK “SELLER of GOOD GOODS” WESTFIELD, WISCONSIN The NOVEL and the USEFUL The Novel IS Useful and the Useful IS Novel. That’s the way in general with FURNITURE, with skill in its design and care in its execution. Place an article like that in your HOME and you will be pleased every time you look at it for years and years. 0 Furniture of Quality SCHWARK AND CRAWFORD WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN PAY US A VISIT the next time you’re near our store. Our line of mer- chandise is always up-to-date and the prices are sure to please you. A dollar does its duty at our store. If you’ve never favored us with your patronage, we hope you will make us a visit soon, so we may show you just how well we can treat you. Our old custom- ers will always find something new in addition to our usual good assortment of staple merchandise. ROSKIE AND FULLER WESTFIELD, WISCONSIN You Want the Best and Most that your money can buy. The Place to Get It is at Hamilton Bros. They Keep Shelf Hardware, Farm Implements, Paints and Oils, Stoves and Ranges, Seeds, Tools, Guns and Ammunition, Incubators, Windmills, etc. Westfield, Wisconsin CARROLL AND KLUG Style and Quality are Twin Virtues in This Store This store tries to give its patrons better and better service from year to year. We believe the greatest service we can render is to give you the best possible merchandise for your money. Everything that women want is in our dry goods store. Satisfactory variety of clothing for men in our clothing store. Our tailoring department equal to the best in the state. 110 86 112 W. COOK STREET, PORTAGE, WISCONSIN Go to The Kleist Studio for Photos that Please Pictures taken at all times Groups and children’s pictures a specialty Finishings are the best Mountings are all first-class Pictures enlarged in best manner Beautiful frames to match A. F.Kleist Portage, Wisconsin Mishelow’s Go to Department Kellogg Brothers Store Lumber Company Dry Goods Clothing for Shoes Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Furnishings Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Sash Doors, Lime and Cement, A Complete Stock in All Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Departments and We Invite Your Inspection Westfield, Wisconsin Westfield, Wisconsin C-O-Z-Y C-A-F-E For Westfield’s Popular Restaurant First Class Service The Finest Ice Cream go to Crushed Fruit and Nut Sundaes The Central Hotel Famous Rex Brand Chocolates Full Line Fancy Box Candies Electric Lights Fancy Fruits and Vegetables Steam Heat Always a Fresh Supply Hot and Cold Water The Latest Drinks Served Baths at Our Soda Fountain Popular Rates Specials This Season Hire’s Root Beer Egg Malted Milk Coco Cola Bert W. Hathaway, Mgr. Visit “The Cozy” Next to Postoffice Phone your Orders. Phone 121 Westfield, Wisconsin We Deliver E. H. TONN, President F. W. MILLER, Sec. and Treas. WESTFIELD FARMERS’ PRODUCE EXCHANGE DEALERS IN Feed, Flour, Beans, Grain, Potatoes, Farm Machinery OUR PLATFORM: 1. We pay highest prices for all Farm Produce. 2. We sell at Rock Bottom Prices. 3. We deliver to All Parts of the City. 4. We give all Patrons the same Square Deal. ALEXANDER AND FRANK DEALERS IN HARDWARE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS They also handle a full line of KEEN KUTTER TOOLS and the Recollection of Quality Remains Long After the Price is Forgotten WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN QUINN AND CLARK AGENTS FOR FORD AND CASE CARS AND EXPERT REPAIR MECHANICS GASOLINE, OIL, TIRES, AND AUTO ACCESSORIES ALWAYS ON HAND GARAGE ON MAIN STREET WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN T. H. COCHRANE CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR FLOUR, FEED, BEANS, POTATOES, AND SEEDS We Have a Nice Assortment of MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN GROWN SEED CORN Everything Fully Guaranteed WESTFIELD, WISCONSIN JOHN CONANT DR. J. O. MORTENSON ATTORNEY AT LAW DENTIST £ Office in Bank Building Office over Westfield State Bank WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN WESTFIELD WETLAUFER STATE AND WALDO BANK THE BEST BANK IN MARQUETTE COUNTY Reliable Drugs School Supplies Kodaks Perfumes Cigars Candy Wall Paper Nyal’s Family Remedies 3 Per Cent Interest on Deposits Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN N.KINDSCHI F. W. MEINKE THE HARNESS MAN NOTARY PUBLIC Large Stock Good Quality Popular Prices Fire Insurance Rea1 Estate Loans WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN dr. s. a. MacGregor OTTO KRUGER PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON THE PEOPLES MARKET Office in Bank Building CHOICE FRESH AND SALT MEATS Prompt Response to Alt Calls AT POPULAR PRICES Phone Nos.: Residence 18, Office 12 Oysters in Season WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN MAIN STREET. WESTFIELD SCHAUER BROS. L. H. BORSACK GARAGE The Flour Man and Westfield’s Popular Miller Auto Repairing General Machine Shop He handles the Flour noted for Purity, FIRST STREET. WESTFIELD Cleanliness and Quality GEO. B. CROCKETT General Merchandise We Specialize in SELZ Shoes WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN F. W. KLINE Jeweler ami Optician Go to MRS. JULIUS MEINKE for A Complete Line of Watcher , Clocks. Jewelry. Diamonds. Silverware, Cut Glass. Chinawarc. Toilet Sets. Manicure Sets, etc. Smart Styles Exclusive Ideas Lowest Prices Special Attention Given to Repairing and Fitting Glasses in Millinery Goods Phone No. 92-2 WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN WESTFIELD. WISCONSIN i tJiL i-ozimn -zo uii-ui-zum