Winter Haven High School - Wha Hwa Hta See Yearbook (Winter Haven, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1925 volume:

J Foreword N the preparation of the fourth volume of the Wa Hwa Hta See, the staff has endeavored to present the true school life of the student body of Winter Haven High. If this book helps you to recall familiar faces and scenes, and brings back glad memories of happy school days, we shall feel that our labor has been justly rewarded. THE EDITOR. LITERARY DRAMATICS SOCIAL CLUBS ATHLETICS IRREGULAR JOKES cDedication To PROF. R. E. BOWEN Whose splendid character and genial personality, and whose untiring efforts have established, with unbounded success, the first football team in the history of our school, we, the Class of 1925, dedicate this, the fourth volume of THE WA HWA HTA SEE with the hope that he may realize the grateful appreciation of the entire student body. WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Page six Helen Liesegang.................................................Editor-in-Chief Mary Pearl Moores.............................................Assistant Editor Alfred Hills...................................................Business Manager Wyatt Orchard.......................................Assistant Business Manager Hetty Hill.......................................................Social Editor Grace Cunningham.................................................Social Editor Jean Davis.....................................................Literary Editor Jeannetta Harrison.............................................Literary Editor Lila Thornhill................................................Athletics Editor Joe Keefe.....................................................Athletics Editor Elsa Strack.......................................................Jokes Editor Anna Catherine Cox.............................................. Jokes Editor Margaret Senn.................................................Pictorial Editor Edwin Beasley.................................................Pictorial Editor Page seven WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 The Faculty The faculty you will find on the following pages. Its ecjual can’t he found throughout the ages. We can never give it too much praise, For there would not he a suitable phrase. There’s Miss Chapman, with her speech so charming, When we imitate her, it’s quite alarming; She knows all about Shakespeare and Pope— This so inspires us it gives us some hope. Miss Boyd, with her disposition so sweet, Knows that her hist’ry class can’t be beat; She’s proud of the seniors we all know— For their brilliance they do readily show. Mrs Parker, with her unique, rippling laugh, Expounds in Latin some knowledge she hath; Yes, she knows all of algebra, too, And is quite willing to teach it to you. Miss Norton, a fixture of the school, Teaches you to abide by the rule. Geometry and physics she teaches with perfection, So that each pupil profits by her direction. Mr. Hendrix is the new teacher so fine; Indeed, he has a most remarkable mind. He has mastered his languages I hear, For he speaks French and Spanish without fear. Miss Foster, always so smiling and gay, Is ready for fun just any old day; The Rats” she directs with simplest ease, So that they won’t do just as they please. Mrs. Martin, with her smile so winning, l eaches us to sew from the beginning; She also shows us how to cook, And last of all, to bring our notebook. Professor Bowen, beloved by everyone, Lets us know the time for work or fun; He rules us all with untiring zest— For a man like this, we all feel blest. Professor Long directs and oversees all. That there may be neither a stumble nor fall. Now our faculty, the names of which you know, Throughout this annual their works we will show. Mary Pearl Moores, ’25. Page eight FACOLTtf Fage ninr Faculty Mr. R. E. Bowen, A.B. Assistant Principal When troubles come, laugh ’em off, And then go after ’em. Miss Marian Boyd, A.B. French “A smile and a word for all, Quite remarkable for one so small.” M iss Ruth Chapman, A.B. English Her flow of words is exceedingly fine, When she doth speak, she speaks her mind. Miss Dorothy Foster, A.B. Science and History “Fashioned so slenderly, So young and so fair.” Page ten WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Faculty Mr. Samuel Long, A H. Principal “lie most live. who thinks most, feels the noblest, and acts the best.” Mrs. W. Ray Martin Home Economics Sweetness hath been her habit so long she could not part with it.” Miss Elizabeth Norton, A.R. Mathematics “Whence all this learning? Hath thy toil O'er books consumed the midnight oil ?” Mrs. F. H. Parker. A.H. Latin A smile for all, a greeting glad, An amiable, jolly way she had.” Mr. W. P. Hendrix. A.H. Spanish “And grace and virtue, sense and reason split, With all the rash dexterity of wit.” Page eleven A Dream Seated one day in the twilight, I was thinking of days gone by— Of the happy, golden, glorious days Spent at Winter Haven High. My thoughts, they began to wander, And 1 dreamed I was there again— Laughing, and talking, and joking, With my dear classmates and friends. They had gathered from far-off places— From the ends of the earth they came— All seeking a day of happiness Away from the hall of fame. Joe was a famous doctor, And Grace, a dear little nurse; And Helen, leading an orchestra, Had traveled all over the earth. They were all there, my classmates— And oh! what fun we had— Living again the good old days, When all was gay and glad. But soon the vision vanished. And as darkness was drawing nigh, I thought of the happy, carefree days Spent at Winter Haven High. Virginia Flitcraft, ’25. Page twelve WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Page thirteen WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Senior Class Edwin Beasley “There may be greater men than I am, but I don't believe it” Baseball, Price-Webb, ’22, ’23, Vice-President, ’24; Basketball, ’24; Captain Baseball, ’24; Reporter B. A. A., ’24, Vice-President ’25; Captain Football and Quarterback, ’24; Basketball, ’25; Baseball, ’25; French Club, ’25; Pictorial Editor Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25. Anna Katherine Cox fPoman, inconsistency is thy name!” Owensboro High School, Owensboro, Ky., W. H. H. S., ’23; C. A. A., ’23, ’24, ’25, Secretary-Treasurer G. A. A., ’25; Manager Basketball Team, ’25, Basketball, ’23, ’24, ’25; French Club Editor; Cheer Leader, ’25; Jokes Editor of Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25. Raymond Converse u 1s straight as an arrow, upright as the best, Give him a chance, and he'll do the rest.” Clyde High School, Clyde, N. Y.; Basketball, ’25, W. H. H. S. Sarah Isabelle Cox ”Come and trip it as you go, On the light, fantastic toe ” Owensboro High School, Owensboro, Ky.; W. H. II. S., Basketball, ’23; G. A. A., '24, 25; Secretary French Club, ’25. Page fourteen WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Senior Class Grace Fynetta Cunningham “Good-natured and generous, jolly and clever; Her tongue, like a brooklet, goes on forever Winona Literary Society, ’22; Treasurer Spanish Club, ’25; Social Editor Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25. Mary Jean Davis Beloved of all; to all a friend in need, And, loving all, she is a friend indeed ” Eulonia High School, S. C.; W. H. II. S., G. A. A., ’23, ’24, ’25; President CL A. A., ’24; French Club, ’25; Swimming Club, ’24; Literary Editor Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25; Secretary, ’25; Vice-President Tennis Club, ’25. Effie Deese She is possessed with that inexhaustible good nature which is the choicest gift of heaven Eagle Lake High School; W. H. H. S., CL A. A., ’23, ’24, ’25; Spanish Club, ’25; Young People’s Literary Society, ’22. Gladys Pearl Frye A pleasant companion for all, And in height neither tiny nor tall Winona Literary Society, ’22; Tennis Club, ’24; Spanish Club, ’25; Glee Club, ’22; G. A. A., ’24. Page fifteen Senior Class Virginia Flitcraft “Write on, my dear; he'll read it anyway' Oak Park High School, Oak Park, III.; Glee Club. Science Club, History Club, Drama Club, W. H. H. S. Lillian Gill “Things are going to happen—why worryf Everything comes to him who waits—why hurry t Winona Literary Society, ’22; G. A. A., ’23, ’24, ’25; Spanish Club, '25; Tennis Club, 24, ’25. Alfred Ernest Hills, Jr. For, even though vanquished, he could argue stilL Criterian Literary Society, ’22; Treasurer Class of ’23; Basketball, ’24, ’25; Football, ’25; B. A. A., ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25; Business Manager Wa Hwa Hta Sf.e, ’2$; Hi Y, ’25. Hetty Hill “She's active, she's attractive—’nuff said.' Winona Literary Society, ’22; Swimming Team, ’22. ’23, f2j.; Basketball, 23, ’24, '25; Captain Basketball, ’24; G. A. A., ’22, ’23. ’24, ’25, Vice-President G. A. A., ’23; French Club, ’25; Social Editor Wa Hwa Hta Sf.e, ’25. Page sixteen Senior Class Jean nett a Pearl Harrison “The best quality of a person is their sincerity.” Winona Literary Society, ’22; Glee Club, ’22; G. A. A.t ’23, ’24, ’25; Tennis Club, ’24, ’25; Secretary Spanish Club, ’25; Literary Editor Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25. Robert M. Holmes “Take your time, the ocean is yet to be bridged.” L. H. S., W. H. H. S., Hi V, 23, ’24, ’25. Hazel Margaret Jackson What's the use to pray for herf She don’t need no prayin' fer.’ ” Winona Literary Society, ’22; Glee Club, ’22; G. A. A., ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25; Spanish Club, ’25; Class Lawyer, ’25. Gerald Jester Words don’t count so much— It’s no hat nve say and do” Criterian Literary Society, ’22; Glee Club, ’22; B. A. A., ’22, ’23, ’24. ’25; Vice-President Hi V, ’24, President, ’25; Football, ’25. Page seventeen Senior Class Joe Keefe Always doing something, a task he will not shirk. He shares his joys with others, and is always found at work, Critcrian Literary Society, ’22; Class Vice-President, ’22; Class President, '23; B. A. A., ’22, ’23, ’24, 25; Basketball, ’24, ’25; Football, ’25, Manager Football, ’25; Class President, ’25; Athletics Editor Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25; French Club, ’25. Helen Liesegang An intellect of highest worth, A heait of purest ideals Winona Literary Society, ’22; Glee Club, ’22, ’24; Treasurer G. A. A., ’24, President G. A. A., ’25; Class Treasurer, ’24; President Spanish Club, ’25; Editor-in-Chief Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25. Wyatt Orchard “Behold me; you have cast your eyes upon Apollo B. A. A., ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25, President B. A. A., ’25; Basketball, ’23, ’24, ’25; Baseball, ’24; Swimming Team, ’23; Football, ’24; Assistant Business Manager Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25. f Mary Pearl Moores A pretty girl, a witty girl, a girl so full of fun, A brainy girl, a carefree girl, a thousand girls in one, Price-Webb School, I.ewisburg, Tenn., Piro Sigma Society, ’23; W. H. H. S., Glee Club, ’24; G. A. A., ’24, ’25; President French Club, ’25; Swimming Club, ’24; Class Prophet, ’25; Assistant Editor Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25. Page eighteen Senior Class Ruth Alice Richards “Rare compound of oddity, frolic, and fun, Who relishes a joke, and rejoices in a pun. Auburndale High School, Auburndale, Fla., ’22; Germantown School for Girls, Pa., ’23; G. A. A., ’24, ’25; Glee Club, ’24; Secretary-Treasurer Tennis Club, 25. Margaret Senn “Friends she has, and they're a-plenty. She'll have more when she’s twenty Winona Literary Society, 22; Vice-President Class of ’22; G. A. A., ’23, ’24, ’25; Class Vice-President, ’23; Basketball, ’24; Class Treasurer, ’25; Pictorial Editor Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25; Historian, ’25; Spanish Club, ’25. Carson Sinclair “There are many things about him to make his mother glad.'' Football, ’25; Postgraduate, W. H. H. S. Elsa Strack “Have a good time today— Tomorrow you may not have a chance Winona Literary Society, 22; G. A. A., 22, ’23, ’24; Vice-President Spanish Club, ’25; Jokes Editor Wa Hwa Hta See, ’25. Page nineteen Senior Class Lila Onetia T horn hill “She's clever, and attractive, too; If you are with her, you can t he blue. Winona Literary Society, ’22; G. A. A., ’22, ’23; Athletics Editor Wa Hwa HrA See, ’25; Cheer Leader, ’24; Spanish Club, 25. Ernest Raymond Trl eman There must be good work in him, for none ever came out.” Criterian, ’21; C. M. N. A., ’23, N. C.; Football, ’24; Vice-President B. A. A., ’25; Basketball, ’25. Viola Tison If silence is bliss, how blissful she must be, Yet not too much so.” , Eagle Lake High School, Young People’s Literary Society; W. II. II. S., Spanish Club, ’25. Kenneth Reck hr George Washington is dead; Kafioleon is dead; III the great men are dying; ' In fact, I don’t feeI very well, myself.” Lincoln High School, Findlay, Ohio, 20; Lakeland High Shcool, Lakeland, Fla., ’20; W. H. II. Criterian Literary Society, 22; Baseball, ’24; Hi V, 24, 25; Football, ’24; Cheer Leader, ’24; French Club, ’25. Tage twenty Long live the Class of ’25! May we always be as happy as we have been these four years. We entered good old W. H. H. S. as freshmen, a band of thirty-six, in ’21. This was a great moment in our lives, as we were now elevated above the masses in the grades. It is needless to say we were unafraid, for we were under the staunch reign of Rowena Nichols. We all bravely started in with Latin, and many of us attacked algebra with the ferocity of a higher upperclassman. We indulged in many class parties—the boys timidly asking for dates, the girls shyly accepting. Although it was a hard year, we made the climb, and Helen, our oustanding star, won the McLaughlin Medal, so you see we were a smart class. On May 19 we put away our books for one glorious vacation. The next, our sophomore year, was one happy, carefree year. We were under the supervision of Miss Norton, who watched over us with a steadfast eve. During this year the Cox twins ( ?) and Jean Davis joined our happy throng. Joe Keefe was our worthy president, who, with a clear voice, gave orders which we meekly obeyed. We did not lack our social hops—as we had learned to dance now. How we looked down upon the freshies in true scorn! Ah, the next year—juniors! How we did toil over our books! Rut do not think that we labored unceasingly—ah, no—we had a Valentine Fete; also we gave the seniors the annual banquet at the Florence Villa hotel. During the year Mary Pearl came to stay with us; also Edwin, who became our president the later part of the year. The success of the Valentine Fete established our business ability, and thus fostered the idea of the annual for the coming year. How proudly we entered the building as seniors on the first day of September, 1924. Who could help but recognize us now? We organized and made Joe our president. As seniors we could not let the opportunity go by of having an annual. To insure ourselves financially, we had a Senior Circus, Valentine Fete, and Senior Play, making each a success. To think this year is the end of this happy companionship! It is almost over. Our happy high school days, full of fun and study, pleasure and work, are nearing an end; but here’s hoping that our future days will be as happy as those spent in the dear old W. H. H. S. Margaret Sens’, ’25. Page tuenty-one Well, the final lesson has ended, exams are over at last, The marks have all been given, and we’ve cither Hunked or passed. Now we’ll rest, and how we need it—stop work for a month or two, ’ 1 ill next September and college bring new work for us to do. The years have been short and happy—we hope they’ve been well spent, We worked and labored together, each on diploma bent. Along the pathway some joys, and along the pathway some tears, But there’s many a pleasant mem’ry to carry us through the years. At last we’ve come to Commencement—the dreaded and longed-for day, When each shall receive a diploma, then go a separate way. The way which lies before us will have some joys, some strife— ’Tis one that’s old, yet ever new—the name of that way is “Life.” May we carry on this journey the lessons we have learned— Truth, courage, honesty, and knowledge, too, well earned— With these may we go forth, confident and full of cheer, To accomplish every duty which comes with each passing year. Virginia Futcraft. ’25. Page Iwenty-liuo For a long time I had heard of the fame of Madame Fiordispina, the noted seeress; therefore, when 1 was traveling in Bagdad, 1 decided to visit her and find out the fate of my classmates. When I arrived at her establishment, I was led into an oriental and mystic room. ’I he predominant feature here was a large crystal ball, which gave a bright, yet mysterious, note to the room. Madame Fiordispina merely motioned me to a chair in front of the ball. Quite dazed, I sat down, all the while gazing excitedly in the crystal. Suddenly there appeared in the ball a lovely little modern bungalow. An attractive woman was in the rose garden gathering flowers. Looking closer, I recognized my old classmate, Margaret Senn. From the blissful expression on her face, I knew her dream had come true, and that the fortunate man was Sam Jackson. Gradually the scene faded, and an electric sign appeared: “Beauty Parlor—Eflie Deese, Hazel Jackson.” I thought, as 1 looked at this sign, that if Kffie and Hazel could help beautify the world, they had not lived in vain. The ball slowly revolved, and 1 saw an airplane with three people in it. I recognized the pilot as Kenneth Reckcr, and the passengers as Betty and Wyatt. From their conversation, I learned that Kenneth was taking the happy pair on their honeymoon to Mars, where Ernest Trueman had developed an Oldsmar subdivision. The next scene was at Columbia University. In the throng, all in the mad pursuit for knowledge, I saw Lillian Gill, Jeannetta Harrison, Raymond Converse, and Car-son Sinclair. They were fitting themselves to educate “Young America.” In contrast to this prosaic scene a beautiful roof garden appeared. Charming women and handsome men, all on pleasure bent, were there. I was fortunate in seeing the main feature of the evening, an aesthetic dance by the Cox sisters, who were no others than Sally and A. K. They had danced into the hearts of the people of America and Europe. This picture of frivolity was replaced by one of a quieter nature—that of a large hospital. In one of the wards an attractive girl was reading poetry to a handsome man. From the adoring glance which she bestowed on him, I knew that he was a newly acquired husband. The girl I recognized as Lila Thornhill, and her husband as one of the “around the world fliers.” He had been slightly injured on one of his daring flights to Paris. Anxious to see the book that Lila was reading, I looked closer and saw that it was “Love Lyrics,” by Viola Tison. The door opened, and the nurse, whose smile would make any patient want to live longer, entered. 1 felt sure that Page tuenly-t iree Lila would not want to trust this handsome husband to any nurse except her friend, (Jrace Cunningham. My surmise was correct. Again the ball revolved, and a typical artist’s studio, rather Bohemian in its atmosphere, appeared. In this room were two more of my classmates, Jean Davis and Helen Liesgang. Jean had just finished her chef d’oeuvre, and as a reward had been admitted to the Academy of Arts. Helen was using her wonderful musical talent and was now playing at one of the largest broadcasting stations in the world. This interesting picture vanished and a street in a hurrying, bustling city came into view. A great crowd of people was going in the Eldo Auditorium to hear the famous Robert Holmes lecture on the subject, “Men Have More Brains Than Women.” 1 smiled knowingly and turned my attention to a book store. In the window there was an attractive display of the season’s best books. Imagine my astonishment when I saw here a book written by Elsa Strack entitled, “How to Reduce Without Weary Exercise, L'nnecessary Diet, or Patent Medicine.” As this street disappeared, I remembered that all these wonderful buildings had been planned by Alfred Hills, now a famous architect. Alfred’s plans had been executed by (Jerald Jester, the noted contractor. The next picture made me homesick, as it was the governor’s mansion in Florida. In the beautiful morning room were Virginia Flitcraft, now governor of Florida, and Ruth Richards, her private secretary. Neither looked as if the affairs of state weighed heavily upon them. Following this was a scene in a bachelor's apartments. Of course 1 knew that the bachelor was Edwin Beasley. He now lived in ease and contentment, having won fame and fortune from his scientific discovery that “one may prolong life and happiness for many, many years, by avoiding all love affairs.” After this glimpse of single blessedness, was a picture of a directors’ meeting. Looking at the men seated around the table, I recognized several of the powerful magnates of Wall Street. To my surprise and pleasure, 1 saw that the most prominent one was Joe Keefe, our class president. Joe was directing these great financiers with as much case as he had directed the members of the Class of ’25. The picture faded. The spell was broken. I had glimpsed the future of all my classmates. I breathed a sigh of satisfaction as I realized what a truly wonderful class it was—out of all the members, not one failure. Mary Pearl Moores, ’25. Page twenty-four WA Class Will E, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and 1 wenty-Five, of Winter Haven High School, town of Winter Haven, County of Polk, State of Florida, by reason of the incessant proddings of our intellect by th? unmerciful teachers for four years, are reduced to a state of feebleness. As a result, we are at times deprived of our proper reasoning powers. Thus, realizing that our end is near, and that those who have looked to us for guidance for four years will be thrown into a state of remorse and demoralization because of our sad and silent departure, we do make this, our last will and testament, hereby annulling all others by us heretofore made. First—It is our will that all our unjust and unpaid debts be given to the seniors of nineteen hundred and twenty-six, to be duly paid by them. Also to the seniors of nineteen hundred and twenty-six we leave our lofty position, our devotion to duty, and full permission to give the annual Valentine Fete, these gifts to be handed down in turn to their successors. To the sophomores, our sister class, we give our class colors, said colors being red and white; red, a symbol of loyalty to Winter Haven High School, and white for the purity of our ideals. These colors, and the ideals for which they stand, we have kept and cherished throughout our high school days. To the freshmen we hereby leave our class pep and spirit, on condition that the combination wins the first football game of the ensuing term. Second—I, Grace Cunningham, do bequeath my desk full of valuable notes, and also the ancient chewing gum in reservation underneath, to Marjorie Adams. Third—I, Robert Holmes, sole proprietor of the hot-air system of the Winter Haven High School, do hereby appoint as my successor, Samuel Jackson. Fourth—After due consideration, I, Sallie Cox, leave my title, “Baby of the Class,” to Julia Ellen Norton. Fifth—I, Ruth Richards, leave to Jack Igou my perfect conduct in history class and my unquestionable absences from school. Sixth—After careful observations of the various fashions that are displayed daily at school, I, Lila Thornhill, hereby leave my style to Joe Ellis. Sri’enth—My carefully composed physics notebook. I, Effie Decse, do leave to some unfortunate physics pupil, who must be as unselfish with it as I now am. Eighth—I, Lillian Gill, leave my tennis managership to Dulce McCoy, on condition that she take an active part in the tennis tournament of nineteen hundred and twenty-six; otherwise, this is bequeathed to Mildred Swearingen. Ninth—To some long-winded junior, I, Anna Katherine Cox, bequeath my position as cheer leader, and my ever prevalent giggle. Patje iiL-enty-fivi Tenth—I, Wyatt Orchard, do hereby bequeath my perfect posture and cute littlj walk to Harry Pottingcr, to be his forever. Eleventh—My executive ability I, Joe Keefe, hereby leave to Henry Sinclair. Twelfth—My hatred of all womankind, I, Edwin Beasley, do bequeath to my friend, Bud Trueman, to belong to him until he sees fit to change his mind. 7 hirteenth—To Ralph Grunnered, I, Gerald Jester, do intrust the conveying of the Lake Alfred high school pupils to Winter Haven High School, to be continued until after I have firmly established the Lake Alfred High School. Fourteenth—I, Betty Hill, champion dancer of the Winter Haven High School, do hereby leave my position to Mary Katherine Sensabaugh. Fifteenth—I, Margie Senn, do hereby leave my ability to shoot firecrackers successfully (?) to all underclassmen desiring innocent pleasure on such days as Fourth of July and December 25. Sixteenth—To Marvolyn Moores, I, Mary Pearl Moores, cheerfully leave my sweet disposition. Seventeenth—My motto, “Pleasure before work, 1, Jeannetta Harrison, leave to Katherine Cramer. Eighteenth—I, Virginia Flitcraft, leave my poetic genius to Elizabeth Binns. Nineteenth—To Sara Elizabeth Dunagan, 1, Jean Davis, leave my queenly gracefulness. Twentieth—I, Ernest Trueman, hereby leave my “thinking methods” to David Adams. Twenty-first—I, Helen Liesegang, do bequeath my editorial ability to Lillian Knoff. to be used in nineteen hundred and twenty-six. Twenty-second—I, Raymond Converse, hereby leave to Marshall Smith my timid disposition. Twenty-third-—To Velma Ooton, I, Elsa Strack, leave my good humor and wit, to be hers forever. Signed and scaled this, the sixteenth day of February, nineteen hundred and twenty-five. (Signed) Class of '25. Witnesses: Hazel Jackson Gladys Frye Page twenty-six A Senior Characteristics Name Favorite Song Favorite Saying Ambition Senior Class . “That Old Gang of Mine” “Oldsmar” Heap much fun A. K. . . . ‘‘Honey Behave” . . • “I don’t care” . . . . Make a true man of Ernest Ernest . . . . “Oh. Baby” “Don’t you wish you knew?” Bachelor Sallie . . . . “Hard-Hearted Hannah” “That’s it” Sewing teacher Kenny . . . . ‘‘I Love Me” . . . . “For crying out loud” . Jewbaby pawnbroker Edwin . . . . “The Women Won’t Leave Me Alone” . • “Who are you?” . . . Henpecked husband Mary Pearl . i Love You” . . . • “I don’t believe it” . . Organ grinder Joe .... . “Why Did I Kiss That Girl ?”.... “Listen here” . . . . Street car conductor Jean . . . . “Linger a While” . . “Get out” A vamp % Marg . . . . “Loving Sam” . . . • “All rightie” . . . . Lightweight champion Betty . . “In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree” . • “That ain’t nice” . . . Old maid school teacher Wyatt . . . . “I Can’t Stop Loving Her Now” . . . . “Still love me?” . . . Go to Conine Military Academy Effie . . . . “That Red-Head Gal” . “Oh, heck!” Mrs. Chas. H. Taylor Gladvs . . “There’s Yes Yes in Your Eyes” . . . • “Zowie” Fortune teller Robert . . . . “Dapper Dan” . . • “As Mark Twain once said” President of ?! Elsa . . . “Leave Me With a Smile” “Gosh, kid” Boyish figure Helen . . . . “Go Long. Mule” . . • “You old sweet thing” Train monkeys Lila . “You Gotta Sec Mama Every Night” . . • “Whoopee!” Old maid Grace . . . . “Gee, But I Hate to Go Home Alone” . . • “Mine GotteJ” . . . Cute little nurse Raymond . . . “New Kind of Man” “Yeah” Olympic star Viola . . . . “Dreaming” “Darn” A second Clara Bow Alfred . . . . “I Wish I Knew” . . “You dirty crook” . . Tea hound Ruth . . . . “What’ll I Do?” . . . “Ain’t it heck though?” . White Sox ball player Jeannette . . . “Sweet and Low” . • “Is that so?” . . . . Cabaret dancer Carson . . . “I Stutter” “Uh-huh” Auctioneer Lillian . . . . “I Want to Be Happy” • “Got your Spanish?” Movie star Gerald . . “I Just Want You” . • “Now, I don’t think—” . Town sheik Virginia . . . “Red Hot Mama” . • “Good grief!” . . . . Marry a hotel clerk Hazel . . . . “Angel Child” . . . . “Darn it!” Dramatist Page twenty-seven Page twenty-eight Vnqe twenty-nine WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Junior Class Colors: Gold and Green Flow: Yellow Rose Motto: “Not at the top, but climbing” Lillian Knoff................. Randall Blanchard . . . Irene Gillespie . . Sara Dunagan Officers .......................President • . . . Pice-President Secretary- T reasurer . Re porter Page thirty Junior Characteristics Marjorie Adams . . . Marian McCutcheon Gwen Stull......... Irene Gillespy . . . . Margaree Rogers . . . Morita Sage........ Kate Cramer . . . . Mildred Swearingen . Jeannette Hardy . . Ella May Dooley . . Glennah Early . . . Virginia Gench . . . Dulcie McCoy . . . . IyOUiSE Morris . . . . Margaret Lee . . . . Arlein Artis....... Frances Myers .... Velma Ooton . . . . Mary K. Sensabaugh Bernice McRae . . . Patty Hodgekins . . . Rosalind Hurst . . . Martha Ledbetter . . Lorine Davis....... Sara Dunacan . . . . Julia Ellen Norton . Frances Everett . . . Lillian Knoff .... Nellie Waggoner . . Orville Jester . . . . David Adams......... Harry Pottinger . . . Ralph Grunnered . . Marshall Smith . . . Henry Sinclair . . . Sam Jackson........ Bill Boyd .......... Bill Blanchard . . . Gene Tibbets . . . . Ruth Heynen .... .....................Giggling ...............Doing nothing ................Ditto Marj. ????? .... I Onging to get thin ..........Twisting her ring ..........Getting indifferent ...............Playing tennis ......................Loafing ....................Marketing . . . Making dumb remarks . . . . Robbing the cradle . . . Playing at B. Y. P. U. ......................Talking ..........Playing the piano . . (Depends upon the day) ..........Going to Alabama .....................Studying ......................Arguing ..........Playing basketball . . Going with Mary Jim . . Being sweet and demure .....................Fiddling ..........Playing basketball ................Popping gum ......................Dancing ...............Fussing at Julia Calling class meetings in vain ................Telling jokes ................Killing time ..........Roaching his hair ................Chewing gum . . (It is not for us to say) . . . Driving his “flivver” .....................Grinning ......................Senning . . . . Raising his eyebrows .....................Courting ......................Necking Hitching her reins to a star Page thirty-one WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 The Juniors of '25 This story here is not so true, When first the reader scans it through; One, three, five, seven, nine— Read this way, and it's true to time. (l) The Junior Class of ’25 has yet to meet its equal good, respectful, and obedient boys and girls: (3) tor giggling, whispering, and speaking without permission never enters their minds. Their daily lessons (5) they are always doing. They’re never at rest; always striving to reach the one hundred per cent mark. (7) In Spanish, geometry, English, and chemistry, unless the teacher calls their names, (9) they never think of reciting. The idea of being so impolite never occurred to them, (it) and the thought of juniors doing this would not be like students of W. H. H. S. It would (13) be a downfall of the reputation the juniors had won. Thus being the case—time shall go on. (15) The juniors that follow those of ’25 shall never reach the standard that they have won, or (17) study as they have studied; or win such love of the teachers. Farewell, old classroom, you’ll never meet our equal. (19) Farewell, old Juniors of ’25. Nellie Waggoner. Page thirty-twa WA H Page thirty-three Sophomore Class Colors: Pink and Green Flower: Pink Chrysanthemum Motto: “Don’t be a crank—be a self-starter” Elizabeth Binns............... Alice Chambers . . . . Esther Richards . Miss Norton- . Officers .........................President ..............Vice-President . Secretary-Treasurer Class Adviser Page thirty-four In the Future James will he an undertaker, Ruby Wells, a movie queen— Charles will be a casket-maker. Circus life for small Christine. Jessie’s going to he a teacher, Katherine, a vaudeville vamp— Marguerite, an opera screecher; Densel Wood, the tennis champ. Marvolyn Moores will win a prize For being the world’s most raving beauty— Henry’ll be a judge so wise; Marshall, the punch” in “Punch and Judy.” Esther’s going to be a writer For the “Tampa Daily Times;” Wesley, champion boxing-fighter, Alice’ll translate Latin rhymes. Marguerite Marti will be a modiste, Make your dresses up-to-date; Robert's going to be a florist, Josephine, a fashion plate. The fate of marriage dull to Mary; Howard, still waiting for Sara’s answer— Kthel Hitchcock, missionary, Clara Windsor, interpretive dancer. Deborah Levy will be the fat lady In Johnnie J. Jones’ wonderful show; Ruth will discover a poisonous potato, And Nellie send pictures by radio. Merlie will join the Salvation Army; Hazel, a lady-captain brave, Will sail the Arctic Seas so stormy, While Brannon’s a guide in Mammoth Cave. Marion’s going to write a book On “Cooking for the Modern Man;” Mamie Mae will be a crook, Mildred’ll drive a moving van. Carlos Griggs will be a bachelor— Live a life of solitude— Ethel Deese will wield a spatula As she cooks her husband's food. Paul will be fair Nora’s partner— (trace, a daring suffragette— Wilson, somebody’s landscape gardner; Minnie, still the teacher’s pet. Eva and Eleanor, two of a kind, Will keep a tea house right down town; Inez sits by, calm and refined, While Evelyn and Irma travel around. Little John, and Anna, too, Will settle down like turtledoves, With first a bill, and then a coo, They carry on like other loves. Sydney Wells, at the soda fountain, Will serve delicious lemonade; Naomi Howard, an expert accountant, Elizabeth Binns, a retired old maid. Page thirty-five Page thirty-six I age thirty-seven Freshman Class Colors: Green and White Flower: Orange Blossom Motto: “Leaders, not followers” Marie Webster............. Caroline Blanchard . . Mary Agnes Race Miss Foster Officers ......................President . Secretary-Treasurer . . . . Historian Class Adviser Page thirty-eight sutie lovelace thelma myers marie webster juanita bridges eleanor scott bonnie thirsk elsie garner isla snyder anna converse cleo arnold hazel dull pauline fouse ruth lundberg louise pope vera smith ted barnes bill coker young bridges john shink joe tibbits ronald webb elmer leach boward yonally robert webb f el ton scott bob kramer george kramer crosby gray billie coleman billie brogden carol woods daniel webster john der john wasmund edward taffee hernard norton kenneth maves earl mann malone hart byron gamble vernon daniels francis davis preston davis Caroline blanchard bernardine peters rebecca waldrop isabel pfaender ruby davis madge duggar george pederson junior rogers j. b. thornhill eldridge trueman james gamble frances edwards harlan jameson maxwell sands lindsay mccalla albert rubush johnson brown j. c. cox, jr. william smith marjory holt leola shreve ruby spires frances ledbetter gene pendleton Charles pottinger nesbitt rogers thomas binns horace brown earnest nelms mary agnes race eleanor schofield christobel stoner Charles cunningiiam Page thirty-nine Page forty Page forty-one Prize Essay During the school year the American Legion offered a prize for the best essay written by high school students, giving the subjects of “Our Flag,” “Why Every American Citizen Should Vote,” and “The Heritage of An American. Viola Tison won the first prize on “Our Flag, and the following is an original poem which she used, and which is of literary merit: “Our Flag” It’s only a small bit of bunting. It’s only an old colored rag. Yet millions have died for its honor. And shed their best blood for the flag. It's charged with the stars of the heaven. Which, of old, America’s heroes have led; It carries the stripes of the union For which our bravest have bled. It flutters, triumphant, o'er ocean, As free as the winds and the waves; And bondsmen, from shackles unloosened, ’Neath its shadow no longer arc slaves. We hoist it to show our devotion To our forefathers, to our country and laws; It’s the outward and visible emblem Of advancement and Liberty’s cause. You may say it’s an old bit of bunting, You may call it an old colored rag; But Freedom has made it majestic, And Time has ennobled the flag. A Boy s Story I am a boy just six years old, I always do as I am told— But folks that’s old arc awful queer 'Bout what they know when I am near. I ask the question awful lot— May 1 go play with Johnny Mott?” Ma will answer, looking bad— “I don’t know—go ask your dad.” Dad will say, “Well, I guess so.” How do they think I can know? My dad is smart, I’ve heard folks say, But yet he always talks this way. I’ll tell you now, when I am old. I’ll speak right out—quick and bold. And then, as I lean on my cane, I’ll show them that I use my brain! Velma Ooton, ’26. Page forty-two WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Listen, good people, and you shall hear Of some ladies' fads, so odd and queer. Beginning with seventeen-sixty-five, There's hardly a lady now alive Who would wear such a thing as a hoop-skirt wide, And a tight basque waist, wihch, true and tried, The fat ladies struggled in vain to wear. And my—how these ladies did dress their hair! They piled it nearly four feet high, And then did shake their heads and sigh, Because they couldn’t get it higher To five feet, as was their desire! Napoleon’s wife then came along And halted the busy, bustling tbrong By wearing the waists of her dresses so high, They nearly reached up to the sky! Then next, and perhaps the most foolish of any, Are the bustles, of which there were then a plenty; For everyone wore them, tall or short. Rich or poor, no matter what sort; These crazy people wore those things— Not for pleasure that comfort brings. But “improving the figure” ’twas advertised. And thus was their true appearance disguised. The style of trailing skirts came in— It made the men all laugh and grin To see the ladies trailing ’round, Sweeping the dust from the streets of the town. And then Dame Fashion did decree That skirts must all much tighter be. Street curbs and steps must all be lowered So the skirts could pass the Censor Board. And thus it was ’till twenty-three. When “long skirts” was the next decree. They stayed like that till twenty-four, When skirts, like prices, rose some more. Old King Tut was next discovered. And all of his jewelry was uncovered. Of this, designers made some copies, And it became one of the ladies' hobbias. Collecting beads, bracelets, and things like that— And often a “King Tut” dress or hat. Now, “bob your hair” the barbers cry, And ladies willingly comply. “1 want mine shingled,” one will say, “Although three hundred pounds 1 weigh. 1 will reduce this very day.” What are the ladies coming to, With all these fads and fashions new? Skirts, eighteen inches from the floor, And every day they’re rising more!! The belts were narrow—now they’re wide— No waists at all! the poor men sighed. Yet wonderful things arc all these fads, They use up all our greenback wads. But what good is money if one cannot spend it ? Praise be to the man who e’er did invent it! And from these lines now take this text: “Nobody knows wbat will be next.” Elizabeth Bin ns, ’27. Page lorty-t iree WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Jimmie Comes Out “But he won’t mix with the fellows,” declared Dave. “All he does is study from morning until night.” “Maybe we don’t give him a chance,” interrupted Fatty. “(live him a chance!” exclaimed Dave. “Why, that’s all we do. We ask him to join our dub, and he won’t do it. We ask him to come to our dances, and he never does come. It’s not that 1 have anything against him; in fact, I rather like him if he only had a little pep. We’ve tried hard enough to give him our friendship, and 1 think it’s time we let him give us his.” “Sh-h-h, here he comes,” whispered Pretty Hoy. Jimmie came up with a twinkle in his eyes. His curly brown hair was tousled, and he was slicking it back with a comb. His face was serious and he spoke in a solemn tone. “Hello, boys. I’ve got all my lessons, and now I’m going to look up a bunch of French words. Have you got yours?” “No. Say, Jim, why don’t you quit studying for a while and come out and make a try for football? You can’t do any worse than 1. Come on, we’re going out to practice now,” Fatty daringly suggested, with a side glance at David Roberton. To the surprise of all, Jimmie threw down his French book and replied: “All right. Old Top. Let’s.” The boys trooped out with a mystified air. In a short time they were on the field playing. “Why, Jimmie, you’ve played before. Haven’t you?” “Sure. Lots of times.” “Say, Jim, I do believe you’re a better player than Bill, and he’s the best man on the team. You certainly have played before.” Such were some of the remarks and questions Jimmie answered. After the game the boys rushed to the shower; not seeing Jimmie, they discussed him freely. “Did you ever see such a fast runner in your life?” Fatty asked, breathlessly. “No, but why did he say he couldn’t play?” asked Pretty Hoy. “Come to think of it, he didn’t say he couldn’t play—he said he wouldn’t,” answered Dave. “Say, let’s ask him to the dance tomorrow night and sec if the magic spell is still on him.” They did, and Jimmie answered: “Why, 1 intended to go!” HREF boys sat in Frank Mark's, or “Pretty Boy’s,” room, discussing Jimmie Hcene. All of the boys were good-looking—even Fatty, who wasn’t fat, but thin and tall, and all looked like athletes. Page forty-four The next night Jimmie came with Florence King, the prettiest girl in the neighboring college, who had refused to go to any of the dances with the other boys. After the dance the boys rushed up to Jimmie's room and demanded an explanation. “There isn’t much to explain,” he grinned—the solemn expression had entirely vanished. “Last year at the college I attended I took too much interest in football and such things, so Dad told me that if this year 1 would show him that I could study hard for two months and let the rest of the things I like go hang, he’d buy me the racer I’ve been wanting. I told him 1 would. Yesterday my two months were over, and I sure am glad, though I won’t let my studies drop entirely again. “Hut how the deuce did you get Florence to come to the dance with you? interrupted Dave. ‘‘Oh, Ho and I are almost engaged. We’ve known each other ever since we were kids, and she helped me by staying away, because I would have had to dance if sht had come, and I would have broken my promise to Dad. So now I’ll get my racer, and won’t we have a high, rolling, rollicking time? Katherine Tlrnball, ’27. Thoughts of Yesterdays In clearing out the rubbish of an attic long disused, I found securely tucked away a scrapbook much abused— And, turning o’er its pages, with their corners thumbed and torn, Found names of school and classmates I had loved in days agone. The list is long, and doubtless a stranger's eye’twould spurn. And those who knew and loved them, I’m sure will gladly turn. And once again go through it, finding names as close they look, That had long, long lain forgotten in the folds of memory’s book. From fancy’s roll I call them, and a far-off echo fills My soul with eager longing, as the old-time answer thrills; And the old-time rafters ring, with the same old rhythmic flow, That bound in love the comrades of many, many years ago. But many ne’er will answer to an earthly call again The roll above is growing, while the few who here remain, Are waiting glad to answer Present,” on that other shore— They’re happy to be again enrolled among the friends of yore. Dulcy McCoy, ’26 Vaye forty-five WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Benj amin Franklin Shakes His Bones I here was a screech and some groans, Old Ben Franklin shook his bones. He sat up and rubbed his buckles bright And found himself in broad daylight. 'l'he airship—my, what a terrible bird! It made more fuss than he’d ever heard. He walked about with creaking knees: His buttons jangled like a bunch of keys. He then saw something that made him reel, For around the corner came an automobile. A spirit he found, right out of the grave, In bell bottom trousers—a modern young knave. A gay, peppy life this knave had seen— A handsome actor, right off the screen. With a charming smile that dispelled any frown, This young spirit said, “I’ll show you around.” Hand in hand, they went to a show; Franklin saw some, and wanted to see more. Electric lights were then turned on— Ben thought of the vision that memorable morn. The traffic laws they did obey— Ben started that in a bygone day. To a hardware store they walked in the dream— A radio screeched, and Ben did scream— He looked at this side, and then at that, And wondered where the H-----------was the brat. You see, 'twas too much for a gallant man. He melted from under the young man’s hand. He rose up in dust, for never no more, Is this earth a place for a gent of yore. Martha Ledbetter. ’26 Page forty-six Kitty—The Famous r 3jE gO, KIT T wasn’t a cat; she was my best friend several years ago. She was slender and graceful, with auburn hair Hying about her neck, and large, my tcri°us brown eyes. She was also my brother’s best friend, this gentle “Girlie.” H called her that—always just “Girlie.” When my brother went away to school, Kitty was rather restless and lonesome; still, she and 1 went together most of the time, and then my smaller brothers took a fancy to her. She was the cause of many disputes, and even blows, between these two. Everyone always knew that Kitty was fast, and now they considered her fickle. I do not deny that she was Highty, hut I really believe that she liked them all and was possessed of a lovable disposition. At last my older brother came home, and Kitty could hardly contain herself from pure joy. He was excited, too, for there was to he a contest for the most beautiful, the best all-round, the queen of the state—and Kitty must win. T he great day arrived for the final exhibition, and of course, everybody was there. We were proud of our brown-eyed Kitty, as she stepped gracefully about, with her dark head held proudly up. 'I'lie judges decided, and our Kitty soon appeared with a blue ribbon fluttering, which read: “First premium, best all-round and most beautiful horse in the state.” Lori me Davis, ’26 Our Studies What is so terrible as an irregular French verb? Some find it incomparable, but others find it superb; For such things as these is the reason we cram For our monthly and mid-term exam. Oh, our English and all those poems— Longfellow, Bryant, Whittier and Holmes— Anapestic, dactylic, and all such meters, Bother us as bad as a swarm of moskeeters.” And this is our practical chemistry— Bases and acids, and such things you see; Carbonates, sulphates, chlorates, and nitrates, Atomic, molecular, and relative weights. And our geometry is the worst of all, For some of us stumble, and some of us fall; Triangles we try to prove congruent, But we find they are lines, and only concurrent. Irene Gillespy, ’26 Page forty-seven Music rSIC hath charms to soothe the savage breast,” an old saying which can be applied today as well as the day on which the words were spoken. What person can resist the appeal of music? The most ignorant savage and the highly cultured man both like and appreciate music—it fascinates them and results in a closer bond of friendship and affection. Music needs no words to communicate with mankind, for it is a complete expression within itself—foreigners who can play some musical instrument gain friends very readily, regardless of their knowledge of strange languages. Music is instinctive to man and is as ancient as civilization itself. Long ago man constructed rude strings, placing them on crude instruments and he was delighted with the result when the wind played a kind of wild melody as its breezes rustled o’er the strings. An unconscious longing for music was thus satisfied, and music became a lasting art. Thus the beginning was crude and simple, but resulted throughout the ages in one of the many pleasures of mankind. Music will endure, for it expresses the inner nature of man, whose habits and instincts change not enough to alter civilization. Finally, music is divine; it comes from the hands of God, himself. God in his heaven enjoys the playing of angels' jubilees and their exquisite harmony. Thus since God has created such a noble art, is it not wise and fitting that man should strive to attain such perfection as is possible in music? Helen Liesecang, '25 Flowers Flowers are the most beautiful manifestations of God’s glory found on earth. We find them blooming everywhere, not only in bright, sunshiny glades, but also in dark, barren, unexpected places, as if to cheer lonely hearts. People use flowers to express their thoughts and to send messages. Flowers sent to the sick express hope and cheer; flowers from a young man to his sweetheart express love; and those placed on the grave of a loved one express affection, esteem, and sorrow. Flowers vary and possess different characteristics just as people do. Some are delicate, sweet, and mild, and these are the ones we love the best. Some at a distance appear beautiful, but on closer inspection one sees in them many defects. Some are gay, loud, and gaudy, and these we pass quickly by. Some are sturdy, dependable, and long lasting, while others wither quickly. Many hold up their heads proudly, defiantly, or even arrogantly, while others droop, as if ashamed of some wicked deed. But there is something of beauty in all flowers though some are far from perfect. So it is with people—we find in them all the qualities just named, but seldom, if ever, do we find one who has no redeeming trait or kindly instinct. One can often tell something of a person’s character by his attitude toward these beautiful tokens of God’s love and kindness. If one carelessly brushes them aside without even pausing to note their beauty and fragrance, then we know that person’s nature is not susceptible to the beautiful, and that he probably does not look for the brightest and most beautiful side of life. Jean Davis, ’25 Page forty-eight WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Paye forty-nine WINTER HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Senior Class Play “AMAZON ISLE” Presented at the School Auditorium, Friday, April 24, at S O’Clock CAST OF CHARACTERS Cyrus Quackenbush, a self-made millionaire............................... Reggy Rexford, a social idler............................................ Simpson, a confidential secretary........................................ Mrs. Daffodil Dare, the millionaire’s sister............................. Squire Sykes, from Onion Center.......................................... Pansy Sykes the Squire’s niece........................................... George, the colored butler............................................... Jack Dawes, a young astronomer........................................... Rose, Cyrus’ younger daughter............................................ Yfiolet, his other daughter.............................................. Bula-Bula, an Amazon lieutenant.......................................... Lula-Palaza, a South Sea Island queen.................................... . . . Alfred Hills Raymond Converse . . Edwin Beasley . . . Elsa Strack . . Wyatt Orchard Grace Cunningham . . . . Joe Kef.fe . Kenneth Recker Mary Pearl Moores . . Lila Thornhill . . . Gladys Frye . . . . Jean Davis Synopsis A chart, showing where pirate treasure is buried, is mysteriously stolen from Jack, and he and his sweetheart. Rose, learn that it has mysteriously come into the possession of Cyrus Quackenbush, her father, who refuses to surrender the map. Both Jack and Mr. Quackenbush plan to go to the South Sea Islands. Cyrus and his party arrive safely on the island and search vainly for the treasure. By accident, Reggy and Pansy, who are in the party, discover the treasure, hut they keep this secret. Jack has not yet appeared on the scene, and Rose is worried, when George suddenly appears as the leader of a hand of head-hunters. He states that one of the party must he sacrificed to save the lives of the others. Jack, in the meantime, has waylaid Coca-Cula, the executioner, and disguised himself. He discloses, to the great delight of the party, the fact that he is Jack and not the horrible executioner. With his knowledge of astronomy he hoodoos the natives into a great fear of him, and the party safely leaves the island with the treasure. Specialties Bunny Chorus and Peter Pan Chorus Chorus Girls—Betty Hill, Margaret Senn, Helen Liesecang, Anna Katherine ('ox, Sally Cox, Ruth Richards Coca! Solos—Mr. Hendrix Orchestra Selections Page fifty Junior Class Play— Bashful Mr. Bobbs Friday, December 12, 1924 CHARACTERS Katherine Henderson, a young wife.........................................Frances Everett Frederick Henderson, her husband...............................................Bill Boyd Mrs. Wiggins, the landlady............................................. Nellie Waggoner Obediah Stump, a fresh, country product.....................................Henry Sinclair Frances Whittaker, an athletic girl...........................................Lorine Davis Rosalie Otis, a society bud...............................................Lillian Knoff Mr. Robert V. Bobbs the bashful one..........................................Gene Tibbetts Jean Graham, a Delaware peach................................................Sara Dunagan Marston Bobbs anything but bashful......................................Randall Blanchard Celesta Vanderpool, of the movies......................................Julia Ellen Norton Julie, her French maid......................................................Virginia Gench Director of the play.................................................Miss Ruth Chapman Page fifty-one SEPTEMBER 1— School opens—another nine months of slavery!??;:. 2— Seniors look faculty over—one of them looks all right. 3— Joe and Alfred taking chemistry—junior girls excited. 4— Ernie and Joe wear knickers to school— hot stuff. 5— One week gone. 8—Alfred tears his pants—goes home—girls excited. 11— Helen returns from Chicago—with 53c in treasury for the seniors! 12— Carlos is discovered—football booms— National Defense day—half-holiday. 15— Sam, Marvolyn, Mary Pearl, and Ed return to school. 16— B. A. A. organized: Orchard, president; Trueman, vice-president; and Keefe, secretary-treasurer and manager. 17— Senoir rings arrive. 18— G. A. A. organized, with Helen, president; Lorine, vice-president; A. K., secretary-treasurer and manager. -4—Senior ('lass organized, with Joe, president; Beasley, vice-president; Jean, secretary; Marg, treasurer. OCTOBER 2—First football practice. 14—Helen is elected editor-in-chief of the annual; Alfred is business manager. 24—First football game at Lake Wales—Winter Haven o, I.ake Wales 12. 31—Boys swipe eats at Early's and Thornhills’. Kids get chased from the school-house. NOVEMBER 7—Football game at Winter Haven. We beat Lake Wales 13 to o. 14— Football game at Kissimmee. We lose at 14 to 24. Keefe and Trueman star.” 19—Virginia Flitcraft begins school. Kenny and Ed fall for her. Ernest also falls— but lands on the floor. DECEMBER 1—A. K.’s birthday—17 boys. 6—Senior Circus—grand success. 12—Junior play, “Bashful Mr. Bobbs.” Congratulations on Randall’s oratory. 15— Football banquet—no girls allowed. Trueman spills coffee. Football boys present Prof, with rifle. 19—Football dance—holidays follow, and happiness prevails. JANCARV 5—School! Reviews!! f 9—Basketball practice—good material. !4‘ 9—Exams; Rats stumble on to gray-head-edness. 20—'-Exams over—everybody made between o and 100. 23—I earn plays Orlando there—we lose, 27 to 26. 30—Return game with Orlando. “Star” Beasley in line-up. We win, 13 to 26. FEBRUARY 1—Alfred goes to Eagle Lake—look out, Effie. 4—Prof. Hendrix arrives—Mrs. (ilaze checks out. 6—Play Wauchula there; we win to the tune of 14 to 12. 13—Play Kissimmee there—Winter Haven victorious—18 to 9. 6—V’alentine Fete—no dance. • 8—Auhurndale loses to us there—34 to 19. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y. 20—Winter Haven vs. Kissimmee—more victory—21 to 10. 27—Play Clearwater in Lakeland tournament—Winter Haven is defeated, 19 to 20. MARCH 2— Winter Haven, 26; All-Stars 12. Boland “stars.” 4— Basketball team leaves for Gainesville. e wished them the best of luck. Kenny gets sick with too many hot dogs at recess. 5— A. K., Helen, and Ernest hard at work on the calendar. 6— Winter Haven loses to Graceville in the tournament, at Gainesville, 21 to 16. 20—At last—Junior-Senior Banquet. 26— Seniors start play. APRIL 3— “Nite Owls” give dance. 8—Alfred and Frances have hot time—go to prayer meeting. 27— Seniors start reviews to see how much they don’t know. MAY 1—High school moves to grade school building. Seniors entertain the juniors. 8—Seniors give sophs a picnic. Annual comes out. Whooppee!! 18—Seniors hard at work—graduation near. 22—High school days are over—some sad, some happy. Yea for W. II. H. S. I'age fifly-tvo Page fifty-three Biff Game Hunt Did we have a good time? I’ll say we did! Where? At Alfred Hills’ home. When? Seven-thirty, Friday evening, December 19, 1924. Who? Senior class and faculty. What? Big Game Hunt. The sedate Senior Class doffed its dignity and put on the hunter’s garh when the beautiful new home of Alfred Hills was turned into a miniature forest for the occasion. Betty and Kenny proved to be the most adventurous hunters, coming home with their game bags full of savage lions, bears, and tigers. Later, many artists were discovered, which made it manifest that the seniors had been heretofore hiding their lights under bushel baskets, for each and every senior drew a lifelike picture of an animal. The height of the fun was reached when the guests matched up the animals on their paper plates and marched into the dining room to partake of delicious refreshments. The hunting game was declared to be a highly entertaining sport by all, and on leaving, most of the seniors, especially the boys, were of the opinion that hunting was to be their favorite sport. Many thanks arc extended to Mr. and Mrs. Hills for entertaining the seniors so delightfully. Senior Kid Party “Backward, turn backward, O Time in thy flight; make me a child again, just for tonight” was the prayer of each senior as, one Friday evening at seven-thirty, the members of this class came happily bouncing by two’s and three's to enjoy a few hours’ romp at the home of dainty little Betty Hill. The girls were much at ease in their short dresses or rompers and huge, gaily colored hair ribbons; while their bashful partners in short pants, with bare knees, seemed to long for their mamas. Surely this was their first appearance in society. The tiny tots were soon grouped around the room, amusing themselves with a choice doll or favorite teddybear, while from the victrola came the Mother Goose rhymes. After all the kids arrived, small cards and toothpicks were passed around to each child. The youthful artists were set to work making beasts of the forest. The one who made the most lifelike was promised a prize. Little Miss Margie Senn and Master Kenny Recker proved to be the most talented, and were justly rewarded with large balloons. Many such childish games and contests followed. One of the most exciting features of entertainment was the opening of the Jack Horner pie, in which was found a large variety of toys dear to the heart of a child. Through the evening “all-day suckers” charmed the kiddies. Later in the evening the boys took charge of the entertainment by serenading from the darkness of the front yard. The enjoyable evening was brought to a close when ice cream cones were serves in abundance. Then at the late hour of eleven-thirty the children sleepily bid Betty “bye bye,” and went home to their mamas. Page fifty-four Seni nior ireus | CIRCUS has been and always will he a source of fun for the young and old. Not lacking in uniqueness and frivolity was the Senior Circus given December 6, 1924, by the Senior Class, very capably aided by the juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. There was a hot dog stand, a cold drink establishment, and a chop suev place for the hungry; Blue Beard’s tent for the adventuresome; many wonders for the curious; hula hula dancers for those seeking thrills; and last, but not least, were the Cramer Minstrels. Many a hard-earned nickel was willingly spent at the crowded voting booth by the young men as they cast votes for their lady loves in a vain effort to decide who was the most popular girl. All in all, the Senior ('ireus proved to be a dangerous rival to Johnny Jones’ shows. The proceeds derived from the delightful affair helped to make possible the book you are now reading. Senior Valentine Fete The second annual Valentine Fete was held at the Civic League Club Mouse, Monday evening, February 16, 1925. This annual event was started by us when we were juniors last term, for the purpose of raising money for the Junior-Senior banqtiet, and we, as originators claimed the sole right to stage it again. The lovely hall was artistically decorated in red hearts and streamers. This year’s fete was chiefly an exceptionally interesting program, in which many of the high school pupils proved their abilities. The program opened with a one-act play entitled “Double-Crossed,” featuring Ernest Trueman as Joe Thomas with an all-star cast, consisting of Betty Mill as Edith Tomson, Edwin Beasley as Mel Treman, Anna Katherine Cox as Mary Roe, Mary Pearl Moores as Mrs. Roe, and Wyatt Orchard as the butler. The action centers about Joe, a young athlete, who decides upon a matrimonial career, and confides his intentions in Mel Treman. Joe can’t decide between Edith and Mary. When Edith and her mother come to his rooms Joe proposes to Edith and is rejected. Then Mary enters and Joe in turn asks her to become his wife; he is again refused. Later both girls reconsider and accept. Next, both come to his apartments at the same time, and Joe explains the situation. Mary becomes angry and leaves the contented couple to live happily ever after. Among the many interesting numbers which followed were piano and vocal solos an aesthetic dance, and a violin solo. The “Cramer Minstrel” a fid the “Senior Songsters” delighted the audience with their funny songs, while the “Sympathetic Orchestra” gave some original and heart-rendering selections. Readings and vocal duets by Virginia Flitcraft and Ruth Richards followed. The final number was the coronation of the King and Queen of Hearts. Joe Keefe, as president of the Senior Class performed the beautiful ceremony by crowning Carlos Griggs king, who in turn crowned Ruby Wells his beautiful queen. The ceremony was elaborate, and the royal family was accompanied by the attendants of court, while the duty of court jester was humorously performed by Kenneth Recker. Junior-Senior Banquet I he hotel at Spring Lake was beautifully decorated in the Senior Class color motif—red and white—and their flower, the American Beauty rose. Red and white tapers were artistically arranged on the tables. Marjorie Adams, Marian McCutcheon and Frances Myers, who had charge of the decorating, deserve much credit tor the skill shown in their work. 1 he guests began to arrive about eight o’clock and were received by Lillian Knoff, the class president. Bill Boyd, and Miss Chapman, class adviser. Randall Blanchard, acting as toastmaster, introduced each speaker with a short characteristic sketch. The first speech of the occasion was the welcome address rendered by the president ot the Junior Class, Lillian Knoff, to which Joe Keefe, president of the Senior Class, responded. During the intermission clever songs were sung by Irene Gillespy, Marjorie Adams, Marian McCutcheon, Gwendolyn Stull, and Margaree Rogers. Lorine Davis gave a toast to the seniors, which was answered by Helen Liesegang. Morita Sage gave a toast to the faculty, Professor Bowen replying to it. 'I he famous Junior Quintet, consisting of Gene Tibbets, Henry Sinclair, Randall Blanchard, Bill Boyd, and Sam Jackson, added much to the mirth of the entertainment with their humorous ditties. This was followed by a well-rendered reading given by Sara Dunagan. Kenneth Reckcr and Sam Jackson acted as jesters, constantly cracking puns upon the members of the classes. Prances Lverett, Julia Ellen Norton, and Patty Hodgkins, with a true idea of what pleases, planned the place cards and noise-making favors for the banquet. The place cards, particularly unique, represented an American Beauty rose. Places were found by seeking the bud that concealed the faces of each guest. I Tie evening was closed by the entire Junior Class singing the following tributes to the seniors: N E of the most outstanding social events of the school year was the banquet given by the juniors in honor of the seniors, at Spring Lake Terrace, the twentieth of March. “Honest, dear old seniors, we are strong for you, When you go away, we’re going to long for you; Won’t you let us come and whisper just a word or two? Ooo-oo, doo-oo, honestly and true. You needn't say you love us ’Cause we’re pretty sure you don’t; Tell us that you like us. And there’s nothing that we won’t. We’re going to do-oo, honestly and true, We’ll sing a song for you, We’re going to long for you, ’Cause we’re mighty strong for you-oo.” I’ayc-fifty-six Page fifty-seven Miss Marion Boyd-Mary Pearl Moores Kenneth Reckkr Officers ...............T e ac her ..............President . . . Pice-President Sallie Cox .... Randall Blanchard Anna Katherine ('ox Secretary Treasurer Editor Edwin Beasley Betty Hill Joe Keefe Carson Sinclair Joe Tibbets Patty Hodgkins Members Alfred Hills Jean Davis Raymond Converse Mildred Swearingen Marian McCutcheon Gwendolyn Stull Mary K. Sensabaugh Marjorie Adams I.orine Davis Margaree Rogers Velma Ooton Irene Gillespy Rosalind Hurst Page fifty-eight CLUB-ESPANOL Motto: “No hay atajo sin frabajo” Officers Sexor W. P. Hendrix.................................................................El maestro Sexorita Liesecaxc....................................................La presidente Sexor it a Strack................................l.a viee-presidente Sexorita Harrison............................La secretaria Sexorita Cunningham ... La tesorosa Members F.rxest Truemax Effib Deese Margaret Sexx Viola Tison Lila Thornhill Lillian Gill Gladys Frye Ruth Heyxex Eva Hutchinson Frances Myers Josephine Ellis Frances Everett Hazel Fielding Bernice McRae Nellie Waggoner Hazel Jackson Robert Holmes Wyatt Orchard David Adams Bill Boyd Ralph Groxxered Sam Jackson Harry Pottinger Virginia Gexch Jeannette Hardy Lillian Knoff Marshall Smith Mildred Kauffman Margaret Lee Dulcie McCoy Julia Ellen Norton Martha Ledbetter Henry Sinclair Arlein Artis Katherine Cramer Ella May Dooley Glexnah Early Eleanor Membry Erna McRae Morita Sage Page fifty-nine Senior Domestic Science Class Members Hetty Hill Effie Deesf Gladys Frye Lila Thornhill Jean Davis Anna Katherine Cox Viola Tison Sallie Cox Helen Liesecanc Elsa Strack Hazel Jackson Margaret Senn Page sixty WA “ IPhoo-Whoo! The nite owls who always watch you Motto: “We don’t care!” Colors: Black and Yellow Marge Senn . . . Mary Pfari. Moores Jean Davis .... A. K. Cox .... Sai.i.ie Cox .... Sara Dunacan . . Martha Ledbetter . Lillian Knokf . . Lorine Davis . . . Frances Everette . Sara Beaslf.y . . . Marvolyn Moores . Julia Ellen Norton Members Sayings of our eyes ............................................“Huh V ...................“I wanta he everybody's friend.” .........................“I’m awfully glad you do.” . . . Bet you can’t guess what I’m thinking ’bout.” .............................“I can’t help teasin’. ............................ Wish he’d come back.” ........................... We’ll try it anyway.” ...............................“Like to, but can’t.” ....................... Don’t you wish you knew?” ................................“Aw, you’re fibbin’!” .................................. I I eh, everybody.” ...................................“Whoopee, hang!” .................................“Aw, gw’an!” Page sixty-one WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Sam Jackson................... Ernest Trueman........... Joe Keefe.......... Kenneth Recker Officers . . . . Imperial Devil High Fire Tender High Sheriff Scribe Members Bill Blanchard Henry Sinclair Paul King Gerald Jester Billie Lamereaux Alfred Hills Jack Igou Bud Trueman Carlos Griggs Bill Boyd Gene Tibbets Honorary Members Ben Wasmund Maurice Boland Gerald Knoff Page sixty-two Page sixty-three WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 1924 FOOTBALL SQUAD Football securing the financial support of the business men of Winter Haven. The school wishes to thank the town for the financial aid and moral support that it gave the team during the entire season. Furthermore, it is due to the wonderful coaching and untiring efforts of Coach Bowen that a strong and creditable team has been produced. It is difficult to build up such a team in a high school whose total enrollment of boys is not over seventy-five, and where football has never before been a major sport. Winter Haven worked under the additional disadvantage of a late start, practice not beginning until the close of September. Because of the inexperience of the players, the first game of the season, played at Lake Wales, was lost, but this and the defeat at Kissimmee only served to give the team determination and practical knowledge. The last three rames of the season showed a marked improvement in the team, and we won by a large margin. Thus, with football successfully established, the school is looking forward to a better team next year. S A RESULT of the efforts of our new professor, Mr. R. E. Bowen, the first football season in the history of the Winter Haven High School has been successfully ended. Much credit must be given Coach Bowen for Schedule Winter Haven............... o; Lake Wales..................12 Winter Haven.............i + ; Kissimmee...................26 Winter Haven...............13; Lake Wales.................. o Winter Haven...............18; Leesburg....................12 Winter Haven..........22; Woodrow Wilson High School O Total . 67 Total 50 Page sixty-six Members of Team Prof. R. E. Bowen......................................Coach Edwin Beasley, Captain...........................Quarterback Joe Keefe, Manager.......................................End Harry Pottixger..........................................End Sam Jackson...........................................Tackle Bill Boyd.............................................Tackle Charles Hughes.........................................Guard Wyatt Orchard..........................................Guard Kenneth Recker........................................Center Gene Tibbets........................................Halfback Carlos Griggs.......................................Halfback Ernest Trueman......................................Fullback Football Memories of the Times When Pottingcr intercepted a pass and ran eighty yards for a touchdown. Trueman and Keefe worked signal forty-eight for a touchdown. Keefe and Griggs were knocked on the head and woke up next morning. Sam Jackson almost caught a pass. Hughes fell on the ball and we had to get a new one. Bill Boyd made that only tackle. Prof. Bowen chewed a hole in his gum while watching the game. Captain Beasley made a drop kick from the 40-yard line. Orchard punted fifty yards. Recker broke through and tackled a man behind the line. Tibbets, the star of many a game, bucked the line for a touchdown. The second team went to Fort Myers, and the score??!! Trueman tackled a man and threw him for a ten yard loss. “The Old Blue Devils fell in line. And fought and won another time. Page sixty seven BASKETBALL SQl AD Page sixty-eight Basketball ECAliSE of the late start obtained in football, basketball, the major sport of the high school, was also late in starting. In spite of the late start, a very 3 creditable showing was made by the fast “Blue Devil Quintet.” Winter Haven High School has always been noted for a clean and excellent basketball team, and Coach Bowen was determined that the team should keep the good reputation. He taught the men both the short pass and the five-man defense that are used in college basketball. Due to Coach Bowen’s unexcelled coaching, the team won six out of the eight games played. The two teams that defeated Winter Haven—Orlando and Clearwater—won by a one-point margin. Winter Haven took revenge for the defeat of her teams of the past two years by defeating Wauchula, 14 to 12. This game was considered the best of the whole season. At the end of the season the boys had the good fortune to witness both the district and the state tournament. Many good games were seen, and it is hoped that the boys will play better basketball next year because of having seen these games. Winter Haven Winter Haven Winter Haven Winter Haven Winter Haven Winter Haven Winter Haven Winter Haven Winter Haven Schedule 26 26 4 4 18 34 21 9 26 Orlando . Orlando . Wauchula Auburndale Kissimmee Auburndale Kissimmee Clearwater All-Stars . 27 3 12 4 9 12 10 20 I 2 Total............................198; Opponents.....................119 Letter Men Positions R. F.. Bowf.n.........................................................Coach Wyatt Orchard................................................Right Forward Edwin Beasley..........................................................Left Forward Joe Keefe.....................................Guard, Captain, and Manager Alfred Hills..........................................................Guard Gene Tibbets.........................................................Center Ted Barnes............................................................Guard F’aqe sixty nine WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Baseball The baseball prospects for the 24-'25 season were very good. A squad of men began the season, but, inasmuch as the annual went to press before the season was well begun, nothing could be written of this team. Last year’s team, under the guidance of Captain Beasley, did fine work. This was really the first baseball team that the school ever had. Several good teams were played and several games won. Many of last year’s letter men are back this year, and much is expected of this year’s team. Last Year's Line-Li Ed Beasley, Captain....................................................Pitcher John Pinaire...........................................................Catcher Carson Sinclair....................................................First Rase Reginald Baker....................................................Second Rase Joe Keefe, (Manager).................................................Shortstop Wyatt Orchard......................................................Third Rase Kenneth Rf.cker....................................................Left Field Henry Sinclair....................................................Center Field Gene Tibbets.......................................................Right Field Bill Boyd........................................................Utility Man Page seventy Track Another sport introduced into Winter Haven High School athletics by Prof. Bowen was track. A discus, shotput, hammer, vaulting pole, and many other athletic necessities were purchased. A large number of aspirants started training for track soon after football, but Coach Bowen did not call for candidates until after basketball season. Much hope is placed on Carlos Griggs, who is really the only experienced track man in high school. With him as a starter, Coach Bowen expects to produce a fine team. On ending boys’ athletics, the boys of every team that Winter Haven put out this year want to laud the girls for the fine spirit showed by them during the season. Whether we were winning or losing, the girls, led by the pep squad and cheer leaders, Cox and Ledbetter, cheered with all their might. Without the moral support of this fine bunch of school-spirited girls, the various teams would not have made the showing that they did. Without their financial support, their aid in selling tickets, the athletic finances would have been too low to carry on athletics. So the B. A. A. wishes to thank again each girl for that moral support that helps to put school spirit into a school; teams to become winning teams, and a school to play clean athletics, for which Winter Haven High is known. Page seventy-one Tennis Club Mildred Swearingen . . . Jean Davis . . . . Ruth Richards Officers ......................President . . . . Pice-President Secretary-T reasurer Members Marjorie Adams Cleo Arnold Hannah Brogues Betty Binns Alice Chambers Katharine Cramer Jean Davis Hazel Fielding Margaree Lillian Gill Irene Gillespy Jeanetta Harrison Naomi Howard Mary Anna Leps Susie Lovelace Isabel Pfaender Ruth Richards Rogers Page seventy-two GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SQUAD Top row—Freshman Team; second row—Sophomore Team; third row—Junior Team; bottom row—«3enlor Team. Page seventy-three WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Swimming Club The Swimming Team of ’25 has not yet been thoroughly organized. There is so much available material in the school this year that we have high hopes of producing a winning team. It will be necessary to hold a try-out to determine the team which will participate in the aquatic meet to be held in April at Rollins’ College. Above arc some of the swimmers. From these, and other high school girls, the team will be selected. 1‘age scvcnty-jour I a ye seventy five Baccalaureate Sermon Voluntary . . . Hymn Invocation . . . Announcements . Special Music Scripture Reading Hymn Sermon.......... Prayer.......... Special Music Benediction . . . Recessional . . . . Orchestra Rev. Davet . Prof. Long Dr. Hayxie I)r. Nichols Rev. White Rev. Griffin . Orchestra Page uventy-six WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 Graduation Exercises Voluntary...................................................Orchestra Processional Salutatory.................................................Joe Keefe Orchestra Valedictory........................................Helen Liesengang Violin Solos.............................................Prof. Little Address................................................Dr. W. C. Weir Vocal Solos............................................Mrs. Roy Adams Awarding of McLaughlin Medal..............T. S. McLaughlin Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas....................................Prof. Long Recessional..................................................Orch estra Members Anna Katherine Cox Sally Cox Jeav Davis Helen Lifsegang Margaret Sens Beth Hill Grace Cunningham Lila Thornhill Mary Pearl Moores Wyatt Orchard Hazel Jackson Gerald Jester Lillian Gill Joe Keefe Kenneth Reckek Virginia Flitcraft Alfred Hills Edwin Beasley Jeansetta Harrison Robert Holmes Raymond Converse Viola Tison Effie Deese Gladys Frye Elsa Strack Ruth Richards Page seventy-seven Senior Elite Mary Pearl Moores Ernest Trueman . . J ean Davis....... Lila Thornhill . . James Corbin . . . Sallie Cox........ Helen Liesegang . . Mary Pearl Moores Jeannetta Harrison Ernest Trueman . . Hetty Hill . . . . Anna K. Cox . . . Joe Keefe ........ Margie Senn . . . . Sallie Cox........ Ernest Trueman . . Grace Cunningham Viola Tison . . . . Elsa Strack . . . . Edwin Beaseley . . Virginia Flitcraft . Ruth Richards . . Wyatt and Betty . Mr. BowrEN . . . . .................Prettiest Girl ...........Best Looking Boy ...........M ost A ttractive Girl ...........Most Stylish Girl .................Tallest Person ................Shortest Person .............Most Intellectual ........ Most Talented ..................Most Studious ..................Best Athlete ...........Most Athletic Girl ..................Peppiest Girl ...........Most Popular Boy ...........Best All-Round Girl ..................Best Dancer ..................Biggest Liar ................Noisiest Person ................Quietest Person ................Wittiest Person ...........Most Fickle Boy ...........Most Frivolous Girl .................Biggest Tease . . Most Desperately in Love Most Popular Member of Faculty I'age seventy-eight Page seventy-nine WA HWA HTA SEE, 1925 The Class of 25 The Class of ‘25, the most brilliant of all, Its fine roll we will now try to call. Joe, with the sparkling twinkle in his eye, Is always ready to answer ‘Here,” hut why? Because he guides us on our way So that not a single one will go astray. Edwin, president of ’24, is ever here Cnless he sees a new girl near. Hon. K. II. R. does the looking glass spy Every time that he happens to go by. Helen, with that sweet smiling face, Always stands highest—just like the ace. Jean, with her disposition serene, Is known as the class’ fairy queen. Sally, with those large eyes of brown, Will he a movie star the whole world ’round. Her sister, A. K., we all know— For her smile a long way will go. Effie Deese will always he noted, For her hair with red is coated. Marg, with her sweet, frank way, Makes us love her better each day. Lillian, we will admit, has skill, For the dear girl is always so still. Guy is usually seen with his gun To find for himself a little more fun. Wyatt, the class’ perfect athlete, When Betty is near is very sweet. James, the tallest one in roll. Makes his Ford do as it’s tol’. Virginia with us a short time has been, But yet is already a good old friend. Betty, we see, knows how to swim— Wonder if that’s the way she got him? Lila will usually just try a good guess, As she will, honestly, most readily confess. Robert, the orator brave and bold, Tells it as it should be told. Raymond waited for the new year to begin, Then joined the Senior Class with a half grin. Hazel for her wit is known, As in Domestic Science it is shown. Gladys, now, is successful in art, For she is planning to break a heart. Gerald, the historian so splendid and bright, Thinks King Alfred saw the Americans fight. Billy, the class’ fancy dancer, Knows yes, but does not answer. Ruth, when the uke does play, Teaches it just what to say. Elsa, though very wise, I find. Has a most extraordinary mind. Viola doesn’t make much noise, Because she doesn’t want to worry the boys. Ernest in Spanish does star, For he knows all what are. Carson can his sentence carefully punctuate, For he is our noble and righteous postgraduate. Jeannetta, in her quiet little manner, Reminds us all of “Hard-Hearted Hanner!” Alfred waits till he gets to math to shine, For he sparkles like a new-made dime. Mary Pfarl Moores, ’25. Page eighty COMPLIMENTARY TO THE CLASS OF 1925 SINCLAIR HARDWARE AND FURNITURE COMPANY HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL KINDS OF ATHLETIC GOODS BASEBALL, FOOTBALL BASKETBALL TRACK The Class of '25 Our high school days are ended, This Class of Twenty-five; Our joys and hopes we’ve blended As in life’s great tide we dive. As many people tell us, Our happiest days are o’er; Of carefree, happy high school. We know there’ll be no more. But in the vague tomorrow. We know there are joys in store For each and every member In this great class of lore. When we were naughty freshmen, As everyone well knows. We laughed, and romped, and frolicked, With never a dignified pose. As “Sophies” proud and mighty, Under M iss Norton’s care, And with our Joe as president, We never have a scare. We juniors pulled together Without a fuss or tear; Evelyn, then Ed, to lead us; Miss Stevens, sweet and dear. The hardest was when seniors— We’d have an annual, of course— We had to pull together, And work with will and force. With our exams and scrolls, The notebooks, essays, and such— Besides our regular lessons Of time we had not much. We had a Senior Circus, Valentine Fete so gay; And most important of all, The usual senior play. “Graduate with honors!” So said our teachers all— We quite agreed with them, And knew we couldn’t fall. “Above all else,” they said, “Be on the honest side; You know the under-classmen Look up to you with pride.” All this we’ve tried to do— Perhaps we have in part— Anyway, Winter Haven High Has grown dear to ev’ry heart. Jean Davis, ’25. My Attempt Seniors are sposed to be so wise, Perhaps they do know how to make eyes— But, writing poems! O me! O my! What can you expect from such as I? But I’m not alone in my sad plight, In study hall there’s work and might. Betty, for inspiration, looks on high. But only a buzzard does she spy! A. K. whispers in a stagey voice. “Oh, dear, what does rhyme with rejoice?” Along comes Ernie to interfere, “Now you be quiet, and sit over there.” And now I’ve told my silly tale, I knew at first that I would fail; But one thing makes me very glad— There’ll be others just as bad. Jean Davis, ’25 Page eighty-two INVITATION You arc invited to come to this bank in the same way you enter a store to secure merchandise. You will find a human interest in whatever matter invites attention, whether it is depositing money or any other form of modern banking service. We are here to co-operate with you. Your banking business will receive courteous attention. A friendly call will also be appreciated. THE NATIONAL BANK THE SINCLAIR CO. D. W. Sinclair, Manager Everything in Ready-to-Wear for Men Women. Boys, and Girls MILLINERY AND SHOES WINTER HAVEN. FLORIDA 1925 N. W. HART FURNITURE CO. Anything in Furniture” WINTER HAVEN, FLA. HAINES CITY, FLA. FOR SHOES Foot Comfort, and Shoe Repairing GO TO FISCHER’S SHOE STORE Rickworth Building BOURN THE GROCER IN BUSY BLOCK FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES Big line of Candies. Cakes and Cold Drinks for the High School Students. WINTER HAVEN, FLA. Phone 197 Miss Boyd (speaking of the boys who left for Gainesville) : “Those boys should be flattered ; I never saw anyone upset you so.” Kenneth (after eating too many hot dogs) : “Those hot dogs should be flattered, too.” • • • “All right, Nellie, none of that in here, said Prof. Hendrix to Nellie, who was fighting Bill Blanchard. Nellie: “Didn’t you see him hit me?” Prof. Hendrix: “If you must hit him, hit him on the campus. • • • A senior was on the railroad track. The train was coming fast; The train got off the railroad track To let the senior pass. • • • Gerald: “When I finish school, I intend to be a poet.” Elsa: “Why?” Gerald: “I won’t have to have a hair cut.” M iss Norton: “Edwin has a good train of thought.” Wyatt: “Yes, but it’s a freight train.” Miss Norton: “Why?” Wyatt: “He can’t express it.” • • • Gerald: “I spilled a little acid on my hand and it made it smart.” Viola: “Why not drink some, then?” • • • Elsa: “I bet Chaucer dictated to a stenographer.” Miss Chapman: “Why? Elsa: “Gosh, just look at that spelling! • • • Mother: “Why did you drop that nice young man who took you to all the basketball games ?” A. K.: “The basketball season is over, now. • • • Mrs. Parker: “Are those green peas? Clerk in grocery store: “No, cucumbers. WINTER HAVEN REAL ESTATE Continues to Grow in Value. It is Firmly Based on Real Substantial Foundations THE HAVEN-VILLA INVESTMENT CO. ORGANIZED AND OPERATING FOR THE UPBUILDING OF WINTER HAVEN The co-operation of this Company in any worthy enterprise for the growth of our city is assured. COMPLIMENTS OF W. J. TOUCHTON Attorney at Law THE FLORENCE VILLA FLORENCE VILLA. FLA. FREDERICK « ANDERSON MEN'S WEAR Clothing, Hats and Shoes WINTER HAVEN, FLA. JIM’S SERVICE STATION CENTRAL GARAGE I he most completely equipped Battery and Auto Electrical Service Station in Polk County. DODGE CARS We Specialize in Starting. Lighting. Ignition and Battery Service Tires. Tubes and Accessories Sales Repairs of All Kinds HARTFORD BATTERY Service Complete Machine Shop Sixth Street Near City Hall Cylinder Grinding Jean: “That tic is too loud. Kenny: “I’ll put a muffler on.” • • • Julia Ellen: “I wonder where the clouds are going?” Martha: “They are going to thunder.” • • • Wyatt: “Away with women.” Ed.: “I wish I had it.” Jeannetta: “Have you read ‘Spoon River? ” ('arson: “No; I don't care for Elinor Glyn.” • Guy: Life can be just what you make it.” Gladys: “Yes, life and a complexion.” • • • Miss Boyd: “Who knows what the Sherman Act was?” Bud: “Marching through Georgia.” Henry: “Did her father come between you?” Sam: No, behind me.” • • • Bud (poetically): “Whither away, fair one?” Sara: “Aw, wither away yourself, sir.” • • • Mary Pearl: “Why didn’t you answer that letter I wrote you this summer?” Ernest: “I never got it, and what’s more, I didn’t like some of the things you said in it.” Marg: “That fellow wears Indian neck- wear.” Ruth Richards: “Why?” Marg: “Bow tie and Arrow collar.” • • • Your eyes are shining, dearest, Your eyes of azure blue; But, darling. I can’t fall for you— Your nose is shining, too.” • • Prof. Bowen: “What are the commercial uses of salt?” Irene: Well, salted peanuts!” DAHLGREN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER SEYMOUR-CRAIG COMPANY WINTER HAVEN. FLA. COMPLIMENTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS RECKERS “Everything to Build Anything” COMPLIMENTS OF L. L. DAVIS “The Insurer” ALL INSURANCE STAR STORAGE GARAGE SIXTH STREET Agency for Nash Cars Horseshoe and U. S. Tires WM. C. BENTLEY WINTER HAVEN BALFOUR BROS. CASH GROCERY Next to Picket Motor Co. The Leading Hardware “The Best For Less” and We Deliver the Goods Furniture Store TELEPHONE 134 H. B. Seymour Phelp Miller WINTER HAVEN. FLA. Ernest and Bill (at Haven lintel): How’s the chicken today?” Biscuit shooter: Fine. How’s yourself?’’ • • • Miss Foster: What do you call baby pigs?” John I)er: Hamlets.” • • • Elsa: Is this a picture of your girl?” Sam: Yes.” Elsa: I suppose she has lots of money.” • • Prof. Hendrix: Do you have this dance?” Miss Chapman (excitedly): Why, no.” Prof. Hendrix: “Well, will you hold my cigar while I dance it?” • • • Some girls in this school are so dumb, that when told to use rouge for their complexion, they asked how many spoonfuls they should take at a time. • • • Prof. Hendrix: Late again.” Grace: Not a word. Prof., I’m late too.” Sam: I represent a very distinguished family tree.” Marg: Doubtless you’re the sap.” • • • Kenny: I hung up my stocking last Christmas.” Ed.: ‘Find anything in it next morn?” Kenny: A summons from the board of health.” • • • Prof. Hendrix: I'm a self-made man; I started life as a barefoot boy.” Joe Keefe: Well, I wasn’t born with any shoes on either.” • • • The annual is a wonderful invention— The school gets all the fame, The printer gets all the money. And the staff gets all the blame. • • Helen: What do you say when you want a boy to stay longer?” Jean: Why, ‘Linger A While.’” Compliments to the Class of 1925 FROM THE WINTER HAVEN MERCANTILE COMPANY Winter Haven’s Best Store Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes Ladies' Wearing Apparel Walk-Over Shoes Stetson Hats Florence Grocery Company GROCERIES AND FRESH MEATS We Solicit Your Trade FLORENCE VILLA, FLA. JOHNSTON TIRE SERVICE 173—Phones—213 WINTER HAVEN, FLA. Winter Haven Plumbing Co. R. D. Ellis, Prop. Phone 183 WINTER HAVEN, FLA. OVERLAND THE NEW SALES CO. Incorporated I-C-E COMPANY Willys-Knight AND Overland Telephone 244 Sales and Service Quality and Quantity WINTER HAVEN, ELA. Prompt Service Ernest: Some girls are like ocean liners.” Kenny: ‘‘How's that?” Ernest: It takes a little tug to get them started.” • • • Fond parent: Why are you so far behind in your studies?” Ertie: So that I may pursue them further.” • • • Alfred's Declaration “Tobacco is a dirty weed— I like it! It can fulfill no human need— I like it! It makes you thin, and long, and lean; It takes the hair right off your bean; It’s the darnedest stuff I’ve ever seen— I like it!” • • Nlargaree Rogers: I’m sure these scales must be out of order.” Gwen. Stull: How much did they show you gained this time?” Alfred: Am I the only man you ever kissed?” Frances E.: Yes, and by far the best looking.” • • • Ernest: ’Lo, Bill; watcha doin’?” Bill: Nothin. Watcha doin’?” Ernest: Let’s have a smoke.” Bill: Sure; I hate to be idle.” • • Gerald: Why do you like swimming?” Betty: It’s such a clean sport.” • • Bill Boyd: Guess I better be off.” Sal lie: I always thought you were.” • Marvolyn: Do you think all women are talkative?” Bill Blanchard: Well, yes; they are, generally speaking.” • • • Mrs. Martin: Jean, don’t use the dish cloth to wipe off the stove; use your head.” FIRST STATE BANK WINTER HAVEN. FLORIDA OFFICERS John L. Fouts ......................... W. F. Hutchinson ...................... W. M Hampton .......................... S. E. Pace ............................ E. Encei.sen .......................... ........President Pice-President Vice-President .......... Cashier Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS John L. Fouts w. F. Hutchinson W. M. Hampton Don Register A. M. Tilden Deposits, $1,192,391.77 Resources. $1,424,130.63 All Deposits Insured YOUR BANKING SOLICITED Wc Are Now Located in Our New Show Rooms Facing the Park Our Equipment Has Been Remodeled to Better Meet Your Needs Our Radio Department Has Been Enlarged to Meet Your Demands Winter Haven Electric Company RADIO TELEPHONE 119 COMPLIMENTS OF W. K. COLEMAN GORDAN BRYAN International banana authority, says that Winter Haven will be the BANANA CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES The Taylor-Alexander Commercial Banana Plantations, at Winter Haven, are the largest in Florida. Taylor-Alexander Company Incorporated BANANA PLANTATIONS WINTER HAVEN. FLA. Florida's Original Banana Plantation Developers Eva Hutchinson: “Pardon me for walking on vour feet.” Ernest: “Oh, that’s all right; I do it myself.” • • • Grace: “That was caused by money matters.” Elsa: No, the lack of money matters.” PEACOCK CAFE Best Place to Eat in Town” REGULAR MEALS SHORT ORDERS SERVICE NUWAY DRY CLEANERS W. L. DIX We Aim to Please—Give Us a Trial OPPOSITE GRADE SCHOOL PHONE 280 Charles Hughes (watching A. K. count tickets): “Huh, a senior, and can’t count!” (Prof. Bowen attempts the same.) Wyatt: “Prof, has been through college. • • • Minister: “Would you like to join us in the missionary movement?” A. K.: “Is it anything like the fox-trot?” Carolyn: “What do you like best about me?” J. B.: “My arms.” • • • Miss Chapman (moving Eldridge to the front of the room): it is a good thing that you are good-natured or you’d have vour head snapped off.” Eldridge: “Yes it’s a good thing that I am good-natured in here.” • • • Gene Tibbets: “Do you remember the time I made a fool of myself?” Sally: Which time?” Mi s Chapman (quite angry): “Can you give me one valid reason why you are always late?” Bill Blanchard: “Yes; school always starts before I get here.” • • • Raymond: Which is proper—i am a fool,’ or i is a fool’?” Robert Holmes: I am a fool, of course.” Ra mond: I always thought you were.” • • • Sally: “I want to do something high and clean before I die.” Lila: Wash an elephant.” WINTER HAVEN WATER, ICE AND LIGHT COMPANY LIGHTS, WATER ICE TELEPHONE 126 AT YOUR SERVICE ELECTRIC MAID BAKE SHOP Btymour Building BREAD. PIES. CAKES PASTRY “Taste the Difference” PARK SERVICE STATION Distributors Lee Tires Full Line of Accessories OILS—GREASE—GAS TO THE CLASS OF 1925 May your success in the future be as great as your opportunities are now. ANDERSON DRUG CO. The Rexall Store Phone 20 WINTER HAVEN. FLA. WAHRHAUSENS BREAD ■PURINA CHOWSB_ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ For Horses. Cows. Poultry, Hogs + SEERY FEED COMPANY Eat More Bread 5th and Laurel Sts. Phone 272 a BILL FRANCIS CAFE It is your best food A Good Place to Eat'' Frances Everett: “And why do you carry a ukelele, my serenades if you can play nothing on it?” Gene T.: “Just to string ’em along with, my dear.” Mary Pearl: “I have a musical education.’ Marg: “You don’t tell me!” Mary Pearl: “Yes. Name any record, and I'll tell you what’s on the other side.” • • Ernest (over the phone) : “Want to go to the basketball game?” Mary Pearl (excitedly): “Oh, I’d love to.” Ernest: I’m selling tickets. Huy yours from me.” Ernest: Would you love me as much if I told you I had sold the Hudson?” Mary Pearl: “You didn’t, did you?” Ernest: No.” Mary Pearl: “Certainly, I would.” Prof. Bowen: “'Phis is a poisonous gas. What steps would you take if it escaped now ?” Hill Blanchard: Long ones.” • • • Nellie: “What do bees make honey for?” Lorine: To cell it.” • • • Julia Ellen: Is my face dirty, or is it my imagination ?” Martha: “Your face is clean, but I don’t know about your imagination.” Prof. Hendrix: I’m so hard I can eat nails.” Helen: “That gives you such a touch of irony.” • • • Miss Boyd: Sallie, can you tell me what this passage means?” Sallie: “Sorry, Miss Boyd; I don’t know, either.” THE ROAD TO SUCCESS YOUNG MAN—YOUNG WOMAN—The highways of life contain many pitfalls and places of uncertainty; to insure your success you must be strongly fortified and equipped, and not the least part of your equipment is your banking connection. You will find in this bank a spirit of friendship and helpfulness, and we cordially invite you to call and talk over your future problems. THE SNELL NATIONAL BANK Winter Haven's Oldest Bank H. W. SNELL, President L. B. ANDERSON. Cashier J. H. ROSS. Vice-President W. M. SENSABAUGIL Assistant Cashier We Carry a Complete Line of Baseball. Football and Basketball Supplies. Fishing Tackle. Ammunition and Guns, and a General Line of Sporting Goods PRIEST’S SPORTING GOODS STORE BEYMOUR BUILDING Associated 5, 10 and 25 Cent Store Headquarters for School Supplies J. A. MANN PLUMBING—HEATING SHEET METAL WORKS Office Phone 202 Residence Phone 31 There is every assurance that the citrus industry of this state is on a firm, substantial footing. The grower may expect fair prices for his products this winter and in the years to come. WINTER HAVEN The forward-looking planter will, therefore, lay his plans to round out his acreage and right now reserve the choicest trees to insure his getting exactly what he wants. BOOKSTORE Glen Trees Grow GLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES CO. Offer Tampa Winter Haven Orlando PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Over forty-two years of satisfied customers has made this the largest citrus nursery in Florida. “Lives of seniors all remind us We must strive to do our best; And departing, leave behind us. Notebooks that will help the rest.” • • • Mrs. Trueman: “Bud. stop pinching the baby.” Bud: “I’m not pinching her; we are playing automobile, and she is the horn.” • • Lillian: “Did you go out for swimming?” Elsa: Nope—in!” • • • Miss Norton: “Lillian, get up before the class and go through your figure!”!! • • • Eldridge: Say, Dad, I’m some big gun at school now.” Mr. Trueman: “Well, why don’t I hear better reports?” • • • Ixjst By A ‘Rat' One fountain pen by a girl half full of ink. Beneath the moon he told his love, The color left her cheeks; But on the shoulder of his coat. It showed up plain for weeks. • • Mr. Sinclair: “How did all these hairpins get in the car?” Carson: “I don’t know, dad; she had bobbed hair.” • • • Billy: “Do you think you could care for a chap like me?” Ruth Richards: “Yes, if he isn’t too much like you!” • • • Gladys: “Only fools are positive.” Hazel: “Are you sure?” Gladys: Positive.” • • • James Corbin: “I am studying to get ahead” Guy Ball: You need one.” GREETINGS FROM J. SCHNARR AND CO. ESTABLISHED 1906 PIONEER MANUFACTURERS OF INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES Distributors of Power Sprayers and Power Dusters ORLANDO WINTER HAVEN TAMPA LARKINS WINTER HAVEN MOTOR CO. Authorized Dealers LINCOLN FORD FORDSON Cars—T rucks—T ractors WINTER HAVEN. FLA. Wishes for Happiness and Prosperity to The Class of 1925 Thomas-Moores Company Incorporat'd REAL ESTATE WINTER HAVEN. FLA. WE ARE WITH YOU We Point With Pride to Our Lake Alfred School And Asst re Yoi That We Are With Yoi i Every Movement That Tends for Development—Mentally. Morally and Physically Lake Alfred I s a Good pi ace in Which to Live The Lake Alfred Improvement Company LAKE ALFRED, FLORIDA Offices in Lakeland St. Petersiu rg Winter IIavi n Orlando Snrn 1).: Tm filing all of mv love letters.” Martha: “Gee, they’re not that tough, are thev? Were it n t for this sweet verse, T’here'd he a joke here, ten times worse! Marg: “Mama, what kiwi of a dress should I wear to the game tonight?” Mrs. Senn: I don’t know, Marg.” Marg: “Well, I wish I knew so I could tell whether to wash for a round or a square neck.” The Wall Flower's Plea “If love is blind, And cannot see. Why in the world Don't some boy love me?” • • • Mrs. C.: “All right. Mary Pearl, I don’t believe you are speaking about the lesson.” Mary Pearl (whispering loudly to Joe Elli� ): “III write you a note.” • • • Joe Keefe: “Have you anything with a kick to it ?” Virginia Flitcraft: Yes, here comes father.” THIS BOOK PRINTED BY BENSON COLLEGE ANNUAL PUBLISHERS IN THE WORLD HIGHEST QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SUPERIOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE 'ENSOfJ' PRINTING COJ ' NASHVILLE COLLEGE ANNUAL HEADQUARTERS Page one hundred . HsE t S _: w r� f v«f,%a , ; ■L i£ y fijf - '■■ S KV ■£• -«s3-.. ir ■ r-v� . Hi,. -i C . x BL. • ? ♦ _ • « • - i - ■' f5£ « v 1 S W ., 7V F | 4 -. '• ' ' r I V‘ S NL‘ Hk SiSSyUp ip «£ ■V 3.V £ '■ • , „ 0 -.i SSi as? rf Jr . - B!L� - -- BsBSfrr ; 3 SW$£ 5 SPPb BStfSNr •! v ■ -?: M’ • .;% 4( ' • , t «W . ■ rv 3 «Lr . • Sm sStKsx