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THE FOLLIES
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PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL NINETEEN TWENTY-TWO
Allen County Public Library 900 Webster Street PO Box 2270 1 Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270
Dedication
TO OUR PARENTS
To those who loved us, believed in us, encouraged us and helped us, as no others could have done; to those who have made sacrifices that we might have opportunities for education which they never enjoyed; to those whom we love better than anyone else on earth, we, the Seniors of 1922, affectionately dedicate this book.
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School Board
J. E. POMEROY
DR. 1. O. BUCHTEL
H. L. BROWN
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PROF. G. W. YOUNGBLOOD
Superintendent Indiana State Normal Chicago U. Indiana U., A. B. Columbia U., A. M.
PROF. H. L. McKENNEY Principal Valparaiso, B. S. Wisconsin U.
MAUDE ARMSTRONG Latin Michigan State Normal Syracuse U.
MARION THRUSH
English, Latin DePauw U., A. B.
FRANK WEATHERS
History Muncie Normal DePauw U., A. B.
T. D. VASS
Commercial
Indiana U. Business U.
Chicago U. B. C. S., B. S. S.
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MILDRED WILEY
English James Millikin U., A. B.
ROXYE HUMPHREYS Botany Franklin, A. B. Indiana U.
ALPHA B. GRAY Mathematics Indiana U., A. B.
JOHN MCINTYRE Science, Mathematics Indiana U. Armour Inst. of Tech. Tri-State, B. S.
CLARA BELLE McCASLIN Spanish, French Hanover, A. B.
SEWELL LEITZMAN Physical Training Gymnastic Union Central Normal Indiana U.
JANE EAGLES Physical Training DePauw U., A. B.
BESSIE VIEMONT Vocational Home Economics Indiana U. Purdue U., B. S.
BERNICE MOODY Vocational Home Economics Tri-State Purdue U., B. S.
ETHEL THORNBURG
Art John Herron Art School Practical Art School Columbia U.
ISAAC COSPER Manual Training Tri-State Purdue
CHARLES HORNADAY Vocational Agriculture Purdue U., A. B.
AUDREY DOWELL Music Oberlin Northwestern A. I. N. M.
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EDWIN RAINIER
"Oh, be wiser thou!
Instructed that true knowledge leads to love."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Class President, 1-4. Class Secretary, 2. Editor-in-Chief Chatter- box, School Play, 2-3-4. Secretary Radio Club, 4. Vice President Hi-Y, 4. Editor-in-Chief Follies.
"Ed" has been a busy man this year, first as president of the class, and last as Editor in-Chief of the Follies. At both jobs he has done his best, and is deserving of all the praise received. They say he never had a "date."
LE NOIR BRANDON
And confident tomorrows."
"A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Class Treasurer, 4. Vice President A. A., 4. Treasurer, Hi-Y, 4. Baseball. Assistant Business Manager Follies.
You may not know LeNoir, but surely you all know "Skeeter." He has been a loyal booster for his class and school, and possesses enough smiles and pleasantness for twenty.
MARIE BAKER
"I know not, I ask not, if guilt's in that heart;
I but know that I love thee, whatever thou art."
A. H. S. 4. Art Committee Follies.
Marie has only been traveling this rough and stony road for this year, but she has hit every bump as hard as the rest of us. She has been an active member of our class, and has even surrendered her everlasting friendship to one of the boys in our class (the one who wore glasses.)
PAUL BOURNS
"Come, wonder with me, for the moon- beams are bright
On river and forest, o'er mountain and lea."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Vice President, 3. School Play, 3. Orchestra, 2-3. Boys' Glee Club, 2. Boys' Quartette, 3-4. President Hi-Y, 4. Dramatics Editor Follies.
"Pill" really is a very busy man, and is always willing to do his duty. He not only works for the school, but for many other organizations. But alas! So many cases. Now it's Marie.
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ANGILLA SHOOK
"There was but one beloved face on earth, And that was shining on her."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Glee Club, 3-4. Follies Staff.
Alas! for one more good laugh! The big question in Angella's mind is, "Why be sad, when everything about me is sun- shine ?"
MYRON WATSON
"She's all my fancy painted her; She's lovely. she's divine."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Vice President 2. Class Secretary, 4. Basketball, 3-4. School Play, 3-4. Vice President Hi-Y, 3. Orches- tra, 2. Business Manager Follies.
Myron has proved efficient in many ways, as center on the basketball team, as business manager of The Follies, and last, but not least, in love. If you don't believe this, inquire a little and find out.
MARCILE HOLMAN
"The music in my heart I bore Long after it was heard no more." A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Glee Club, 2-3-4. Follies Staff.
Perhaps you know Marcile as well, if not better, than we do. Nevertheless, this one thing can be said: She's always willing to do her part, in anything or in all.
HELEN DANIEL
"We have been friends together, In sunshine and in shade."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. School Play, 4. Joke Editor Follies
"Hen" is out for a good time wherever she is, and she surely is a peck of fun. Where Hen is, there sunshine is; always with that same giggle.
EUGENE CAMPBELL
"I slept, and dreamed that life was Beauty; I woke, and found that life was Duty."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Class President, 2-3. Vice President, 4. Basketball, 3-4. Busi- ness Manager A. H. S. A. A., 4. Track- Business Manager Chatterbox, 3. School Play, 3-4. Glee Club, 2. Athletics Editor Follies.
Gene is our fun-maker, for he can surely make one laugh. He's a very clever fellow. For instance, if he can't remember what the author says, he can compose extempor- aneously.
EILLENE MCGREW
* "Life is a jest, and all things show it; I thought so once, but now I know it."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Follies Staff.
Eillene has never been made to see why a lot of work should be done when only a little is necessary. (Some .of the rest of us haven't, either.)
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LUCILE MILLER
"She that was ever fair and never proud Had tongue at will, and yet was never loud."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Follies Staff.
Lucile is one of those unassuming girls, whom we all like. She was a little bashful in school, but we rather doubt whether she's always that bashful.
FOREST SELLERS
"An honest man, close-button'd to the chin, Broadcloth without, and a warm heart within."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Treasurer Radio Club, 4. Secretary Vocational Club, 3.
"Bud" never needed to be "called down" for talking too much at any time or place; rather for not talking enough.
MAE SURFUS
"Fair she is to behold, this maiden of nine teen summers;
Her eyes, how softly they gleam beneath the brown shade of her tresses."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Class Secretary, 3. President History Club, 4. Exchange Ed- itor Chatterbox, 3-4. Assistant Editor Follies.
Mae's bright and shining face has made many a party a success. She is always will- ing and ready to do anything for the good of her class. To her able assistance is due in part the success of this book. She wrote most of the "wheezes."
ROLLA DOVE
"Hides from himself his state, and shuns to know
That life protracted is protracted woe"
A H. S. 1-2-3-4. Baseball.
Rolla is so quiet that he isn't noticed much. Few of us are well acquainted with him, but those who know him well say that he is a fine companion.
LUCILE DETRICK
"Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn."
A. H. S. 4.
Lucile has only been in our class for a part of this year, but even at that, she has acquired Kenney's everlasting friendship, it seems.
EUGENE BROWAND
"Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming, Thy gentle voice my spirit can cheer."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Basketball, 3-4. Track. Baseball. President A. H. S. A. A., 4. Buys' Glee Club, 2. Treasurer Hi-Y, 2.
Gene has always been a "Handy Andy" for the class of '22. As a fast floor guard in the basketball team, he has them all beat. He's also out for track. He's an all-round athlete.
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RUTH MOFFET
"Count that day lost, whose low descending sun Views from her hand no worthy action done."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Glee Club, 2-3-4. Follies Staff.
Ruth's first aim is to please, regardless of all difficulties. This is a very fine qual- ity, which some of us lack.
CHARLES CAPEN
"Thinking is but an idle waste of thought, And nought is everything, and everything is nought."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Class Treasurer, 2. Track. Art Editor Follies.
Charles used to be a little backward, but it's all over now. He has a real sweet tooth-for dates.
IRIS LADD
"Yet, taught by time my heart has learned to glow
For others' good, and melt at others' woe."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Class Secretary, 1. Class Treasurer, 3. Secretary A. H. S. A. A., 3-4. School Play, 3-4. Glee Club, 2-3-4. Basketball, 3-4. Follies Staff.
Iris has been an all-round student, for she has found time to do everything for the benefit of the school and class. And certainly, you've heard that hearty laugh of hers. If not, listen for it.
MARIAN LINK
"Unthinking, idle, wild and young,
I laugh'd and danc'd and talk'd and sung."
A. H. S. 1-2-4.
Marian can really work and study, when she wants to. But there seem to be some who wish that she would "want to" more. "All play and little work"-that's Marian.
KENNETH ABEL
"'Twere vain to tell thee all I feel, Or say for thee I'd die."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Track.
"Kenney" is a very likeable sort of fellow, when one once becomes acquainted with him. But it is so hard to acquire his acquaintance; so hard that only one has suc. eeded in any marked degree.
GERALDINE WIMER
"I see the right, and approve it, too,
Condemn the wrong, and let the wrong pursue"
A. H. S. 1-2.3-4. Vice President, 1. Glee Club, 2-3-4. School play, 4. Calendar Editor Follies.
It is "Gelly's" aim to make a success of whatever she undertakes. She is in for anything that will bring fun.
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FRANCES HOGUE
"She doth little kindnesses
Which most leave undone or despise."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Glee Club.
It is to Frances that thanks for hospi- tality are due from the class of '22. (But perhaps one member owes a little more than the rest.) As a member, loyal to her class, she has been A-1.
WARREN MCNABB
"When I am dead let fire destroy the world; It matters not to me, for I am safe."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Glee Club, 2. Quar- tette, 3-4. Advertising Manager Follies.
"Nabby" has been practicing penman- ship this year, but he is doing it in a prac- tical way-writing love notes. But in a closing line it can well be said that he deserves some praise for the way in which he has filled his place on the Follies staff.
VERA WALTER
"Gene has no heart, they say, but I deny it; He has a heart, and gets his speeches by it."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4 Basketball, 4. Glee Club. Follies Staff.
Vera's voice has gained her much popu- larity. It has even attracted one life-long friend.
CHESSMAN SUMMERS
"I am monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute."
A. H. S. 3-4. President Radio Club. Art Committee Foilies.
Here's the fellow with lots of experience both on land and sea. He has been a member of our class for less than two years, yet has shown his patriotism on all . occasions.
CLARA MCCLELLAND
"Though pleased to see the dolphins play, 'I mind. my compass and my way."
A. H. S. 4.
She makes the best of her opportunities. The door of opportunity was open, and she gained it.
GUY PECKHART
"He would not, with a peremptory tone, "Assert the nose upon his face his own."
H. S. 1-2-3-4.
Even though Guy has been with us all four years, we scarcely know him, for his attentions seem to be bent in one direction. The "apple of his eye" is Clara.
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EULA MOORE
"Oh, leave the gay and festive scenes, The halls of dazzling light."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Follies Staff.
"Silence is a virtue." We know Eula by her ways and actions ; not by her words. They have made a good impression.
WESLEY BAUER
"None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Basketball. Baseball.
"Wes" has made his greatest accomplish- ment in basketball. He has been on the team for two years, and if it had not been for him, some of those cherished scalps would be missing.
ALICE BALLARD
"Begone, dull care! I prithee begone from me!
Begone, dull care! Thou and I shall never agree."
A. H. S. 3-4 Basketball. Glee Club.
Here's the funny girl. She can make one laugh, even though the day be dark and dreary. Alice proved her best in bas- ketball as guard. In many a game Alice "saved the day."
RUTH HANSON
"Erdurance is the crowning quality,
And patience all the passion of great hearts."
A. H. S. 3-4. Orchestra. Follies Staff.
"I will do my very best," seems to be Ruth's own motto, for she is ever at it, and her record for H. S. work shows it.
ORA NORRIS
"Stately and tall, he moves in the hall, The chief of a thousand for grace"
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4.
"Abe is rather backward, although he's quite upward. His greatest and his most notable achievement is his height.
HILDA HABIG
"Come in the evening, or come in the morning,
Come when you're looked for, or come without warning."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4. Follies Staff.
As an ever-faithful member of the class cf '22, Hilda is present. She has never shirked, and has always willingly done her part.
HELEN KORFF
"The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4.
Helen is one of those studious girls, who improves every spare moment.
HARRY SMITH
"If naebody care for me, I'll care for naebody." A. H. S 1-2-3-4. Baseball. Track.
You all know Harry, don't you? He's the same as ever, and always will be-a little bashful, but full of fun.
ELIZABETH COLBY
"His heart kept goin' pity-pat, But hers went pity-Zekle."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4.
Perhaps you're like the rest of us-never see Elizabeth talking. But much to the surprise of everyone, she, urged on by Marian, talked a steady stream for at least one whole minute. Surprising, isn't it?
MARY GOE
"The beating of my own heart Was all the sound I heard."
A. H. S. 4.
Mary has been with us for only this one last year, so we really aren't so very well acquainted with her yet. But this one thing we can say-she's always busy.
WASHINGTON TEETERS
"And when you stick on conversation's burrs,
Don't strew your pathway with those dreadful "urs."
A. H. S. 1-2-3-4.
Washington is another of those fellows who doesn't make much noise. He comes from the country, but you wouldn't think so. His chief difficulty is to make a speech, without using "O."
MERLE WILSON
"Happy am I; from care I'm free! Why aren't they all contented like me ?"
A. H. S. 4.
Merle is a girl about whom we know little, but one thing sure, she likes to do whatever the rest do, or want her to do.
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Senior History
We, the class of '22, renowned in all phases of H. S. activity, have inspired so many of you to greater diligence in your studies, more noble striving for victory in athletics, and a real love for your teacher, do hereby generously submit the history of our class organization. Many of you, no doubt, have wondered under what con- ditions and whence the origin of those who seem well on their way up the great Ladder of Success. As we rapidly make a mental survey of the past four years in an effort to place before you a permanent recipe for success, we realize that to us they have left an indelible print on the features of old Father Time.
The Getaway
As Freshmen of 1918, we were made acquainted with the primary rudiment of success by many of our upper classmen. And those who aspired to be particularly helpful, impressed upon our childish fancies the importance, in entering any enter- prise, of courtesy and respect for our superiors. They emphasized this by first re- ceiving us in the beautifully decorated Y. M. C. A. parlors, and then conducting the bravest of our number, mostly males, toward the rear of the building. Thus, at the hand of our renowned upper classmen, we experienced our early impressions of the fundamentals of success. We very much appreciated this condescension on the part of these esteemed schoolmates, and showed them that we did by our meek and lamb-like actions and appearances the following months. We further noted that in order to conduct our group as a successful business body, we must undergo an elec- tion of managers. So we elected as president of our class, Edwin Rainier, who, as- sisted by Geraldine Wimer as vice president and Iris Ladd as secretary, with "Geng" as treasurer, served us faithfully during the entire year. We felt that we, the stockholders of this concern, had started well on our way under these efficient managers. An so we began to look less lamb-like and more like young business people. We also found that in order to hold the high place the Seniors held in the estimation of other people, we must have social activities, which took the form of class parties at the homes of Mae Surfus, Frances Hogue and others of our noble classmates. And wishing for a mark of our standing as real succeeders, we pur- chased a small heart-shaped pin, bearing the letters A. H. S. and the figures 1922. Thus we established the custom since used by all corporations of A. H. S., that of a pin designating the rank and standing of each person. Our board of directors con- sisted of the aforesaid officers and Miss Mcintyre, who served us well, and with the Senior members of the United Corporations of the A. H. S. as our examples, we were inspired to press on and finally to reach the first rung of the "Ladder of Success."
Growth of the Corporation
During the second year of its existence our corporation showed marked signs of improvement, and we realized that we had gained a place for ourselves in not only the business world of education, but also in the estimation of our superiors. We re-elected the heads of our corporation, in the persons of Eugene Campbell as pres- ident, and knowing that then, if ever, we must prove our efficiency as an organization, we appointed three other male assistants, Myron Watson, vice president of the firm, and Charles Capen, treasurer, with "Old Ed" as secretary. We with the upper classmen, saw to it that our "friends," the present Junior class, fully appreciated the privilege which was theirs on entering a "Road to Success," such as we, with the other firms, had taken. And behold the Junior class of today -- a product of our careful training. Was not ours a generous condescension to thus mold "the ugly duckling into a beautiful swan?" And so, with this Junior firm springing up, we found the
"Road to Success," though by no means easy, still lighter because of the constant humorous mistakes which the Juniors, in their efforts to follow in our footsteps, inade. We threaded the short year successfully with Miss Dowell piloting our ship, "Success." Many pleasant vacations were ours, such as a corporation picnic. And so we stood on the second round of the "Ladder of Success."
Still Going Good on the Third Lap
The first half of our business experience had taken place at Corporation headquar- ters in the old A. H. S. building. But now our firm, with only one Senior firm over- awing us, met with the other Junior firms in the beautiful, sunshiny business home on South Main, known as the "McIntosh Higher School of Learning." Here even some of our own stenographers and business men acted almost as verdant as the Freshmen of that year-this year's Sophomore firm. We certainly needed some big brothers and sisters in this new and amazing business world, as we endeavored. to find our way around the new parlors. But becoming more and more at home in them, we realized the new advantages in business training even a few short weeks had made possible. As our firm had attained some prestige and honor, and was destined for still greater success in the days to come, we elected those whom we deemed would serve us most efficiently, and we were not disappointed. Eugene Campbell had so successfully directed our work in the past that the firm re-elected him as president. He was assisted by Paul Bourns as vice president, Mae Surfus as secretary and Iris Ladd as treasurer. The firm's finances were most successful this year, being put over in a big way, due to careful selection of officers, who were again ably assisted by Miss Dowell, whose practical ideas and suggestions for con- ducting our firm activities, both business and social, have always been appreciated. Our Junior Carnival was one of the most entertaining financial enterprises ever ef- fected. It was a success from every standpoint. Our social party at Gene Browand's and Backward party at Geraldine's home are long to be remembered. And then, feeling a tear of regret that we were not to have our Senior member with us for long, we endeavored to give a "Corporation Banquet" for all stockholders and official members of the Junior and Senior firms The Junior firm sponsored the banquet. We enjoyed ourselves, and the Senior firm reported it the best banquet yet. So we finished the third lap or round of the "Ladder of Success" with success just in view above us.
The Great Finish and Success
And then in the last lap, having reached the pinacle of power and influence as a firm, we pressed on toward our goal-diploma-designating our rank in the business world and giving us a standing and position there.
Knowing that this last year of our careers in this corporation would be the most strenuous and put us to the real test, we placed in command of our forces, "Old Ed" as president, assisted by Eugene Campbell, vice president. The books were kept by Myron Watson and Skeeter Brandon, secretary and treasurer.
Almost immediately, realizing the necessity of a good financial foundation, we planned to put under way a big deal in the form of a "Roof Garden," which would not only be original and pleasing, but remunerative as well. Auburn had never before experienced a "garden" such as our "Green Parrot." The "Follies Girls" were there, the "Powder Puff Squad-even the "Jazz Twins" from New York. But whatever the enjoyment, the crowd was hardly in proportion, and in the final reckoning no fortune was realized. But our corporation enjoyed it, and so did the other firms.
We Senior members had long since come to realize what dignity of bearing and action was needed to carry on our business. And even the instructors would forget themselves at times, and treat us with respect. And so our last year hurried on, we scarcely knowing where it went. The time for the finish was near at hand.
But a few short days would pass before we would reach out to clasp that topmost rung on "The Great Ladder." And then we started our last venture-the pub- lication of our "Year Book," in which firm records were kept of each corporation, that we in the future might refer to the record as we look back on our business careers.
And so, like a tiny seed, whichi ,first planted in a rich soil, receives its nourish- ment therefrom, pushes upward and outward around great rocks and stones, growing ever larger and larger, finally reaching the refreshing air, aided by the bright sun- shine and the cool, strength-giving rains, it blossoms forth as Nature's symbol- the results of proper planting and careful growing-the watchful elimination of all weeds, so we, the Senior firm, as verdant and inexperienced Freshman plants. sixty-five in all, were planted in the rich educational soil of the old Auburn High School, there to receive our educational nourishment-knowledge from our teachers, who constitute the life-giving quality of the soil. We push onward and upward around the giant rocks of Mathematics and Foreign Languages, the broader for the testing, and we grow larger and broader intellectually and physically, finally piercing the topmost soil-our Senior year. Here, as all along the way, the fresh air glimpse of higher edu- cation draws us on. The warm rays of encouragement from parents and teachers aid us in the climb to maturity. Our athletics refresh us like cool rains refresh the hot, dry plants. And so the weeds of "Can't" and "Inability" having been carefully eliminated, we blossom forth, diploma in hand. The diplomas symbolic of what education and good training might do for all young plants, such as we had been. And as the plants attain maturity, so we attain Success.
And so, with a tear for the parting, and eyes full of hope, peering confidently . into the future, we take leave of our old A. H. S., trusting that she was glad we were here; that her halls were enriched for our having been here, and knowing that we can never say in words what she has meant to us. Somewhat like Paul, the Apostle, we would say, "For we are now ready to go, and the time of our departure is at hand. We have fought a good fight; we have finished our course; we have kept our confidence in old A. H. S. Henceforth there is laid up for us a Crown of Success to which our diplomas have entitled us on graduation day; and not for us only, but for all those who master the 'Road to Success.'"
Senior Prophecy
It was in 1942, and I had not heard from any of my friends back in Indiana since 1923. I had been traveling on a Chautauqua train, and had traveled all over the world.
I arrived in Bordeaux, France, and as I enjoyed their queer customs, I decided to spend a few days there. While walking through the city, I noticed that a celebrated American singer was going to sing at the theatre.
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