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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01877 9733
GC 977.202 AUIF 1919
THE FOLLIES 19
The Follies of '19 Published By THE CLASS OF '19 Of The Auburn High School
Dedication
To Mr. H. L. McKenney, who has been a friend at all times, the Class of '19 dedicates this book as a token of their affection for him.
THE OLD
THE NEW
Att. Boland Died November 24, 1918
"If men are judged by deeds and not by words Then here is one who always was a man, For service is the measure God has given To measure worth-since first this race began."
Charles Beugnot
August 9, 1901 September 2, 1916
One Who Was Loved and Respected by All gis Classmates
"Yet Love will dream, and Faith will trust Since He who knows our need is just) That somehow, somewhere, meet we must."
School Board
J. E. POMEROY President
J. E. GRAHAM Secretary
I. O. BUCHTEL Treasurer
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G. W. YOUNGBLOOD Superintendent
I. S. N. I. U. Chicago U. Columbia U.
H. L. McKENNEY Principal Valparaiso Indiana
Wisconsin
MARY E. MULVEY Science Michigan
MAUDE S. ARMSTRONG Latin Michigan State Normal
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LULU M. BATEMAN English Earlham Chicago
BONNIE SEILER Domestic Science Winona Wisconsin Columbia U.
HELEN M. FITCH Science Western College for Women Columbia U. A. B.
MILDRED BROWN Music, Art Western State Normal Albion College Thomas Training School
HELEN LOUISE MCINTYRE English Chicago Ph. B.
MARVEL MCGINNIS History, Spanish Indiana A. B.
BEATRICE HERRON English DePauw A. B.
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - SAM T. HANNA BUSINESS MANAGER - JOHN MYERS
ASSISTANT EDITORS HAROLD BROWN JESSIE MOFFET
SOCIETY EDITOR - MAUDE STEELE
ASSISTANT EDITORS WILLIAM EAKRIGHT MARIE ICE
JOKES EDITOR - WALTER WILSON ASSISTANT EDITOR - STANLEY BAXTER
CALENDAR EDITOR - LENORE FRANZ
ASSISTANT EDITORS RUTH SLAGLE SEELY WILSON
ATHLETICS EDITOR - PAUL HUSSELMAN
ASSISTANT EDITORS LEO NOIROT RALPH CLARK
ART EDITOR - RUTH CREASY ASSISTANT EDITORS ROGER GROGG JESSIE CARNAHAN -
SNAPSHOTS - WILLIAM EAKRIGHT
WALTER WILSON
"Come on, let's yell."
Ike has been one of the busiest members of our class. For three years he has been our president, and that had ought to show you what we think of him. No basket-ball game has been complete without Ike there to lead the yelling. He did excellent work in the leading role of "The Man from Home."
MAUDE STEELE
In everything-doing everything- she represents the theory of perpetual motion. As Society Editor of the an- nual "Steelie" did excellent work in writing up the social events of the class. Another one of "Steelie's" oc- cupations is breaking the hearts of the various boys who happen to cross her path.
WILLIAM EAKRIGHT
"Bill the Giant-killer."
A big fellow with a big heart who has friends wherever he goes. Bill is a good Republican, always ready to argue, but he never carries his arguments far enough to offend any- one.
RUTH CAMPBELL
"I just love to go to the movies."
Ruth is a very quiet sort of girl, but far from being a pessimist. She never fails to enjoy herself and so gives joy to all. Her presence added to the success of many a party we have had.
ARTHUR MORR
We did not see Art around much this last year, but it is very probable that Ruth could tell you where he has been. As coach for the basket- ball team this past winter he did good work and is mainly responsible for the team's good showing.
RUTH CREASY
Ruth has been a star player on the girls' basket-ball team. She has al- ways been a ready worker in class affairs. As Art Editor of the annual she has excelled.
JOHN MYERS
John says that he is glad he is small because he doesn't have to waste as much energy in walking as does a big fellow. This must be true because John is a good student and therefore he must put the energy he saves while walking into his studies.
CLELLAH LOCHNER
To her is due much of our success as a social unit in the High School. Clellah is as good a sport as ever ex- isted on the face of the earth; we might refer you to quite a few gentle- men of our acquaintance.
GEORGE BORST
"Hownie" is the most noted ladies' man in the class. He is always good- natured and takes great delight in teasing some one. Altho he has been out of school quite a bit of the time we are glad to see him still a mem- ber of the Class of '19.
PAUL HUSSELMAN
During the past year Paul has act- ed as our Vice-President but he has very seldom had a chance to show his ability along this line. He has been a good secretary for the Athletic As- sociation this season. His good nature has won for him many friends.
HAROLD BROWN
"We shall not look upon his like again."
Because Brownie is one of those rare good fellows whose nature it is to be respected by all, and to hold every man his friend. He accom- plishes much with as little fuss as possible. We wish him the success, which he will surely gain, in what- ever work he takes up.
SAM HANNA
The wise man of the class and yet a very agreeable fellow. To him is due most of the success of the annual for his work as Editor-in-Chief has been of the best. We have always wondered how Sam succeeded in get- ting such a good stand-in with all the teachers-especially some of the lady teachers. He always enjoys being on an "eats committee."
LEO NOIROT
A good scout and a fellow whom anyone is glad to call "friend." Be- sides being a regular live-wire, he is also one of our onion twins. If you have a Civics question to be answered, go to Leo. He can always answer it.
MARIE ICE
"My greatest virtue is silence."
Marie has been a valuable member of our class and altho she has not been the noisiest one at our class- meetings, yet she has done much to help the class along. Marie is a wel- come addition to any gathering.
STANLEY BAXTER
"The faculty must not like the color of my hair."
Jit has a laugh like a fire-engine; was the principal exponent of Bol- shevikism in Miss Mulvey's physics class; and has managed to go to school four years without blowing up the building.
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MARIE PALMER
"What's the use of worrying? It nev- er was worth while."
Marie never worries about any- thing today that she can worry about just as well tomorrow (and it's al- ways tomorrow anyway).
HAROLD GRATE
"A smile upon his countenance sate, To defy the gloomy threats of fate."
Pug could many a tale unfold to the faculty-if he only wanted to. He is one of the best liked fellows in the class. We predict that he could make a fortune as a clog-dancer. Pug is an especial favorite with Miss McGin- nis and Miss Mulvey ( ?).
JESSIE MOFFET
"Would I were a lark to soar Above the world and sing my joy."
Jessie has been the song-bird of our class-to the frequent annoyment of Miss Mulvey. She has won many friends thru her whole-hearted inter- est in class affairs. If we only could, we'd tell you his name, but we never could find it out.
JESSIE CARNAHAN
"Brains, thy name is Woman."
Jessie must have had quite a long time to think during the time it took her to get to school, judging from the results in the classroom. Further- more she is just as much a credit to our class in a social gathering as she is in the school.
ROGER GROGG
"Doddie." "I wish I could go up in an airplane."
He has been our only representa- tive on the boys' basket-ball team and much of its success is due to his efforts as captain and center. Dod seems to be attracted by one of the girls of our class. Look at some of the drawings in this book to see what sort of an artist he is.
LENORE FRANZ
There's a lot of fun in life if a per- son is only able to find it. Lenore has been one of the jolliest members of the class and always finds time out- side of her "Caesar" to cheer up an- other member of the Class of '19.
SEELY WILSON
Is most noted for her blush. Seely is one of our out of town students, but her living in the country really adds rather than detracts from her ability as a student. Miss Mulvey's scolding always seemed to cast a spell over Seely, taking away her powers of speech.
RALPH CLARK
Ralph's spare moments all seemed to be spent in looking across the room at a certain member of the Class of '20. He has so much energy that he shakes the building when he walks across the room. His greatest re- source in time of need is his vocabu- lary. Favorite song- "K-K-K-Katy."
RUTH SLAGLE
"Such childish pranksamuse me not."
To look at Ruth you would not think her to be the senior member of the class. She has been with us for two years and has won the regards of all by her unassuming manner and really human traits.
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Vale
Now the paths we've trodden together separate; Too soon the time has flown that we have spent within thy walls;
And we must part at last-too late To evermore rove joyous tru thy halls.
Old comrades part, but memory remains-and thou, A link to bind us with the past as years roll on,
Shall be there always tho thy time-worn walls stand not as now- For memory lies within the heart of everyone.
Is youth so short or manhood's trail so steep, That we should not pass onward merrily,
Nor drink of life to dream in useless sleep, While others use their pittance helpfully?
Not so-but may the lessons you have taught Give us the strength to do-nor idly prate-
And humble tho the deeds may be, it reckons not: True greatness lies not always with the great.
We do but go, and others take the place Which we have filled-it matters naught;
These others do but follow in that mighty race- And they in turn must use the lessons you have taught.
Class History
A Short Message From Our Secretary of War Concerning the War Between the Class of '19 and the Forces of Ignorance [1915-19 A. D.]
FIRST SKIRMISH-(Sept., 1915-June, 1916.)
The war broke out early in September with fifty-six raw recruits answering the first roll-call. At once the regiment which had entered the service the preceding year, hastened to annoy us by calling us such names as freshmen, etc. After a good initiation we began to organize our army.
By popular vote Robert Altenburg was chosen commander and Hazel Groscup was placed second in command with the rank of lieutenant. Walter Willson was chosen to keep a record of the proceedings, while Robert Dennison took charge of the financial affairs. Mr. Parish was chief advisor at our councils of war.
Then took place the preliminary events which preceded the battle proper. A great deal of time had to be spent in training the soldiers and getting them to under- stand that discipline and obedience were essential in such warfare. At last we began to have some semblance to an army and the siege began in earnest.
Some of the soldiers found time to indulge in athletics and some time was spent upon social events, but the most of our attention was focused on the enemy.
THE BATTLE OF ALGEBRA AND ANCIENT HISTORY (Sept., 1916-June, 1917).
When the roll was called before the attack began, we found that there were but thirty-four fighters in the ranks. Some had fallen in battle but most of those missing were deserters. However, our lack of numbers did not affect our morale.
At this time Walter Willson was chosen commander and Bernice Menges became lieutenant; Stanley Baxter kept the record and John Myers controlled the treasury. Miss Seiler advised us at our councils of war.
A hard fought battle ensued; but between the many assaults on the enemy we succeeded in having some good times. During the first lull in the fighting we gath- ered at Ruth Campbell's home and had such a good time that for the time being we forgot the foe. At another time we enjoyed ourselves at the home of Jit Baxter. Of course not all the soldiers attended these parties, as some had to remain on guard duty. Near the close of the battle, when the enemy seemed to be nearly worn out, we succeeded in staging a weiner roast, and a little later a bob-ride.
THE BATTLE OF THE NEAR-GREAT. (Sept., 1917-June, 1918).
Again we fell in line and marcbed to meet the enemy, with but twenty-six sol- diers in the ranks, but all of them veterans. We were all in the pink of condition
and everything went off like clockwork with 'Ike," the famous fighter, in command. Glenoris Rogers became lieutenant, Paul Husselman looked after the records, and John Myers again took charge of the finances. Mr. Fairfield advised us at our coun- cils until he was called to a larger battle, then Miss Dowden took his place.
The battle was stubbornly fought and but little time was spent in a social way. A party at Husselman's occupied our time during the first lull. Later our regiment gave a picnic to the oldest regiment in the service. At another time a bob-ride took place to lessen the monotony.
Altho our progress seemed slow we finally succeeded in driving the enemy to his second line trenches.
THE BATTLE OF SHEEPSKIN HEIGHTS. (Sept., 1918-June, 1919).
Twenty-six veterans rallied under the Old Rose and Gray and with great hope we took to our trenches. Our success seemed assured because "Ike" and John were again among the officers in command. Paul was named lieutenant, while "Bill" Eakright kept the records. Miss Bateman assisted us until her resignation, then Miss Herron took her place.
This was the last and most important battle and we were hammering away at the enemy most of the time. However, we found time to have a class-party at Ruth Creasy's and a farewell party for Miss Bateman was held at Lochner's. When victory was assured, we gave the regiment that was mustered in during our second year, a picnic.
At last the enemy was defeated and forced to come to our terms. An armistice was signed, a copy of this being presented to each individual of our army, this pre- caution being taken to prevent the enemy from again gaining too much power.
-Harold Brown.
Day Dreams
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Now I go ahead in fancy To years that are not as yet, And I see myself and comrade By the "pearly entrance" set.
On which side I was standing, I cannot let you see; For I am quite uncertain,- And 'twould not be fair to me.
But I can see quite plainly, As I look down from the skies, That which may not be known on earth But is seen from Paradise.
And my comrade turning to me, Says in accents earthly keen, "Say, pal, and could you tell me 'Bout the class of old '19 ?"
Then I turn my keen gaze earthward, Voicing events so true, Of the lives of my old classmates, Of your comrades, and of you
"First I see old Hussie standing By his worthy spouse's side; This staid and sober statesman Is now his country's pride.
"And 'round the hearth-fire reclining Is noble papa's joy, For thirteen children has he got,- And every one a boy!
"But turn your eyes to the country-side, Who's that beside the plow? 'Tis Ralph Clark, good old fellow, Our greatest farmer now.
"Across the meadows verdure Steps his wife so tried and true, She is our old friend's pride and joy- I think you can guess who.
"And from the nation's center, Heart of its joys and frets, Hear Clellah's passioned pleading,-for She's Queen of Suffragettes.
"But stop. A small voice prompts me, That tho her ways are set, There's a handsome gentleman on earth Who's bound to have her yet.
"And this worthy Walter Willson- As he's the one I meant- On earth is highest of that class, For he is President.
"In the government of this noble man Voices known of old I hear; And faces long remembered Begin now to appear.
"For here's a runt whom I should know- He was our High School's curse, But tho John dunned us boys of old, Now he holds the nation's purse.
"Boisterous tho he was at school, I there see Harold Brown; As a cut-up he had always been, They could not hold him down.
"Marie Palmer and Ruth Creasy Work here with heart and head, Altho they flirted much of yore, They now must earn their bread.
"Maude Steele is an old maid as yet, Don't laugh! She is heart-sick; She had many a fellow long ago But by her they would not stick.
"Ah! Here's a girl who's happy In blissful married life, Ruth Slagle gave up long ago; She is a happy wife.
"Duck, friend. I know the villain. This aerial road-hog; 'Tis our old class aviator, The far-famed Roger Grogg.
"Again below your eyes do cast, Aha! I smell a mouse; There's speedy Bill, our long lost friend, Head of the old poor-house.
"There's Auburn's famous scientist ; And tho she is a girl, The thoughts from Jessie Carnahan sprung, Have set the earth awhirl.
"To every corner of the earth Spreads Jessie Moffet's fame; The greatest actress e'er there lived, And greatest of her name.
"George Borst was once a ladies' man, But now-sad to relate, George heads a young ladies' school-poor things, They dare not have a date.
"Lenore and Seely Wilson Have spread their fame afar, In making untold fortune By staying where they are.
"They make a novel engine, And fortune them confronts, For this engine sweeps a woman's house- Without her moving once.
"Marie Ice is somewhat noted And nearly heads this list, Altho you may not think it, she's Earth's greatest humorist.
"Ruth Campbell did not wish for fame, She is content to be The wife of Leo Noirot- And Auburn's Mayor is he.
"Art Morr took up boxing,- Upon this very date, He fulfills his life's purpose,-now Art's champion heavyweight."
Then closer to the Heavenly Gates A single figure drew, And by his noble face I thought He was a man I knew.
Yes, this was old Jit Baxter, Come, his reward to claim, Greater preacher than Billy Sunday On earth he won his fame.
From out the gates thrown open A welcome committee drew, There were Miss Fitch, McKenney- All the teachers once we knew.
Miss McGinnis and Miss Herron, Miss Mulvey, Miss Armstrong, Miss McIntyre, and Miss Seiler Break from that heavenly throng.
They throw their arms around him And their clutches on him set, Then draw him into Heaven-Jit Was always teacher's pet.
Then I recall my lifetime struggles As hobo on the road. For I was one who always held All earth as my abode.
The meals I begged at kitchen doors, The kicks I took with zest, The soggy ground I trampled round E'er I lay down to rest.
The fellowship by roadside fire Which came at my behest; The sky o'erhead, God's earth beneath- These riches were the best.
But comrades, this is not yet come, And we have years to wait, E'er we can tell how these poor words Miscalculated fate. -S. T. H.
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Juniors
President
Virginia Wigent
Vice-President
Helen Dawson
Treasurer
Pauline Williams
Secretary
Harold Nugen
Class Principal
Miss Armstrong
Class Motto -- Life is what you make it.
Class Flower-Daffodil.
Class Colors-White and Gold.
Class History
In the fall of '16 it seemed to us freshies that we must have been a set of rare specimens, judging from the attitude of the upper classmen. We had a good class nevertheless. Our class officials were: Pres., Donald Brown; Vice-Pres., Jessie Boland; Treas., Garner Cupp; Sec., Esther Bauer; and Class Principal, Mr. Heeter. Our first party was at the Hodge home, north of town. This was a Hallowe'en and hayrack party combined. We had two other parties, one at Helen Dawson's and the other at the home of Robert Sheets.
The following year was begun with fifty-six enrolled. Officers were: Pres., Robert Sheets; Vice-Pres., Kate Essig; Treas.,' Esther Teeters; Sec., Amber Reesch; Class Principal, Miss Seiler. The largest party of the year was held at the home of Ward Horn. This was a Sophomore-Junior bobsled party. We also had two other parties, one a Valentine party at Lucille Rhoads' and the other at Robert Sheets'.
This year our class is still smaller but it retains its former quality, Quite early in the year we discovered that Woman Suffrage was getting a firm hold on the class. The results of the election of officers will verify this statement: Pres., Virginia Wigent; Vice-Pres., Helen Dawson; Treas., Pauline Williams; Sec., Harold Nugen. We have had two parties this year. -H. M.
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Sophomores
President Gladwyn Graham
Vice-President Fisher West
Treasurer berniece Lanning
Secretary
Victor Chase
Class Principal
Miss Fitch
Class Motto-Good, better, best, Never let it rest, Till your good is better And your better best.
Class Flower-Violet.
Class Colors-Scarlet and Silver.
Class History
The curtain arose for the first time on our little comedy at 8:30 A. M., Septem- ber 9, 1917. Since all the actors in our cast were a little new, they had some difficulty in finding their places on the stage. Miss Fitch was given the responsibility of being stage manager, while Henry Elliot as President, Gilbert Folk as Vice-Presi- dent, Gene Brown as Treasurer, and Lois Zimmerman as Secretary, made up the dra- matic personae, with seventy assistants. It can be said we were lucky to stage four suc- cessful scenes in our first act. (All in the form of class parties.)
At our first one, at the home of Lois Zimmerman, everyone had a little stage- fright, and it took some lively efforts on the part of the stage-manager to start things going. But the pickles did go. The second scene was in the home of Howard Ashleman. Here we all learned how to get dates (?). The third scene was in the home of Gladwyn Graham, nothing very eventful happening except that one certain person put in a night call. The fourth, and one of the most exciting scenes of the act, was at the home of Ruth Schlink. Everything went smoothly until it was time to serve our Hoosier refreshments, and then -? What about the ice cream, you Sophomores ?
The curtain rose for the second time, September 9, 1918, on fifty-seven self-con- fident sophomores. (We had forgotten it was but three months since we were freshies.) Gladwyn Graham took the stellar role, while Miss Fitch resumed her duties as stage-manager. As in the first act, all the scenes were in the form of class parties. The first was in the home of Aileen Willennar, the second was in the home of Fisher West. The third was at the home of Elbert Close. This however, was not the fault of the leading man as he nearly tore his hair to obtain one on a bob-sled. The fourth and (perhaps?) one of the most lively ones was at the home of Randall Walter. Altho we have enjoyed the second act of our comedy as much, if not more than we did the first, we are sure we shall enjoy a three months' intermission, and more if our managers are willing.
Watch for the curtain to fall the last time on the little comedy of the class of '21.
-E. T.
Freshmen
President
Edwin Rainier
Vice-President
Geraldine Wimer
Treasurer
Harold Gengnagel
Secretary
Iris Ladd
Class Principal
Miss McIntyre
Class Motto-Push, Punch, Pep, and Service.
Class Flower-Sweetpea.
Class Color-Maroon and cream.
Class History
On September 6, 1918, sixty-eight of us assembled in Room I to begin our careers as high school students. When we came to the high school we found every- thing so different from what we had been accustomed to that we felt like strangers in a new country. For awhile we made all kinds of mistakes, but after a week most of us had learned the rules-or at least thought we had. As most of our mis- takes were overlooked we got along all right and we soon felt at home.
Early in the year some of the upper classmen took it upon themselves to show us some fun, or else to teach us the rules-we never learned which it was. They caught some of us and treated a few rather roughly, but as a whole they let us off easier than we expected. In September the upper classes gave us a reception.
In the latter part of November we perfected our organization. Edwin Rainier was chosen President; Geraldine Wimer, Vice-President; Harold Gengnagel, Treas- urer; and Iris Ladd, Secretary. After this we had other meetings and soon had our class ready for business. We all entered into the class spirit and did our best to make our class a success.
During the year we had a party at the Surface home and one at the Noirot home. As to how far our class will be successful only time can tell. We hope that our success as students will make up for our deficiency in numbers, and that we may be looked upon with favor by the rest of the school. -E. R.
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Junior Roll
Ethel Amstutz Berniece Baker Rhuea Bateman Esther Bauer Marie Bauer
Jessie Boland Donald Brown Harriet Brown Velma Buttermore Manila Damman Helen Dawson Kate Essig
Lawton Feagler Clare Grubb Addie Mae Guild Lucile Hoodelmier Ward Horn Carl Huffman Guinevere Jellison
Helen Kuhlman Helen Likens Donald Long Harold McGrew
Garcile Miller
Ruth Musser Harold Nugen Eugene Prickett Amber Reesch Lucile Rhoads Robert Sheets John Slater Esther Teeters Virginia Wigent Pauline Williams Bessie Wilson
Ross Wilson
Sophomore Roll
Harold Abel Ruth Apt Howard Ashleman James Baker Lotus Berry Ralph Bishop James Bower Laurel Carper Victor Chase Elbert Close George Collette Rolla Dove Henry Elliot Marcelle Engle Grace Erskine Ralph Fell Gilbert Folk
Mildred Frank Harold Franz Dorothy Garrett Ruth Ginder Gladwyn Graham Lester Grambling
Glen Heffley Esther Mae Hook Gareth Jellison Hattie Jenner Harry Landy Berniece Lanning Elsta Moudy Cleo Rakestraw Elmer Rhinehold Florence Rogers Helen Rugman
Ruth Schlink Jesse Shafer Lenore Sheets Yula Showers Elva Tess Eleanor Theek Randall Walters Blanche Watson Orpha Weeks Fisher West
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