The Texas Tiger, 1918
Texarkana Texas High School
The 1918 issue of The Texas Tiger, yearbook of Texarkana Texas High School, was transcribed and submitted by Leslie
Goodwin.
The Texas Tiger
by Seniors of
Texarkana Texas High School, 1918
page 2
"May our flag unfurled to a watching world
Be proof that we keep our trust,
That we take our part with a valiant heart
In the cause that we know is just!
Let it float on high, and if men must die
To keep it from blot or stain,
They shall meet their fate with souls elate -
They shall not die in vain."
Dedication
To those who have left the high school and have enlisted in the service of Uncle Sam, do we loyally dedicate this, the first issue of the "Texas Tiger." May they stand up and protect the honor and liberty of this nation, and"May our flag unfurled to a watching world
Be proof that we keep our trust,
That we take our part with a valiant heart
In the cause that we know is just!
Let it float on high, and if men must die
To keep it from blot or stain,
They shall meet their fate with souls elate -
They shall not die in vain."
page 4
To the assistant editors, the faculty members who have helped, the Waller Studio which furnished the cuts, and the advertisers whose generosity made the Annual possible, cordial thanks are hereby tendered.
Foreward
The editors and business managers of The Texas Tiger have done all in their power to assemble and publish a fair representation of the work of the Texarkana, Texas High School. Of course, there are mistakes and inaccuracies, but something must be pardoned to inexperience. The delay in getting out the annual was wholly unavoidable.To the assistant editors, the faculty members who have helped, the Waller Studio which furnished the cuts, and the advertisers whose generosity made the Annual possible, cordial thanks are hereby tendered.
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Maude Davis, Associate Editor
Louis Melze, Business Manager
Robert E. Evans, Assistant Business Manager
Assistant Staff
David Chandler, Joke Editor
Curtis Parsons, Athletic Editor
Dale Vaughan, Art Editor
J. W. Hughes, Cartoonist
Allie Moss, Alumni Editor
Marie Goode, Exchange Editor
Kathleen Gaunt, Society Editor
Mabel Bartow, Class Editor
Sallie Jernigan, Senior
Cora May Schwarz, Junior
Jeffie Woosley, Sophomore
Jack Braumiller, Freshman
Herman Friedman, Stenographer
Circulation Committee
Mattieleigh Walker
Arthur Wilbur
Lucy Kathryn Yocum
The Texas Tiger Staff Officers
Cecil Mitchell, Editor in ChiefMaude Davis, Associate Editor
Louis Melze, Business Manager
Robert E. Evans, Assistant Business Manager
Assistant Staff
David Chandler, Joke Editor
Curtis Parsons, Athletic Editor
Dale Vaughan, Art Editor
J. W. Hughes, Cartoonist
Allie Moss, Alumni Editor
Marie Goode, Exchange Editor
Kathleen Gaunt, Society Editor
Mabel Bartow, Class Editor
Sallie Jernigan, Senior
Cora May Schwarz, Junior
Jeffie Woosley, Sophomore
Jack Braumiller, Freshman
Herman Friedman, Stenographer
Circulation Committee
Mattieleigh Walker
Arthur Wilbur
Lucy Kathryn Yocum
pages 8-13
| Geo. H. Carpenter
Geo. H. Wells Lena Burfort M. Moss Richardson Roy D. Baechler Louise Gatlin Olivia Smith J. R. Epps Opie Dalby Harriet Marshall Eugene Greenlee W. E. Pritchett Anna Lee Cox H. Y. Witmeyer Nellie L. Yunk Nell Grimes Mrs. Emma H. Roper Teresa G. Long |
Superintendent of Public Schools
Principal History English Science English Languages Mathematics Latin Commercial Manual Training History and English Latin and Study Hall Commercial and Military Training English Mathematics and Science English and History Domestic Economy |
pages 14 to 22
| Mable Bartow | Salutatorian, Class Editor of Annual, Senior Play, S.N. Literary Society No. 1. "Six to half a score of summers make the sweetest of the teens." |
| David Chandler | Joke Editor of Annual, Senior Play, Class Basketball, Senior Quartet, Sigma Tau Delta Literary Society No. 2. "The soul of this man is in his clothes." |
| Clara Cherry | S.N. Literary Society No. 1. "A violet by a mossy stone half hidden from the eye! Fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky." |
| Joe Cook | Joke Editor of "Texas Tiger." Treasurer of Athletic Association, Sigma Tau Delta Literary Society No. 1. "Fullness is always quiet: agitation will answer for empty fessels only." |
| Ashworth Davidson | Senior Play, Class Basketball, Vice President of Sigma Tau Delta Literary Society No. 1. "I dare do all that may become a man, who dares do more is none." |
| Maud Davis | Assistant Editor of the Annual, Senior Play, Corresponding Secretary Sigma Omicron No. 1. "A lovlier flower on earth was sown." |
| Fannie Epps | Secretary of Sigma Omicron Literary Society No. 2. "Graceful and useful all she does, Blessing and blest where'er she goes." |
| Robert E. Evans | Assistant Business Manager of Annual, Assistant Business Manager of "Texas Tiger," Football '16-'17, Senior Basketball, Senior Play, Senior Quartet, President of Junior Class '17, Sergeant-at-Arms of Erosophian Literary Society No. 2. "How could the world roll along without me?" |
| Herman Friedman | Stenographer of the Annual, Class Will and Testament, Erosophian Literary Society No. 2. "Truth is the highest thing a man may keep." |
| Kathleen Gaunt | Society Editor of the Annual, Senior Play, Secretary of S.N. Literary Society No. 1. "Beautiful! Sir you may say so; there isn't her match in the country." |
| Marie Goode | Class Prophecy, S.N. Literary Society No. 2. "Here face is like the May time; Her voice is like a bird's; The sweetest of all music is in her joyful words." |
| Flora Greenwood | S.N. Literary Society No. 2. "Ah, now soft blushes tinge her cheeks and mantle o'er her neck of snow." |
| Annie Hancock | Sigma Omicron Literary Society No. 1. "Then be not cay but use your time; and while you may, go marry; for having lost but once your prime you may forever tarry." |
| Frank Henry | Vice President of Senior Class, High School Debating Team '18, Senior Play, President of Erosophian Literary Society No. 2. "He could distinguish and divide a hair with south and southwest side on either of which he would spute, confute, change hands, and still confute. |
| Helen Hoffman | Secretary of Junior Class, Secretary of Senior Class, S.N. Literary Society No. 2. "To see her is to love her, and love but her forever; for nature made her what she is, and ne'er made such another." |
| Sallie Jernigan | Senior Report for Annual, Senior Reporter for "Texas Tiger," S.N. Literary Society No. 1. "Thy habitation is the heart - the heart which love of thee along can bind." |
| J. M. Jackson | Class Statistician, Erosophian Literary Society No. 2. "A careful student - careful not to overdue it." |
| Joe Johnson | Class Prophecy, Erosophian Literary Society No. 2. "If all the world were wise, how lonesome I would be." |
| Louis R. Melze | President Senior Class, Business Manager of Annual, Business Manager of "Texas Tiger," President of Sigma Tau Delta Literary Society No. 1, Senior Play. "In every man there is a division of the dust and the dream, and youth is just the crossing of the swords before he takes his place within the schme." |
| Cecil H. Mitchell | Editor in chief of Annual, Editor in chief of "Texas Tiger," Class Basketball, Secretary and Treasurer of Erosophian Literary Society No. 1, Senior Play. "Give every man they ear but few thy voice." |
| Allie Moss | Treasurer of Junior Class '17, Treasurer of Senior Class, S.N. Literary Society No. 1. "We see you as we see a face That trembles in a forest place Upon the mirror of a pool Forever quiet, clear and cool." |
| Curtis Parsons | Athletic Editor of Annual, Class Basketball, Senior Play, Senior Quartet, Erosophian Literary Society No. 1. "In peace, there is nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility." |
| Joyce Reverra | S.N. Literary Society No. 2. "God wants the happy hearted girls, That beautiful the world may be, And filled with truth and purity." |
| Mallie Smith | S.N. Literary Society. "The sweetest things that ever grew beside a human door." |
| Dale Vaughn | Art Editor of Annual, Senior Play, Class Basketball, Senior Quartet, President of Erosophian Literary Society No. 2. J "The more we study, the more we discover our ignorance." |
| Gladys Watts | Class Poet, President of S.N. Literary Society No. 2. "How near to good is what is fair! Which we no sooner see, But with the lives and outward air Our senses taken be." |
| Nanny Watts | S.N. Literary Society No. 2. "Her quiet gentleness is irresistible." |
| Mattieleigh Walker | Circulation Committee of Annual, Senior Play, President of Sigma Omicron Literary Society No. 1. "She is a bonnie wee thing and just about as cute as they make 'em." |
| Gerald Weary | Assistant Business Manager of "Texas Tiger," Sigma Tau Delta Literary Society No. 2. "And young folks, when you take a risk Remember that you oughtn't It's nice to speed an automobile But safety's more important." |
| Arthur Wilbur | Class Basketball, Senior Play, Circulation Committee of Annual, Erosophian Literary Society No. 1. "We grant, altho, he had much wit, He was very sly of using it, As being loath to wear it out; He therefore bore it not about." |
| Lucy Katherine Yocum | Circulation Committee of Annual, S.N. Literary Society No. 1, President of T.O.S. Society. "Each spot she makes the brighter As if she were the sun; And she is sought and cherished And loved by everyone." |
| NOT PICTURED | |
| Harold Beck | Business Manager of Texas Tiger, Sigma Tau Delta Literary Society No. 2. "A gentleman - singularly free of affectations - not learned, or course, but of perfect breeding, which is often so much better than learning." |
| Edwin DePrato | Valedictorian, Football, President Erosophian Literary Society No. 1. "A true man never frets about is place in the world, but just slides into it by gravitation of his nature and swings there as easily as a star." |
| Ralph E. Merchant | Vice President of Sigma Tau Delta Literary Society No. 1. "Do nothing but what you wish and be free." |
page 23
Our school days here are past.
We all will sadly say goodbye,
The parting word at last.
I did not think I'd shed a tear
Until the time drew nigh,
"Twas then I found you all were dear
And took a little cry.
I'll ne'er forget this sweet old place,
The scenes will all remain;
I'll take with me each Senior's face
And view them all again.
I see the dear old study hall
Just as it used to be -
I see you, classmates, one and all,
With Miss Cox's eyes on me.
Dear teachers, now a word to you,
Who taught us day by day,
Oh, pray that we be good and true
As we go on our way.
I know you all were good to me,
So patient and so kind,
I'll cherish you in memory,
And leave your faults behind.
I feel you did your very best
To teach me day by day,
But I was bad, just like the rest,
And some rude things would say.
My classmates, you have stood the test.
Your work has been well done,
I hope that you have done your best -
The crown for you is won.
Our paths, dear friends, seem bright today.
No clouds bedim the sky,
Oh, may we not forget to pray
As every day goes by.
And when at last life's work is o'er
And we are laid to rest -
Let's meet again on that fair shore
Forever with the blest.
Gladys Watts, '18
To the Class of '18
My classmates of the Senior HighOur school days here are past.
We all will sadly say goodbye,
The parting word at last.
I did not think I'd shed a tear
Until the time drew nigh,
"Twas then I found you all were dear
And took a little cry.
I'll ne'er forget this sweet old place,
The scenes will all remain;
I'll take with me each Senior's face
And view them all again.
I see the dear old study hall
Just as it used to be -
I see you, classmates, one and all,
With Miss Cox's eyes on me.
Dear teachers, now a word to you,
Who taught us day by day,
Oh, pray that we be good and true
As we go on our way.
I know you all were good to me,
So patient and so kind,
I'll cherish you in memory,
And leave your faults behind.
I feel you did your very best
To teach me day by day,
But I was bad, just like the rest,
And some rude things would say.
My classmates, you have stood the test.
Your work has been well done,
I hope that you have done your best -
The crown for you is won.
Our paths, dear friends, seem bright today.
No clouds bedim the sky,
Oh, may we not forget to pray
As every day goes by.
And when at last life's work is o'er
And we are laid to rest -
Let's meet again on that fair shore
Forever with the blest.
Gladys Watts, '18
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Vice-President: Frank Henry
Secretary: Helen Hoffman
Treasurer: Allie Moss
Press Reporter: Harold Beck
Sponsors: Miss M. Moss Richardson, Mr. Roy Baechler
Colors: Blue and white
Flower: Jasamine
Motto: "Not by leaps but by steps."
Senior Class
President: Louis MelzeVice-President: Frank Henry
Secretary: Helen Hoffman
Treasurer: Allie Moss
Press Reporter: Harold Beck
Sponsors: Miss M. Moss Richardson, Mr. Roy Baechler
Colors: Blue and white
Flower: Jasamine
Motto: "Not by leaps but by steps."
page 25
During the Freshman year it was a mixture of algebra, with its X's, Y's, and Z's; taken with its cases; history that told of the time before Christ. This seemed quite different at first, but soon became familiar, English that started us on the way to become literary artists.
The next year we had become acquainted with High School life. This year we entertained in chapel one morning with historical characters, and we also gave a circus, a very pleasing and also an epoch-making event.
When our Junior year rolled around, all the class had become very dignified, and felt that our goal was almost reached. We lost Murray Wickard who, as our Sophomore president, had been such a success. Among the may pleasures of the year was the annual Junior stunt, given in honor of the Seniors. This was a very choice affair, given at the American Café No. 2. In return for all this, at the close of school, the Seniors gave the Senior Ball. This year several in the class entered in the declamation contest.
At last we reached the goal of four years' ambition. After being Seniors only in name for one month, the class began work in earnest. Mr. Allen, a Senior sponsor, tiring of his duties and answering a call for a larger salary, left all in a night. This place was taken by Mr. Scott, who stayed a month before the aviation corps took him.
After great anticipation and much discussion the Seniors received their rings. They have the tiger head design on them. This is a standard design. The first of this design is being worn in the trenches this year.
The Senior girls organized the T.O.S. and ordered their pins. One Friday all the girls wore white middies and skirts, green ties, and a shamrock on their collars. This caused some excitement. All the lower classmen were very curious as to what it all meant. The only comforting words they got were, "You will be a Senior some day." The T.O.S. girls sent our teacher in France, Mr. Key, a box of Hershey's chocolate and chewing gum.
On Friday after Thanksgiving, the class went on a picnic, chaperoned by Miss Marshall and Mr. Scott. Cars took the jolly crowd to Sulphur river. The day was spent in fishing, kodaking, boat-riding, and best of all, in eating.
Examinations were then at hand. Almost everyone was too busy with examinations to think about anything else.
After a half term had passed the class was looking forward to commencement. After two issues of the school paper, "The Texas Tiger," by the Seniors, the work began for the Annual.
This year the Seniors' title to the regular Senior seats was threatened, but the class protested so the faculty decided to comply with our wishes and allow us to keep our coveted position. The Junior Class opened the Beauty Contest and the Senior candidates are as follows:
Prettiest Girl - Helen Hoffman. Ugliest Boy - Harris Gaines. Biggest Jelly Bean - Caleb Moss. Best Athlete - Edwin Deprato. The Seniors are very much interested in the outcome of this contest, as the Junior stunt lies at the end of all the Junior entertainments.
On March 29th, a great celebration of the Senior Class was given. This being High Art Day the Seniors were given a holiday. They posed as a Country Literary Society and entertained in chapel. Afterwards the members of the class went about four miles on a picnic, chaperoned by Mrs. Gaunt, the mother of one of our number. After much pleasure the day was closed with a visit to the picture show.
Before we close this epoch of our history, the Senior Class wishes to thank Miss Richardson for her kind and everlasting work as a sponsor of the Senior Class. She has stood by us for four years and we heartily recommend her to the coming class to which she will be sponsor.
Now, dear friends, as this is the last time you will see us all as the Senior Class of Texas High School, let us bid all farewell and wish you the best of luck.
"To learn to love and then to part
Is the saddest part of a school mate's heart."
Sallie Jernigan, '18
Class History
Just four years ago we Seniors ascended the stairway in the Texas High School. Of course, the size has dwindled down each year, for when we were Freshmen, that class was the largest in High School. Those who have stayed with the class through all its trials and tribulations have derived much pleasure as well as benefit from the course.During the Freshman year it was a mixture of algebra, with its X's, Y's, and Z's; taken with its cases; history that told of the time before Christ. This seemed quite different at first, but soon became familiar, English that started us on the way to become literary artists.
The next year we had become acquainted with High School life. This year we entertained in chapel one morning with historical characters, and we also gave a circus, a very pleasing and also an epoch-making event.
When our Junior year rolled around, all the class had become very dignified, and felt that our goal was almost reached. We lost Murray Wickard who, as our Sophomore president, had been such a success. Among the may pleasures of the year was the annual Junior stunt, given in honor of the Seniors. This was a very choice affair, given at the American Café No. 2. In return for all this, at the close of school, the Seniors gave the Senior Ball. This year several in the class entered in the declamation contest.
At last we reached the goal of four years' ambition. After being Seniors only in name for one month, the class began work in earnest. Mr. Allen, a Senior sponsor, tiring of his duties and answering a call for a larger salary, left all in a night. This place was taken by Mr. Scott, who stayed a month before the aviation corps took him.
After great anticipation and much discussion the Seniors received their rings. They have the tiger head design on them. This is a standard design. The first of this design is being worn in the trenches this year.
The Senior girls organized the T.O.S. and ordered their pins. One Friday all the girls wore white middies and skirts, green ties, and a shamrock on their collars. This caused some excitement. All the lower classmen were very curious as to what it all meant. The only comforting words they got were, "You will be a Senior some day." The T.O.S. girls sent our teacher in France, Mr. Key, a box of Hershey's chocolate and chewing gum.
On Friday after Thanksgiving, the class went on a picnic, chaperoned by Miss Marshall and Mr. Scott. Cars took the jolly crowd to Sulphur river. The day was spent in fishing, kodaking, boat-riding, and best of all, in eating.
Examinations were then at hand. Almost everyone was too busy with examinations to think about anything else.
After a half term had passed the class was looking forward to commencement. After two issues of the school paper, "The Texas Tiger," by the Seniors, the work began for the Annual.
This year the Seniors' title to the regular Senior seats was threatened, but the class protested so the faculty decided to comply with our wishes and allow us to keep our coveted position. The Junior Class opened the Beauty Contest and the Senior candidates are as follows:
Prettiest Girl - Helen Hoffman. Ugliest Boy - Harris Gaines. Biggest Jelly Bean - Caleb Moss. Best Athlete - Edwin Deprato. The Seniors are very much interested in the outcome of this contest, as the Junior stunt lies at the end of all the Junior entertainments.
On March 29th, a great celebration of the Senior Class was given. This being High Art Day the Seniors were given a holiday. They posed as a Country Literary Society and entertained in chapel. Afterwards the members of the class went about four miles on a picnic, chaperoned by Mrs. Gaunt, the mother of one of our number. After much pleasure the day was closed with a visit to the picture show.
Before we close this epoch of our history, the Senior Class wishes to thank Miss Richardson for her kind and everlasting work as a sponsor of the Senior Class. She has stood by us for four years and we heartily recommend her to the coming class to which she will be sponsor.
Now, dear friends, as this is the last time you will see us all as the Senior Class of Texas High School, let us bid all farewell and wish you the best of luck.
"To learn to love and then to part
Is the saddest part of a school mate's heart."
Sallie Jernigan, '18
page 28
| Real Name | Nickname | Description | Characteristic | Favorite Expression | Hobby | Ambition | Needs Most |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Bartow | "Hinker" | Wholesome | Raisen Cane | Aw, now! | Stenography | To grow | Books |
| Harold Beck | "Doc" | Clownish | Causing Commotion in Class | Aw, get out | Playing hands | To be loved | Money |
| Clara Cherry | "Clarissa" | Coy | Musical | Aw, shoot! | Writing letters in school | A suffragette | Man |
| Joe Cook | "Buck" | Cankered | Forgiving | Let me tell it | Going to the picture show | To be a dancing teacher | Sense |
| David Chandler | "Handsome" | Giggles | All Jellied Up | By Cracky | White vests | Go in a vaudeville | Someone to watch him |
| Maude Davis | "Jane" | Sweet Disposition | Studying hard | I'm crazy to teach | Cooking | To become a genteel spinster | Nerve |
| Ashworth Davidson | "Farmer" | Vague | Oratorical | Sho 'nough? | Bein' good | To be mischievous | A pretty girl |
| Edwin DePrato | "Ed" | Smarty | Playing football | My time is all taken up | Sleeping | To become an esquire | An education |
| Fannie Epps | "Slim" | True | Good Tempered | Tee-hee! | Being bad | To vote | A hair dresser |
| Robert Evans | "Fighting Bob" | Pretty | Managing | I knew it but I forgot it. | Helping others | To be a plumber | A new face |
| Herman Friedman | "Heimie" | Unique | Arguing | Did you say something, Frank? | Experimenting | To be a chemist | A laboratory |
| Marie Goode | "Little One" | Quite and sedate | Wheels in her head | My gracious! | Clerking | To be a good cook | Flesh |
| Kathleen Gaunt | "Katsy" | Real Sweet | Hot-tempered | Aw, shucks | Getting a date | To make a hit | A new voice |
| Flora Greenwood | "Floss" | Winsome | Happy | Oh, good night | Dancing | To be engaged once | Height |
| Frank Henry | "Sook" | Brilliant | Cynical | Psychologically speaking, etc. | Disagreeing | To fight the Germans | Someone to argue with |
| Helen Hoffman | "Sal" | Flighty Reliable | Aw quit, Ralph | Having fun | To be a social success | Someone to listen | |
| Annie Hancock | "Baby" | Fiesty | Being Jelly Beanish | Miss A-wa-a-wa | Telling secrets | To build a happy home | Beau |
| Joe Johnson | "Country" | Right There | Annoying | A person ought to be true to his own folks | Teasing Clara | Bell boy | Beauty |
| J.M. Jackson | "Red" | Athletic | Dancing | I couldn't help it Mr. Wells | Making love To become a heartbreaker | An automobile | |
| Sallie Jernigan | "Sister" | Reticent | Making Eyes | Oh, I just love Spanish | Talking in the Study Hall | To keep house | Friends |
| Louis Melze | "Louise" | Bum | Vanity | "Let's have a little order, please" | Reading an Encyclopedia | To be serious | Some new kid gloves |
| Allie Moss | "Slim" | Pleasant | Teaching | My kingdom! | Training her hair | To be a domestic science teacher | High heeled shoes |
| Cecil Mitchell | "Squeecil" | Bashful? | Spelling | 'Tain't nothin' else | Banking on typewriter | Railway conductor | Sweetheart |
| Ralph Merchant | "Gooseneck" | Indescribable | Self-Importance | "Come on, everybody" | Trying to be young | To get rich | A nice little home |
| Curtis Parsons | "Curt" | Silence | Stubborn | Fords make me say my S.S. lesson backwards | Talking to teachers | To become a movie actor | A wise expression |
| Joyce Reverra | "Joy" | Not fat | Fussing | "Jabo, come here" | Makin' A's | To vote | Love |
| Mallie Smith | "Mal" | Diffident | Lazy | I can't | Teaching Sunday School | To marry | Courage |
| Dale Vaughan | "Dick" | Slow | Curious | Good-ness | Spooning in moonlight | To marry soon | A new Ford |
| Gladys Watts | "Gad" | Lovable | Smiling | Well, for the love of Mike | Enjoying life | Prima donna | Time |
| Gerald Weary | "Preacher" | Beautiful | Courageous | Want to ride? | Driving a Ford | A banker | Sleep |
| Mattie Leigh Walker | "Little Bit" | Fickle | Flirting | Say, listen | Joy riding | To be a chorus girl | Advice |
| Nannie Watts | "Nancy" | Babyish | Quietness | Well-Oh, I don't mean Well | Whining | To be a senator's wife | Weight |
| Arthur Wilbur | "Jabbo" | Antique | Chewin' | I mean to make a farmer | Talking to joyce | To be a farmer | A cook |
| Lucy Yocum | "Wucy" | Talkative | Laughing | Tell that Morman to wait | Telling jokes | To brighten things up | A mirror |
page 29
The play was a dramatization of the famous novel by the celebrated English author "Ouida," with David Chandler and Mattieleigh Walker in the title roles.
Act II. - Algiers. After twelve years.
Act III. - Evening, at the nest of the silver pheasant.
Act IV. - Two days later. The camp in the desert an hour before dawn.
Berkeley Cecil, Cecil Mitchell
Lord Rockingham, Louis Melze
Rake, Robert Evans
Colonel Chauteauroy, Dale Vaughan
Ben Davis, Curtis Barsons
Baroni, Arthur Wilbur
Captain Lenrox, Ashworth Davidson
Petit Picpon, Frank Henry
Pierre Matou, Curtis Parsons
Cigarette, Mattieleigh Walker
Venetia, Kathleen Gaunt
Lady Guinevere, Mable Bartow
Nora McShane, Mande Davis
Djelma, Soldiers, etc.
The Senior Play
On the evening of May 22, 1918 the Senior Class of T.H.S. gave their annual play. It was exceedingly well attended and well acted. Special costumes and scenery were ordered and used to secure some very fine stage effects. Music was furnished during the interludes by several of the talented friends of the school.The play was a dramatization of the famous novel by the celebrated English author "Ouida," with David Chandler and Mattieleigh Walker in the title roles.
"Under Two Flags"
Act 1. - England. Down on the shires.Act II. - Algiers. After twelve years.
Act III. - Evening, at the nest of the silver pheasant.
Act IV. - Two days later. The camp in the desert an hour before dawn.
Cast
Bertie Cecil, David ChandlerBerkeley Cecil, Cecil Mitchell
Lord Rockingham, Louis Melze
Rake, Robert Evans
Colonel Chauteauroy, Dale Vaughan
Ben Davis, Curtis Barsons
Baroni, Arthur Wilbur
Captain Lenrox, Ashworth Davidson
Petit Picpon, Frank Henry
Pierre Matou, Curtis Parsons
Cigarette, Mattieleigh Walker
Venetia, Kathleen Gaunt
Lady Guinevere, Mable Bartow
Nora McShane, Mande Davis
Djelma, Soldiers, etc.
page 30
Commencement Week
| Baccalaureate Sermon
Rev. P.T. Ramsey Senior Play "Under Two Flags" Class Day Exercises Senior Picnic Graduating Exercises |
Sunday, May 19, 1918
Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:15 p.m. |
Class Day Program
| Piano Duet
Class History Class Poem Scrap Iron Quartet Class Statistics Class Prophecy Reading Last Will and Testament Reception of Will by Maggie Lou Benge Song: "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You" |
Misses Clara Cherry & Mable Bartow
Miss Sallie Jernigan Miss Gladys Watts Curtis Parsons Dale Vaughan David Chandler Robert Evans J. M. Jackson Miss Marie Goode & Joe Cook Miss Lucy Kathryn Yocum Herman Friedman Senior Class |
page 31
Next year we were proud Sophomores, glad we were through with our first year. This year we had a few sun-rise breakfasts under the chaperonage of Miss Edwards. Some of the class imitated the teachers in chapel. This is the best imitation the school has every seen. We were again champions in basketball.
Our Junior year is, as you know, the best. Although entertainments have died and passed away at Texas High this year, still the Juniors help to liven things up. The first event of note was the Junior Carnival. The school never say anything like it before. We made the other classes sit up and take notice. The Junior play was a credit to any class. The most important event of this year will be the Junior "Stunt." Most of the football team was composed of our boys. We are represented in all things. One of our boys is on the debating team and another one was winner in the four minute speech contest. We have the best class in High School and will continue to have.
The Junior class tried their best to make this the best Stunt ever given in honor of the faculty and Seniors.
The Club was decorated very prettily in the class colors of pink and green.
The guests began to arrive early, received at the door by the reception committee, and asked to present themselves "over there" at the guest table presided over by the president and secretary of the Junior Class. In the course of the evening the orchestra began the music and a monstrous march was then started by the guests, led off by the president of the Senior Class.
One of the entertainments of the evening was the "Tongue Dance," in which each guest took part. Instead of the customary dancing, each guest was given a program and told to arrange his dances. Then he spent the rest of the evening in walking, swinging, talking, etc.
Refreshments were served during the evening, consisting of an ice course, salad course and sandwich course.
The guest began to depart in the late hours of the night. Every Senior, every member of the faculty, and even the Juniors, express themselves as having the best time they ever had at a "Junior Stunt."
C.W.P.'19
Junior Class History
We, the Junior Class of '18, came into the Texas High School three years ago, the largest and best class here. Our girls were champions in basketball, and the first team was proud to have them play. Of course, as "Fish," we were teased very much; but we did not mide this, as we knew we would get our chance some day. Nothing eventful happened this year.Next year we were proud Sophomores, glad we were through with our first year. This year we had a few sun-rise breakfasts under the chaperonage of Miss Edwards. Some of the class imitated the teachers in chapel. This is the best imitation the school has every seen. We were again champions in basketball.
Our Junior year is, as you know, the best. Although entertainments have died and passed away at Texas High this year, still the Juniors help to liven things up. The first event of note was the Junior Carnival. The school never say anything like it before. We made the other classes sit up and take notice. The Junior play was a credit to any class. The most important event of this year will be the Junior "Stunt." Most of the football team was composed of our boys. We are represented in all things. One of our boys is on the debating team and another one was winner in the four minute speech contest. We have the best class in High School and will continue to have.
"Over the Top"
One of the best activities of the Junior Class of '18 was the "Junior Stunt" given at the Country Club on Friday night, April 26, 1918. Having the patriotic spirit of helping Uncle Sam in doing away with expensive banquets and not wishing to follow in the tracks of former Junior classes, the Junior class of '18 decided to held their stunt at the Club. The Junior officers, sponsors, and class take this means to express through the columns of the Annual their appreciation of the invitation committee in their work of sending out the invitations.The Junior class tried their best to make this the best Stunt ever given in honor of the faculty and Seniors.
The Club was decorated very prettily in the class colors of pink and green.
The guests began to arrive early, received at the door by the reception committee, and asked to present themselves "over there" at the guest table presided over by the president and secretary of the Junior Class. In the course of the evening the orchestra began the music and a monstrous march was then started by the guests, led off by the president of the Senior Class.
One of the entertainments of the evening was the "Tongue Dance," in which each guest took part. Instead of the customary dancing, each guest was given a program and told to arrange his dances. Then he spent the rest of the evening in walking, swinging, talking, etc.
Refreshments were served during the evening, consisting of an ice course, salad course and sandwich course.
The guest began to depart in the late hours of the night. Every Senior, every member of the faculty, and even the Juniors, express themselves as having the best time they ever had at a "Junior Stunt."
C.W.P.'19
page 32 - (Group picture of Junior Class)
| Clifton Perryman
Lyle Cashions Virginia Lovett Will Goode |
President
Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms |
Junior Class - High
Akin, Frank
Arnold, Bruce
Cashion, Lyle
Davies, Edward
Elder, James
Gaines, Harris
Gatling, Eugene
Goode, Will
Haight, John
Hughes, J.W.
Lumpkin, Clarence
Mays, Clement
Nixon, Robert
Owen, Thomas
Owen, Robert
Perryman, Clifton
Stevens, Mannie
Tilson, David
Vance, Silas
Wagner, Earl
Wheeler, Morris
Bain, Faye
Benge, Maggie Lou
Braumiller, Marguerite
Burks, Lula
Buron, Bernie
Bryan, Inez
DeLong, Fay
DeLong, Hazel
Huddleston, Allie
Looney, Maggie
Lovett, Virginia
Lumpkin, Allie
McClerkin, Marguerite
Milazzo, Emma
Mayo, Martha
Parish, Elizabeth
Phillips, Neva Nell
Sanders, Lucille
Schwarz, Cora Ney
Swinney, Naomi
Timberlake, Eula S.
Wilder, Alice
Witt, Jimmie
Arnold, Bruce
Cashion, Lyle
Davies, Edward
Elder, James
Gaines, Harris
Gatling, Eugene
Goode, Will
Haight, John
Hughes, J.W.
Lumpkin, Clarence
Mays, Clement
Nixon, Robert
Owen, Thomas
Owen, Robert
Perryman, Clifton
Stevens, Mannie
Tilson, David
Vance, Silas
Wagner, Earl
Wheeler, Morris
Bain, Faye
Benge, Maggie Lou
Braumiller, Marguerite
Burks, Lula
Buron, Bernie
Bryan, Inez
DeLong, Fay
DeLong, Hazel
Huddleston, Allie
Looney, Maggie
Lovett, Virginia
Lumpkin, Allie
McClerkin, Marguerite
Milazzo, Emma
Mayo, Martha
Parish, Elizabeth
Phillips, Neva Nell
Sanders, Lucille
Schwarz, Cora Ney
Swinney, Naomi
Timberlake, Eula S.
Wilder, Alice
Witt, Jimmie
| Wilbur Smith
Alma Mitchell Clara Bert Stevens Robert Turner |
President
Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms |
Low Juniors
Creekmore, Rhea
Cullom, Bruce
Nunnally, Hillard
Powell, Marcus
Smith, Wilbur
Turner, Robert
Waterman, Harold
Young, Milburn
Slimp, Hubert
Lofton, Clarence
Pumphrey, Ralph
Boyd, Frances
Britt, Dorothy
Chalker, Helen
Chester, Helen
Garner, Anne
Heath, Clare
Herring, Nell
Lovett, Ruth
Middleton, Louise
Miller, Ruth
Mitchell, Alma
Noble, Fay
Nunnally, Ophelia
Runnels, George
Smith, Bessie Mae
Stevens, Clara Bert
Thompson, Ellie
Cullom, Bruce
Nunnally, Hillard
Powell, Marcus
Smith, Wilbur
Turner, Robert
Waterman, Harold
Young, Milburn
Slimp, Hubert
Lofton, Clarence
Pumphrey, Ralph
Boyd, Frances
Britt, Dorothy
Chalker, Helen
Chester, Helen
Garner, Anne
Heath, Clare
Herring, Nell
Lovett, Ruth
Middleton, Louise
Miller, Ruth
Mitchell, Alma
Noble, Fay
Nunnally, Ophelia
Runnels, George
Smith, Bessie Mae
Stevens, Clara Bert
Thompson, Ellie
page 33
The name of the play was "Prof. Pepp." Every character of the play was ably given by one of the members of the cast. It would have been hard for the best critic in the State of Texas to pick out the best representative of each character of the play. Not one was best - they were all the best. The most attentive and respectful audience that ever witnessed a play, which meant much to the graduating class of '19, was present. The following Juniors helped make the play a thorough success:
Act II - Same scene as Act 1. Father is hazed. Surrounded by the Nihilists. Bombs and Bumski !!!
Act III - Same scene. A garden party by moonlight. Celebrating the football victory. Bonfire and parade. Father the football hero. The serenade. Aunt Minerva on the war path. A double wedding.
The Junior Play
On Friday night, April 19, 1918, there appeared at the Texas High School auditorium, Prof. Pepp. Who was he? Why, he was the main character in the annual Junior Play given on that night by the Junior Class of '18.The name of the play was "Prof. Pepp." Every character of the play was ably given by one of the members of the cast. It would have been hard for the best critic in the State of Texas to pick out the best representative of each character of the play. Not one was best - they were all the best. The most attentive and respectful audience that ever witnessed a play, which meant much to the graduating class of '19, was present. The following Juniors helped make the play a thorough success:
| Prof. Pepp
Mr. Buttonbuster Howard Green Sim Batty Peddler Benson Noisy Fleming Pink Hatcher Buster Brown Betty Gardner Aunt Minerva Boulder Petunia Muggins Olga Stopski Kitty Clover Vivian Drew Irene Van Hilt Caroline Kay Time - Three Days in September Place - A Small College Town |
Frank Aikin
Mannie Stevens David Tilson Clarence Lofton Clarence Lumpkin Morris Wheeler Eugene Gatlin J. W. Hughes Emma Milazzo Marguerite McClerkin Fay Bain Neva Nell Phillips Dollye Lovett Eula B. Timberlake Naomi Swinney Alice Wilder |
Synopsis
Act 1. - Professor Pepp's residence on the college campus. The opening day of school. A trip to Russia. Father comes to college.Act II - Same scene as Act 1. Father is hazed. Surrounded by the Nihilists. Bombs and Bumski !!!
Act III - Same scene. A garden party by moonlight. Celebrating the football victory. Bonfire and parade. Father the football hero. The serenade. Aunt Minerva on the war path. A double wedding.
page 34
(Sophomore Title Page)
(Sophomore Title Page)
Page 35
Lillian Leaton was elected President. Edmund Burke, vice president, and Chaytor Stuart, secretary and treasurer. Lillian Leaton as president proved to be a good one.
The school has a good gymnasium; therefore good basketball. The High Sophomore girls tied the Sophomores for the championship in basketball last year. Good foot ball players are also among our boys.
Among the class celebrations were pleasant times on picnics and wiener roasts during early spring; but studying for examination comes too soon for all school students; however, after the close of the term there were a few changes made for the beginning of the new session. There were quite a number who failed to pass, and since then they have been sorely missed.
This year new officers were elected as follows: Raymond Crook, president; Lillian Leaton, vice president, and Chaytor Stuart, secretary and treasurer.
One of the High Sophomore boys, Russell Evans, was elected captain of the football team, an honor to the Sophomore class this year. With the basketball season opening another championship was one.
In the annual contest preceding the Junior Stunt of 1917, Russell Evans won by a good majority the honor of being the best all 'round athlete in High School.
The Sophomore Class also has some of the best music talent in school. Edmund and Virginia Burke and Lois McCall are among our young artists. Edmund is known in High School as being one of the most talented violin players that ever came here to school.
With the success already accomplished this year the High Sophomores feel perfectly sure of closing this term's work with the same "old reliable Sophomore Class" and being a credit to the school as Junior of 1918-19 and Seniors the next year.
Jeffie Woosley '20
Lillian Leaton, Vice president
Chaytor Stuart, Secretary and Treasurer
History of High Sophomore Class
Almost everyone that reads this article, on the promotion from Grammar to High School, will recall the most self- important event of how one feels in that stage of school life to be raised a step higher on the ladder of a good education. Being a freshman makes one feel like a stranger at a house party for a while, but this class decided to organize and have a class that the rest of the students would be proud of.Lillian Leaton was elected President. Edmund Burke, vice president, and Chaytor Stuart, secretary and treasurer. Lillian Leaton as president proved to be a good one.
The school has a good gymnasium; therefore good basketball. The High Sophomore girls tied the Sophomores for the championship in basketball last year. Good foot ball players are also among our boys.
Among the class celebrations were pleasant times on picnics and wiener roasts during early spring; but studying for examination comes too soon for all school students; however, after the close of the term there were a few changes made for the beginning of the new session. There were quite a number who failed to pass, and since then they have been sorely missed.
This year new officers were elected as follows: Raymond Crook, president; Lillian Leaton, vice president, and Chaytor Stuart, secretary and treasurer.
One of the High Sophomore boys, Russell Evans, was elected captain of the football team, an honor to the Sophomore class this year. With the basketball season opening another championship was one.
In the annual contest preceding the Junior Stunt of 1917, Russell Evans won by a good majority the honor of being the best all 'round athlete in High School.
The Sophomore Class also has some of the best music talent in school. Edmund and Virginia Burke and Lois McCall are among our young artists. Edmund is known in High School as being one of the most talented violin players that ever came here to school.
With the success already accomplished this year the High Sophomores feel perfectly sure of closing this term's work with the same "old reliable Sophomore Class" and being a credit to the school as Junior of 1918-19 and Seniors the next year.
Jeffie Woosley '20
High Sophomores
Raymond Crook, PresidentLillian Leaton, Vice president
Chaytor Stuart, Secretary and Treasurer
Lenox Baker
Morgan Carson
Raymond Crook
Earl Godbold
F. H. Jones
Martin McCain
Pat Rising
Earl Vance
Edmund Burke
Carl Fuqua
Caleb Moss
Willie Nita Castleman
Marco Cothren
Irene Elliott
Lyda Fronaberger
Wilma Henry
Marjorie Hunter
Ouida Lumpkin
Leota Meissner
Eunice Nelson
Berta Osborne
Dorothy Sabine
Chaytor Stuart
Marguerite Weary
Ruth Griffin
Vivian Lumpkin
Lyndell Sanders
Lillian Leaton
Chester Breaux
Felton Colvin
Thomas Egan
Burnham Jones
Terrell Jones
Allan Moore
Henry Rochelle
Alfred Watson
Hugh Cavitt
Frank Lee Kelsey
Ira Sublet
Mary Connally
Frances Dalby
Carrie Floyd
Mary Louine Henry
Nettie Holmes
Ira Belle Letcher
Lois McCall
Marjorie Moore
Fay O'Bryan
Ruth Peavy
Ava Neill Shaddix
Betty Townsend
Pauline Young
Lucy Holt
Delma Nelson
Georgia Watson
Morgan Carson
Raymond Crook
Earl Godbold
F. H. Jones
Martin McCain
Pat Rising
Earl Vance
Edmund Burke
Carl Fuqua
Caleb Moss
Willie Nita Castleman
Marco Cothren
Irene Elliott
Lyda Fronaberger
Wilma Henry
Marjorie Hunter
Ouida Lumpkin
Leota Meissner
Eunice Nelson
Berta Osborne
Dorothy Sabine
Chaytor Stuart
Marguerite Weary
Ruth Griffin
Vivian Lumpkin
Lyndell Sanders
Lillian Leaton
Chester Breaux
Felton Colvin
Thomas Egan
Burnham Jones
Terrell Jones
Allan Moore
Henry Rochelle
Alfred Watson
Hugh Cavitt
Frank Lee Kelsey
Ira Sublet
Mary Connally
Frances Dalby
Carrie Floyd
Mary Louine Henry
Nettie Holmes
Ira Belle Letcher
Lois McCall
Marjorie Moore
Fay O'Bryan
Ruth Peavy
Ava Neill Shaddix
Betty Townsend
Pauline Young
Lucy Holt
Delma Nelson
Georgia Watson
page 36
Group Photo of High Sophomore Class
Group Photo of High Sophomore Class
page 37
The class was organized with the following officers: Lucille White, president; Joe Berryman, vice president; and Omer Berryman, secretary-treasurer.
While Mr. Bowden was here last year it was decided that the low freshman should spend the chapel period in Miss Edwards' (now Miss Gatling's) room on Wednesday mornings. The chapel programs were good and were enjoyed by all. One morning, not long before Mr. Bowden left for training camp, the Freshman surprised him with a lovely fruit and flower shower. The next day the class went on a hike out to Spring Lake School. It had never hailed harder before, nor it has never hailed harder since that day, but the picnic was a success.
This year the class was reorganized with Laura Jones as president; Howard Ward as vice president; and Lucille White, secretary and treasurer.
There are some good basketball players among the girls and a few football players among the boys of this division.
On Hallowe'en night, Jessie Murphy entertained the class with a masquerade party which was a pleasure to all who went. With the coming of spring, picnics, parties, and various other things were planned.
The candidates were wisely selected for the beauty contest and no doubt the low sophomore class will have at least one winner.
Although at a disadvantage in being a mid-term class this group expects to accomplish more than regular classes and make a record that will be hard for later classes to follow.
Jeffie Woosley, '20
Howard Ward, Vice President
Lucille White, Secretary and Treasurer
Class Color, Blue and Gold
Class Flower, Sweet Peas
Class Motto, B-2
History of Low Sophomore Class
It happened in January, 1917, that into the high school came a group classified as "fish," or rather as "fishes," for there were about thirty-five in the school. It is needless to tell of the experiences the first day in high school because such are probably common. Like all other freshman, this class was in for everything, trying to miss nothing.The class was organized with the following officers: Lucille White, president; Joe Berryman, vice president; and Omer Berryman, secretary-treasurer.
While Mr. Bowden was here last year it was decided that the low freshman should spend the chapel period in Miss Edwards' (now Miss Gatling's) room on Wednesday mornings. The chapel programs were good and were enjoyed by all. One morning, not long before Mr. Bowden left for training camp, the Freshman surprised him with a lovely fruit and flower shower. The next day the class went on a hike out to Spring Lake School. It had never hailed harder before, nor it has never hailed harder since that day, but the picnic was a success.
This year the class was reorganized with Laura Jones as president; Howard Ward as vice president; and Lucille White, secretary and treasurer.
There are some good basketball players among the girls and a few football players among the boys of this division.
On Hallowe'en night, Jessie Murphy entertained the class with a masquerade party which was a pleasure to all who went. With the coming of spring, picnics, parties, and various other things were planned.
The candidates were wisely selected for the beauty contest and no doubt the low sophomore class will have at least one winner.
Although at a disadvantage in being a mid-term class this group expects to accomplish more than regular classes and make a record that will be hard for later classes to follow.
Jeffie Woosley, '20
Low Sophomores
Laura Jones, PresidentHoward Ward, Vice President
Lucille White, Secretary and Treasurer
Forest Beck
Omer Berryman
Owen Chance
Lester Dorris
Joseph Eldridge
Schley Henderson
Emmett Lumpkin
Hughes McCurry
John Payne*
Chester Sheffield
Howard Ward
Esther Ault
Velma Booth
Elizabeth Edwards
Dora Getzler
Bessie Hunter
Regina Krouse
Nina Marples
Julia Mayo
Ora McGee
Lois Nichols
Louise Pilloquain
Hazel Reighard
Leola Singleton
Lucille White
Audis Wootten
Alice Cuny
Mabel Wilson
Margaret Francis
Nita Mitchell
Joe Berryman
Victor Buron
Harris Cooper
Perry Demarse*
Richard Greenwood
Ernest Jones
Harry Mathews
Hugh Nelson
Gilbert Schafer
Jack Frost
Irene Bentley
Virginia Burke
Ollie Gaunt
Henry Hooker*
Laura Jones
Mary Massey
Mildred McAdoo
Jessie Murphy
Margaret Patching
Ouilda Piner
Hazel Rivers
Annie Marie Tilson
Jeffie Woosley
Mary Alice Davidson
Annie Crow
Mildred Alford
Marguerite Linbarger
Elsie Moore
* Withdrawn
Omer Berryman
Owen Chance
Lester Dorris
Joseph Eldridge
Schley Henderson
Emmett Lumpkin
Hughes McCurry
John Payne*
Chester Sheffield
Howard Ward
Esther Ault
Velma Booth
Elizabeth Edwards
Dora Getzler
Bessie Hunter
Regina Krouse
Nina Marples
Julia Mayo
Ora McGee
Lois Nichols
Louise Pilloquain
Hazel Reighard
Leola Singleton
Lucille White
Audis Wootten
Alice Cuny
Mabel Wilson
Margaret Francis
Nita Mitchell
Joe Berryman
Victor Buron
Harris Cooper
Perry Demarse*
Richard Greenwood
Ernest Jones
Harry Mathews
Hugh Nelson
Gilbert Schafer
Jack Frost
Irene Bentley
Virginia Burke
Ollie Gaunt
Henry Hooker*
Laura Jones
Mary Massey
Mildred McAdoo
Jessie Murphy
Margaret Patching
Ouilda Piner
Hazel Rivers
Annie Marie Tilson
Jeffie Woosley
Mary Alice Davidson
Annie Crow
Mildred Alford
Marguerite Linbarger
Elsie Moore
Class Color, Blue and Gold
Class Flower, Sweet Peas
Class Motto, B-2
page 38
Class photo of Low Freshman Class
Class photo of Low Freshman Class
Pages 39 - 40
This is quite a deserved compliment not only to Josephine; but to the splendid teaching corps of the Texas High School as the Central Institute for the Deaf is classed as one of the best schools of its kind in the United States.
We miss the last year's Seniors, but when we hear so many good reports concerning them we are proud to know that the Texas High School can turn out such good material.
Miss Laura Leigh Andrews, '16 - John Gleen of the Tyler Commercial College.
Miss Ethel Cothren, '17 - Mr. K. Terrell.
Miss Sarah Williams, '17 - Hugh Davidson
Lloyd White has made a record at Baylor University, making Sub. on first team football and regular on first team basketball. Maurice Powell, Ward Slimp and Harry Durham are representing the class of '17 at Rice Institute. Mastin White is at the University of Texas, where he is connected in a business way with Prof. Crampton. Boyce Baker is at Texas Christian University, trying to keep Miss Vesta Burford from getting homesick. Virginia Johnston is at Texas U. Imogene Stuart is at Ward-Belmont. Omie Beall Mizzell is a student in Marshall College, where she was recently voted as the prettiest and most popular girl. Irene Walter is studying at Southern Methodist University. Mae Crumpton is at Denton Normal, where she is fast becoming a school-teacher. Exa Pritchard is also studying at Denton. Mabel McCall is a very popular student of Baylor College, being elected to the place of Freshman Representative on the Students' Council, and winning a place on the Choral Club, which gave a recital in Texarkana on Feb. 19, 1918. Esler Milton is also a student at Baylor College. Elizabeth Todd, the valedictorian of the class is a very popular student of Baylor University.
In the business world, the '17 Class is making a name in its first year out of school. Russell Darnall is stenographer for Mr. Gaines at the K.C.S.; Willa Belle Leaton is bookkeeper at the Four States Wholesale Grocer Co.; Katye Cantrell is stenographer at one of the local business houses, and Dewey Moore is stenographer at the Southwestern Gas & Electric Co. Pinkie Hunter, Ellen Patterson, and Mildred Williams, the salutatorian, have responded to the call of Uncle Same for women to take the place of the drafted men, and have positions as mail clerks at the Texarkana Terminal. Eva Kate Joiner is at Dalby Springs, teaching in her home school.
Preparing for the business world are Jamie Templeton and Frank Alton, taking a course at the Texarkana Business College.
Anna Merl Bennett has completed a course at T.B.C. and accepted a position as an assistant teacher in that place. Josephine Buron is an assistant teacher in a Deaf and Dumb School in St. Louis.
Ethel Cothren and Sara Williams have ventured out into the sea of matrimony - Ethel Cothren marrying Kader Terrell, a former student of Texas Hi; and Sara Williams marrying Hugh Davison, in the United States Army, stationed at Camp McArthur.
Mary Moores and Ruth Hunter are at their homes, their duties there being more important than the call of the outside world.
John Reinhardt has distinguished himself in being appointed to Annapolis, for which he is now preparing and which he will enter in June.
Paul Chester and Dayton Carpenter are in the service of Uncle Sam.
Paul Wilbanks and Boyce Gaines are "Somewhere in the U.S.A."
Allie Moss '18
Alumni Notes
Compliment to Texas High School
Miss Josephine Buron, who is a student in the Central Institute for the Deaf, writes that Dr. Goldstein, who is Director of the Institute, in one of his lectures to the class, stressed the importance of having a university training to take the course for teaching the deaf. Asking how many had university training, he turned to Josephine and aksed, "You are a U. girl, are you not?" One answering she had never seen the inside of a universityl. Dr. Goldstein said, "You certainly answer questions like a university graduate."This is quite a deserved compliment not only to Josephine; but to the splendid teaching corps of the Texas High School as the Central Institute for the Deaf is classed as one of the best schools of its kind in the United States.
We miss the last year's Seniors, but when we hear so many good reports concerning them we are proud to know that the Texas High School can turn out such good material.
Somewhere in France
Friends of Jack Reeves, a 1913 graduate, are interested in the news that he writes happily from France of his work as a mounted courier to one of the brigadier generals and tells of riding by a man in an auto who proved to me Ed Lemly, also one of the Texas graduates. Jack won his present post by breaking a Texas pony in Chicago last year which brought him to notice of an officer.Late Alumni Marriages
Miss Elizabeth Davidson, '16 - Lieutenant Rex B. Hershey.Miss Laura Leigh Andrews, '16 - John Gleen of the Tyler Commercial College.
Miss Ethel Cothren, '17 - Mr. K. Terrell.
Miss Sarah Williams, '17 - Hugh Davidson
Whereabouts of the Class of 1917
The Class of 1917 is now recorded in the past history of our school, but it is rapidly making a name for itself of which we are very proud, and ready to recognize.Lloyd White has made a record at Baylor University, making Sub. on first team football and regular on first team basketball. Maurice Powell, Ward Slimp and Harry Durham are representing the class of '17 at Rice Institute. Mastin White is at the University of Texas, where he is connected in a business way with Prof. Crampton. Boyce Baker is at Texas Christian University, trying to keep Miss Vesta Burford from getting homesick. Virginia Johnston is at Texas U. Imogene Stuart is at Ward-Belmont. Omie Beall Mizzell is a student in Marshall College, where she was recently voted as the prettiest and most popular girl. Irene Walter is studying at Southern Methodist University. Mae Crumpton is at Denton Normal, where she is fast becoming a school-teacher. Exa Pritchard is also studying at Denton. Mabel McCall is a very popular student of Baylor College, being elected to the place of Freshman Representative on the Students' Council, and winning a place on the Choral Club, which gave a recital in Texarkana on Feb. 19, 1918. Esler Milton is also a student at Baylor College. Elizabeth Todd, the valedictorian of the class is a very popular student of Baylor University.
In the business world, the '17 Class is making a name in its first year out of school. Russell Darnall is stenographer for Mr. Gaines at the K.C.S.; Willa Belle Leaton is bookkeeper at the Four States Wholesale Grocer Co.; Katye Cantrell is stenographer at one of the local business houses, and Dewey Moore is stenographer at the Southwestern Gas & Electric Co. Pinkie Hunter, Ellen Patterson, and Mildred Williams, the salutatorian, have responded to the call of Uncle Same for women to take the place of the drafted men, and have positions as mail clerks at the Texarkana Terminal. Eva Kate Joiner is at Dalby Springs, teaching in her home school.
Preparing for the business world are Jamie Templeton and Frank Alton, taking a course at the Texarkana Business College.
Anna Merl Bennett has completed a course at T.B.C. and accepted a position as an assistant teacher in that place. Josephine Buron is an assistant teacher in a Deaf and Dumb School in St. Louis.
Ethel Cothren and Sara Williams have ventured out into the sea of matrimony - Ethel Cothren marrying Kader Terrell, a former student of Texas Hi; and Sara Williams marrying Hugh Davison, in the United States Army, stationed at Camp McArthur.
Mary Moores and Ruth Hunter are at their homes, their duties there being more important than the call of the outside world.
John Reinhardt has distinguished himself in being appointed to Annapolis, for which he is now preparing and which he will enter in June.
Paul Chester and Dayton Carpenter are in the service of Uncle Sam.
Paul Wilbanks and Boyce Gaines are "Somewhere in the U.S.A."
Allie Moss '18
pages 41-42
The low Freshmen have shown their patriotism by buying ninety dollars worth of Thrift Stamps, an amount which is larger than that of any other class.
Of course, the "Fish" must have representatives in the Beauty Contest conducted by the Juniors so at a class meeting they elected their candidates. Anna Belle Nelson was chosen for the prettiest girl; Raymond Lloyd, the best athlete; Lucille Marples, the most popular girl; Harris Gaines, the ugliest boy, and Morris Scherer, the biggest "jelly bean."
History of the Freshman Class
The Freshman class which entered the Texas High School in September, 1917, is a very large class. It is composed of the seventh grades from the three schools: Central School, Highland Park School, and High School, making in all one hundred and twelve pupils.The low Freshmen have shown their patriotism by buying ninety dollars worth of Thrift Stamps, an amount which is larger than that of any other class.
Of course, the "Fish" must have representatives in the Beauty Contest conducted by the Juniors so at a class meeting they elected their candidates. Anna Belle Nelson was chosen for the prettiest girl; Raymond Lloyd, the best athlete; Lucille Marples, the most popular girl; Harris Gaines, the ugliest boy, and Morris Scherer, the biggest "jelly bean."
| Billie Beckham
Howard Williamson Kit Carson |
President
Vice president Secretary |
| Vergil Miers
William Scurlock Bessie Wexler |
President
Vice President Secretary |
page 43
Class photo of class High Freshman Class
Class photo of class High Freshman Class
Page 44
High Freshman Class
Allen, William
Atkins, Jewel
Barrier, Barney
Braumiller, Jack
Capehart, Leonard
Catterton, Max
Collom, S.A. Jr.
Hannon, Hal
Holmes, Bryant
Holt, T.L.
King, James
Kirklin, James
Lawrence, Hiram
Long, Porter
Mercer, Allen
Miers, Virgil
Mitchell, Nickolaus
Phillips, Caroll
Ray, Hutchison
Scherer, Morris
Scurlock, William
Terrell, Earl
Tidwell, Dewey
Townsend, Jack
VandenBosch, Johan
Vanston, Rorke
Williams, Carroll
Willis, Runnels
Wilson, Cameron
Wright, Edward
Yocom, Beryl
Watson, Claude
Ramsey, Newell
Jackson, Hugh
Baxter, Elsie
Crawford, Vida
Duck, A'ide
Echols, Esther
Ector, Florence
Fuqua, Beatrice
Greenlee, Lee Ella
Greenwood, Martha
Hargis, Florne
Helburn, Thelma
Hillman, Thelma
Hollies, Mattie
Ingram, Audrey
Jones, Lillie
Lanier, Davie
Lee, Clara
Lofton, Ina Mae
Marple, Lucile
Nelson, Anna Belle
Patterson, Laura May
Scantilo, Lena
Terry, Lillis
Trigg, Frances
Turner, Cecil
Wexler, Bessie
Wexler, Fannie
Wilbur, Pauline
Williams, Fannie
Wright, Mary Laura
Johnson, Elizabeth
Burglas, Janie
Scoggins, Mary
Stone, Evadne
Ball, Bonnie
Casey, Susie
Springer, Olia
Atkins, Jewel
Barrier, Barney
Braumiller, Jack
Capehart, Leonard
Catterton, Max
Collom, S.A. Jr.
Hannon, Hal
Holmes, Bryant
Holt, T.L.
King, James
Kirklin, James
Lawrence, Hiram
Long, Porter
Mercer, Allen
Miers, Virgil
Mitchell, Nickolaus
Phillips, Caroll
Ray, Hutchison
Scherer, Morris
Scurlock, William
Terrell, Earl
Tidwell, Dewey
Townsend, Jack
VandenBosch, Johan
Vanston, Rorke
Williams, Carroll
Willis, Runnels
Wilson, Cameron
Wright, Edward
Yocom, Beryl
Watson, Claude
Ramsey, Newell
Jackson, Hugh
Baxter, Elsie
Crawford, Vida
Duck, A'ide
Echols, Esther
Ector, Florence
Fuqua, Beatrice
Greenlee, Lee Ella
Greenwood, Martha
Hargis, Florne
Helburn, Thelma
Hillman, Thelma
Hollies, Mattie
Ingram, Audrey
Jones, Lillie
Lanier, Davie
Lee, Clara
Lofton, Ina Mae
Marple, Lucile
Nelson, Anna Belle
Patterson, Laura May
Scantilo, Lena
Terry, Lillis
Trigg, Frances
Turner, Cecil
Wexler, Bessie
Wexler, Fannie
Wilbur, Pauline
Williams, Fannie
Wright, Mary Laura
Johnson, Elizabeth
Burglas, Janie
Scoggins, Mary
Stone, Evadne
Ball, Bonnie
Casey, Susie
Springer, Olia
Page 45
Low Freshman Class
Britt, Elbert
Carpenter, Neill
Friedman, Joe
Friedman, Moe
Huddleston, Herbert
McDonald, Allen
Nichols, Alden
Parrott, Aubrey
Perryman, Herbert
Rochelle, Norman
Stewart, Richard
Thornton, Louis
Williamson, Howard
Wolfe, Edward
Atkins, Add
Barkman, John
Battle, Morris
Garner, Ralph
Lloyd, Raymond
Beckham, Billie
Bowen, Coralie
Burford, Mildred
Carson, Kit
Chilcote, Mamie
Cooper, Amanda
Cothren, Edith
Dalby, Avanelle
DeGrazier, Camilla
DePrato, Frances
Estes, Evelyn
Ford, Rubie
Hooker, Willie
Huggins, Ida Maud
Logan, Ethel
Lupton, India
McHenry, Muriel
Meissner, Helen
Milazzo, Lillian
Moore, Mabel
Prather, Eva Temple
Puckett, Lennie Mae
Rafters, Katy May
Read, Elsie
Roundtree, Maud
Templeton, Lousie
Cotton, Myrtle
Smith, Naomi
Carpenter, Neill
Friedman, Joe
Friedman, Moe
Huddleston, Herbert
McDonald, Allen
Nichols, Alden
Parrott, Aubrey
Perryman, Herbert
Rochelle, Norman
Stewart, Richard
Thornton, Louis
Williamson, Howard
Wolfe, Edward
Atkins, Add
Barkman, John
Battle, Morris
Garner, Ralph
Lloyd, Raymond
Beckham, Billie
Bowen, Coralie
Burford, Mildred
Carson, Kit
Chilcote, Mamie
Cooper, Amanda
Cothren, Edith
Dalby, Avanelle
DeGrazier, Camilla
DePrato, Frances
Estes, Evelyn
Ford, Rubie
Hooker, Willie
Huggins, Ida Maud
Logan, Ethel
Lupton, India
McHenry, Muriel
Meissner, Helen
Milazzo, Lillian
Moore, Mabel
Prather, Eva Temple
Puckett, Lennie Mae
Rafters, Katy May
Read, Elsie
Roundtree, Maud
Templeton, Lousie
Cotton, Myrtle
Smith, Naomi
Page 46
Photo of Low Freshman Class
Photo of Low Freshman Class
pages 47-54
Athletic section
Football
- sections on games against Clarksville, Camden, Marshall, Little Rock; team line-up with age, weight, position; photo of squad.Basketball
- sections on games against Oil City, Little Rock, Shreveport, Texas-Arkansas Series; boys team and girls team lineups with age, weight, position; photo of boys team and girls squad.pages 55-64
List of each society's members and officers; photos of each society
Societies pages
List of each society's members and officers; photos of each society
page 65
Graduation Exercise Program
Pages 66
Various articles on activities throughout the year; including:
Most Popular Girl - Clara Bert Stevens, 1300 votes
Best Athlete - Henry Rochelle, 220 votes
Ugliest Boy - David Chandler, 70 votes
Biggest Jelly Bean, 20 votes
Noryne Smith married Ross Miller
Octavia Runnels married Ernest Ford
Jack Runnels married Pauline Hays
Edith Cochran married Mr Davis
Maggie Rochelle married Joe Coffman
Various articles on activities throughout the year; including:
Winners of the Beauty Contest:
Prettiest Girl - Maggie Looney, 1220 votesMost Popular Girl - Clara Bert Stevens, 1300 votes
Best Athlete - Henry Rochelle, 220 votes
Ugliest Boy - David Chandler, 70 votes
Biggest Jelly Bean, 20 votes
Members of the Class of 1918 that have Married
William Lee Middleton married Edna FosterNoryne Smith married Ross Miller
Octavia Runnels married Ernest Ford
Jack Runnels married Pauline Hays
Edith Cochran married Mr Davis
Maggie Rochelle married Joe Coffman
pages 72-116
Advertising, Jokes, etc
Published ads from local business and a variety of poems, quips and paragraphs. Some are quite funny such as the IFS where they took the students names and made a sentence/questions such as: If we continue to have meatless days will it make Kathleen Gaunt?, If Miss Richardson was a saint, would Joyce Reverra?, If Marcus Powell straightens, does Raymond Crook?
Advertising, Jokes, etc
Published ads from local business and a variety of poems, quips and paragraphs. Some are quite funny such as the IFS where they took the students names and made a sentence/questions such as: If we continue to have meatless days will it make Kathleen Gaunt?, If Miss Richardson was a saint, would Joyce Reverra?, If Marcus Powell straightens, does Raymond Crook?