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Dedication
To Mr. C. W. Morris, principal of the Corsicana High School, in Sincere appreciation of his success in raising the standard of our school and promoting interest in student activities, we, of the staff of 1919, respectfully dedicate the fourth volume of the Corsican.
Corsican Staff
Ethel Garrett -
Asst. Editor
Ed. M. Polk - Ass't Bus. Mgr.
Samuel Kerr - Ass't Bus. Mgr.
Willie D. McAfee - Society Editor
Sarah Holmam - Editor in Chief|
Randle Cooksey - Business Manager
Edens Hyndman - Athletic Editor
Vera Smith - Senior Editor
Mary Miller - Junior Editor
Martha Murchison - Sophomore Editor
Jack Benson - Freshman Editor
Faculty
J. E. Blair-
Superintendent of Schools (photo)
Miss Hackett - History
Miss B. Scott - Mathematics
Miss K. Scott - English
Mr. Morris - Principal, Mathematics
Miss Lewis - Asst. Principal, English
Miss Spilman - Latin
Miss Berry - Home Economics
Miss Miles - Spanish, English, Annual Critic
Miss Overton - History
Mr. Flynn - Manual Training
Miss Inabnit - H. S. Assistant
Mr. Jacobs - History, Athletic Coach
Miss Cobb - English, Mathematics, Latin
Mr. Parsons - Mathematics, Director of Senior Play
Miss Wade - Penmanship
Mr. Gregory - Science
Miss Rafferty - Supervisor of Music, Director of F.A.T.A. Play
Senior Class
Motto: "Esse
quam videri."
Colors: Green and White.
Flower: Sweet Pea.
Officers
Fall Term:
Randle Cooksey - President
Helen Bonner - Vice-President
Lloyd Thomas - Secretary
Evelyn Blair - Treasurer
Randle Cooksey - Yell Leader
Spring Term:
Douglas Decherd - President
Alice Beaton - Vice-President
Adys Chiles - Secretary
Murphy Williams - Treasurer
Randle Cooksey - Yell Leader
Willie Dean McAfee - Reporter
Senior Roll
Motto: "He can
who thinks he can."
Colors: Purple and White.
Flower: Violet.
Officers
Fall Term:
Samuel Kerr - President
Franchelle Jackson - Vice-President
Mary Miller - Secretary and Treasurer
Milissa Davis - Student Faculty Council
Spring Term:
William Shell - President
Jennie Belle McClure - Vice-President
David Davis - Secretary and Treasurer
Ruby Morgan - Reporter
Melissa Davis - Student Facility Council
"Pictures with last names only, some difficult to read"
Junior Roll|
Jarrel |
Fawber |
Jordon |
Sophomore Class
Motto: "We
laugh to scorn the wisdom of the schools, And think the first of poets,
first of fools."
Colors: Purple and White
Flower: Violet
Officers
Fall Term and Spring Term
Merton Minter - President
Margaret Carter - Vice-President
Evelyn Allison - Secretary
Irvie Sparkman - Treasurer
Sophomore Roll
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Charles
Banister |
Winnie
Hughes |
Hugh
Wareing |
Freshman Class
Motto: "Keep
on keeping on."
Colors: Yellow and White.
Flower: Daisy.
Officers
Fall Term:
David Kelton - President
Audry Payne - Vice-President
Harry Burke - Secretary and Treasurer
Spring Term:
Rose Hughes - President
Alton Justiss - Vice-President
Katharine Woods - Secreatry and Treasurer
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Gordon
Baskett |
Pride Curry |
Lucile
Hornbeak |
F.A.T.A. Club
The History of the F.A.T.A. Club
The F.A.T.A. of C.H.S. was organized in the Fall of 1918 with a membership of 20. The purpose of the club was to aid athletics. Several entertainments were given last year. Athletics were greatly aided financially by a play, "The Trial of an American Girl," which was given in the May of 1918.
This year the club followed out the same plan and the play given was "The Gypsy Rover," a musical comedy. The proceeds from this play were given to the fund for which the entrie High School is now working.
The membership of the club was increased to 27 members this year.
It is hoped by many and particularly by the Athletic Association that this will be a permanent institution.
UNDINE WOOD.
Officers:
Willie Dean McAfee - President
Carrie Bunch - Vice-President
Bess Kirven - Secretary and Treasurer
Undine Wood - Reporter
The Roll of the F.A.T.A. Club
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Ruth Sutton |
May Bright
Elliott |
Bryan Debating and Declamation Club
Officers
First Term:
Erwin Smith - President
William Shell - First Vice-President
Fred Hodge - Second Vice-President
Edwin Pugh - Secretary
Ray Lee - Treasurer
Ray Lee - Reporter
Second Term:
Ray Lee - President
Merton Minter - First Vice-President
Herbert Hipps - Second Vice-President
Garrett Walker - Secretary
Murphy Williams - Treasurer
Erwin Smith - Reporter
Roll of the B.D. & D.C.
Charles Banister
Herbert Hipps
Fred Hodge
Ray Lee
Merton Minter
Edwin Pugh
Vivian Ringer
Bailey Woods
Murphy Williams
Cowin Robinson
Roland Jordan
Philip Grimmett
Lloyd Walton
Floyd Hamilton
Hugh Stuart
Garrett Walker
Joe Miller
Alton Justiss
Wayne Fauber
Lawrence Fauber
Elmer Butler
Douglas Almond
Leslie Douglas
Louis Rothkopt
Roy Blair
Hayden Harwood
Conrad Matthews
The "As You Like It" Society
Roll:
Rosa Lee Barnett
Evelyn Blair
Ruby Brown
Myrtle Fesmire
Dorothy Henderson
Sarah Holman
Joe Jarrell
Camille Jaffe
Julia Kiber
Jennie Bell McClure
Gladys Samuels
El Freda Witte
Ollie Burke
Martha Burke
Miss Lewis
Verna Evans
Marguerite Noble
Mary Miller
Adys Chiles
Ruby Morgan
Lucile Wooley
History of the "As You Like It" Society
The "As You Like It" Society of the Corsicana High School was organized in 1915 with the help of Miss Lewis and Mr. Clough, who was then principal.
The purpose of the club is to increase the appreciation of good literature and also to bring the girls together in a social way.
The first year the club studied "Women Famous in History"; the second, "Folklore and Balladry." The last year has been spent in the studying Souther literature, both poetry and prose. These studies have given much pleasure and are highly profitable.
For four years the club has aroused much interest and has been successufl. Even greater success is seen for the future.
DOROTHY HENDERSON
Officers for
1918
Julia Kiber - President
Joe Jarrell - Vice-President
Jennie Belle McClure - Secretary
Evelyn Blair - Treasurer
Sarah Holman - Reporter
Dorothy Henderson - Sergeant-at-Arms
Officers for
1919
Rosa Lee Barnett - President
Lucille Wooley - Vice-President
Verna Evans - Secretary
Ollie Burke - Treasurer
Joe Jarrell - Reporter
Mary Miller - Sergeant-at-Arms
Roll:
Douglas Decherd
Rose Lee Barnett
Edwin Pugh
Ray Lee
Garrett Walker
Joe Jarrell
Evelyn Blair
May Bright Elliott
Ethel Garrett
Evelyn McElwrath
Franchelle Jackson
Daisy Wolens
Hattie Daniels
Ruth Ashmore
Winnie Hughes
Thelma Kumke
Elbert Phipps
Arthur Mowlam
Margaret Daviss
Mary Frances Johnson
Louise Hoskins
Mable Bush
Miss Miles, la maestra
Lloyd Thomas
Ruby Morgan
Louis LeMay
History of the Spanish Club
The Spanish Club was organized in 1918 with the purpose to promote
interest in the customs and language of the Spaniards - and, to have a
good time once a month. The club, under the direction of Miss Miles, has
held four monthly meetings. At the end of each program everyone is
turned loose to have a good time. The meetings are held at the homes of
its members, and Spanish refreshments are served. The members show much
interest in the club by a larget attendance.
REPORTER.
Officers:
Douglas Decherd - President
Rosa Lee Barnett - Vice-President
Edwin Pugh - Secretary and Treasurer
Ray Lee - Reporter
The
Latin Club
Officers for 1918 and 1919
Louis LeMay - President
Camille Walton - Vice-President
Erwin Smith - Secretary
Vivian Ringer - Treasurer
Charles Banister - Reporter
Roll:
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Evelyn
Blair |
Margaret
Roderick |
Mary
Sharp |
History of the Latin Club
I speak truly when I say the Latin Club has more interesting names for
its officers than all other clubs. The Consul Major (the greater consul)
or president is Louis LeMay. The Consul Minor (the lesser consul) or
vice-president) is Camille Walton. Scriba (scribe) or secretary is Erwin
Smith; Nuntator (or reporter) is Charles Banister. But more imposing and
dignified than even the name of president is that given to the
treasurer, Aerarii Praefectus, keeper of treasure. This really important
office is held by Vivian Ringer. Miss Spilman is our Monitor or advisor.
The name of these officers date back to the time when Caesar was Consul
Major.
We have heard talks on some very interesting topics this Spring. Boys
will be surprised to hear that banking and insurance was employed by the
old Romans many, many years ago. The system then was entirely different
from the one in use today.
All girls who like to sew will be interested to know about Roman pins
and needles. They were rather crude and rough but they were richly
ornamented and carved.
At every meeting we try to take up some story of mythology. Two
interesting myths were "The Curse of Gold" and the
"Cerberus, the Watchdog of Hades." Several stories have been
told in Latin, among them "Fabula de Washingtonio et Ceraso."
We all agreed that never before had we enjoyed the story of George
Washington and the cherry tree as much. "A Version of the Death of
Caesar" proved to be very different from the death immortalized by
Shakespeare.
The Roman aqueducts and the evolution of the aqueduct were also
discussed. Once we had the opinion of President Wilson and Lansing
regarding the study of classics. We feel that we have profited by this
club, besides the enjoyments we have derived from it.
MARY OBERSCHMIDT.
Orchestra
Officers:
J. E. Metcalf - President
William Shell - Librarian
Miss Sadie Rafferty
Piano:
Ethel Garrett
First Violins
Matthew Blair
Carrie Bunch
Melissa Daviss
Charles Robert Dockum
Amboline Feagin
Janie Hamilton
Ray Lee
William Shell
Undine Wood
Camille Walton
Adele Sutton
Josephine Young
Second Violins
Esther Blair
Ray Blair
Rose Hughes
Dorothy Houston
Josephine Murchison
Louis Rothkopt
Drum
J.E. Metcalf
Cornets
Erwin Smith
Martha Miller
Lawrence Fauber
Trombone
Edwin Pugh
Orchestra History
The Orchestra, which was organized some time ago, has had a very
successful year. Their director, Miss Rafferty, very faithfully trained
the new members so that now no High School Orchestra is able to surpass
it.
They have been in demand for public entertainments and school affairs
this year. They played for "The Gypsy Rover," "Much Ado
About Betty" and for entertainments and speeches at the Y.M.C.A.
The
High School Club
Officers:
Fall
Term
David Davis 0 President
Ben Dave Allen - Vice-President
Lloyd Thomas - Secretary
Randle Cooksey - Treasurer
Spring Term
David Davis - President
Ben Dave Allen - Vice-President
Douglas Decherd - Secretary
Lloyd Thomas - Treasurer
History of the High School Club
This has been another good year in the history of the High School Club.
There has been a good attendance throughout the year. Mr. Morton has
been an indispensable aid in "putting through" the Club this
year. The members have enjoyed a large number of good programs furnished
by the Misses Harpers and Nobles, prominent men of the city, Mr.
Hoisington and others.
It is hoped that next year we will have another splendid Club of this
sort in the Corsicana High School.
Sports
Scores
Football Scores
Corsicana 7 - Forest High School 12
Corsicana 0 - Hillsboro 6
Corsicana 0 - Waxahachie 20
Corsicana 7 - Waxahachie 7
Corsicana 0 - Terrill School
Corsicana 7 - Frost 6
Total 21 - Toal 159
Baseball Scores
Corsicana 15 - Hardin College 2
Corsicana 7 - Ennis 7
Corsicana 10 - Waxahachie 9
Corsicana 5 - Waxahachie 2
Corsicana 5 - Ennis 6
Corsicana 6 - Purdon 2
Corsicana 3 - Navarro 2
Corsicana 8 - Rice 0
Corsicana 3 - Forest Avenue
Corsicana 11 - Palmer 3
Corsicana 5 - Rice 4
Total 69 - Total 35
Boys' Basket Ball Scores
Corsicana 32 - Blooming Grove 18
Corsicana 14 - Malakoff 14
Corsicana 20 - Forest Avenue 40
Corsicana 44 - Hubbard City 8
Corsicana 28 - State Home 18
Corsicana 14 - Malakoff 19
Corsicana 23 - Malakoff 27
Corsicana 24 - Hardin College 10
Corsicana 30 - Hubbard City 6
Corsicana 32 - Kerens 20
Corsicana 21 - State Home 16
Corsicana 24 - Emhouse 17
Total 306 - Total 213
Girl's Basket Ball Scores
Corsicana 19 - State Home 16
Corsicana 20 - State Home 14
Corsicana 4 - Zion's Rest 6
Total 43 - Total 36
Track
Meets
At T.C.U. points: 1 At S.M.U. Points: 7 At Austin Points: 8 At A. &
M. Points: 8 At County Meet Points: 98 At District Meet points: 64
The
Football Team of 1918
Robert Neblett
Behold! Our trusty football manager. We are glad to say that he made us
an excellent manager this year. His position required not only ability
and experience but much hard work. He matched games with strong teams,
thereby proving C.H.S. feared none. We hope our manager next year will
make as good a record as Robert has made.
Hobson Sitton
Hob is one of the most popular boys in school. He was captain of the
1918 football team and we never want a better one. He always played in
the backfield, and if he had not been there we could not have won a
game. He always stayed in the game until he was knocked out. Hobson had
his arm broken during the season, which kept him out of a few games and
hindered us a great deal. We greatly hope to have him on or 1919
football team.
Weight, 160 pounds. Wearer of "C"
Mr. G. L. Tatum
Mr. Tatum was our coach this year and helped much to develop the team.
He was always pleasant on the field and became popular with the boys. He
was right at the front in an argument and never let our school get the
worst of it.
Dan Comfort
"D. Boone" played in the back-field. He was light weight, but
was "game" when the ball was given to him. He will be with us
next year and no doubt he will be a star half-back. Weight 130 pounds
Wearer of "C"
Randle Cooksey
It was by the hard playing of Randale that we held our opponents to such
low scores. He always figured in every play and made gridiron life hard
for the members of the opposing team. He graduates this year and we will
realize that we are losing a good man.
Weight 135 pounds Wearer of "C"
Ben Dave Allen
"Stookie" played mostly in the back-field. When called upon to
hit the line or go around end, he never failed to do his his best.
Because of his good playing and popularity with the team, we have
elected him captain of the 1919 team and we believe he will be one of
the best that C.H.S. has ever had.
Weight 160 pounds Wearer of "C"
John Murray McGee
"Johnny" made us a husky center, always true in snapping the
ball and ever ready to play on either the defensive or offensive. He
will be with us next year and will be one of the main stays of the team.
Weight, 150 pounds Wearer of "C"
Burleigh Butler
"Burly" came from the country. At the beginning of the season
we had to break him into the game because he did not know what a
football was. This was done easily, as he was ambitious to learn, and he
has proved his worth in the first game of the season. He was afraid of
nothing and could stand up to anything as some of our opponents can
testify.
Weight, 160 pounds Wearer of "C"
Bowden McNutt
He is from the country also, and we can say for him that he was one of
the hardest tacklers the opponents of C.H.S. ever got up against. He
always played fair but hard. If a play came his way, he could be
depended upon to open a hole in the line. His team-mates will always
remember his playing.
Weight 150 pounds Wearer of "C"
Preston Harrison
Preston played in the line during the entire football season. He was in
almost every game and played hard to uphold the honor of the "Black
and Gold." His help next year will strengthen the team.
Weight, 150 pounds Wearer of "C"
Davis Montford
"Puny" is another country product of ours, and is doubtful
whether he ever saw a football game before he came here to school.
However, he made us a good man for the lines, holding back his man on
every play and opening up a hole for his own back-field.
Weight, 150 pounds Wearer of "C"
Wilma Archer
"Itch" is one of the fastest men on the team. He was always in
the way of an enemy pass and always stops an enemy runner. He is a good
end and we look for his support next year.
Weight, 135 pounds Wearer of "C"
Hugh Wareing
"Hootie" was one of the best defenders of the goal of C.H.S.
He played at quarter=back in many games and he showed rare judgment in
calling signals. He always tackled his man whether he was a giant or a
pigmy. We only hope that he will make as good a man next year as he has
this.
Weight, 135 pounds Wearer of "C"
Willie Ray Dorsey
Willie Ray made a small end but his playing was always "fast and
furious." When he was turned loose with a pass, very few of his
opponents caught him. We are looking forward to his aid next year and we
are sure he will be a "dandy player."
Weight, 135 pounds Wearer of "C"
Euseby Elms
Our trusty center who was ever seen in the thick of the fight tackled
fiercely and carried his opponent off his feet. We lose him on account
of his removal to Dallas.
Weight, 135 pounds Wearer of "C"
Girls'
Basket Ball Team
El Freda Witte
El Freda made us a star guard this year. She is a Senior and we will
miss her next year. She was also a member of the victorious Junior
Girls' team last year and no doubt it was because of her presence on the
team that we won so much this year.
Mary Miller (Captain)
Mary is one of our fine players. She was captain and under her
leadership our team fought its way to victory. She is an excellent girl
and is universally liked. She will no doubt be here next year and we can
rely on her for doing her part.
Adys Chiles
Adys is our star forward. She always threw a goal when she attempted it.
In fact, she played her opponents off their feet. She is of our fair
Seniors and is well liked all over the school. When she leaves us this
year, we will no doubt lose a fine basket ball girl and a good student.
Sarah Holman
Sarah was the chief factor in all the games played. She never missed a
ball or a goal and filled her opponents with awe. She is a Senior also,
and we will lose a great guard. She is not only a star basket ball
player but is the "head boss" of the "Corsican."
Alline Love
Alline is our star center. She always did her part towards winning the
game. She is a fine girl and we all liked her. She was a member of the
Junior girls' team last year, which defeated the Seniors. She is
expected to be here next year.
Marthe Haden
"Cotton," as she is generally called by her friends, showed us
all how to play forward. She can throw a goal in any position and very
few times does she miss them. We all like her fine and could not get
along without her.
Boys'
Basket Ball Team
William Shell
Bill was one our most dependable forwards this year. He could always be
relied upon to throw a goal when it was needed and to block his
opponent's throw which was not needed.
Mr. P. H. Ramsey (Coach)
It was due to Mr. Ramsey at the Y.M.C.A. that our team showed up so
well. By his efforts we were able to cope with some first class teams.
The High School appreciates his work with the boys.
Hamilton Garner
"Ham" was our star forward, throwing many goals for C.H.S. He
showed up well in all the games and we feel proud of him because he did
his best to uphold C.H.S.
Randal Cooksey (Captain)
Randle was captain of our squad this year and did much work towards
victory. He was noted for his tireless playing and cheerful spirit. He
graduates and we will certainly lose a great basket ball man.
Dan Comfort
"D. Boone" was a good player and played well. He is liked by
all and we feel sure that he will continue to be liked. No doubt he will
be better next year and then the opponents of C.H.S. had better beware.
Harrison Jackson
Jackson was our fiery guard and he was some player. He struck terror to
the hearts of the opponents of C.H.S. He was always clean and fair in
his playing and for this reason was a great favorite.
Ben Dave Allen
"Stookie," so called because of his height, made us a fitting
center. He was sure of goals and made many a point for C.H.S. It was a
rare thing for his opponent to put one by "Stook." We feel
sure of a great team next year with him as center.
The
Baseball Team of 1919
Mr. Jacobs
As Mr. Jacobs was also our baseball coach, we cannot say anything better
about him than we did in connection with the track team. His efforts
made our team a winning one, and we are sure of a better team next year
with him as our coach.
Will Miller, Third Base (Captain)
"Bud," after returning from the Navy, came back to C.H.S. to
play a little ball. He was elected captain by his team-mates and made a
good one. Because of his wonderful hitting ability, he won most of our
games for us. Sure, he will be here next year.
Edens Hyndman, Manager
No doubt you all know this fellow. Having some previous experience, he
wanted to be manager and so, got elected. No doubt he thinks he made a
good one and he has.
Ed. M. Polk, Pitcher
Ed. M. Polk was a terror to the opposing batsman. He fanned them all
alike. He was also a good batter and figured largely in our many
victories.
Charles Holloway, First Base
Holloway was our reliable first baseman (at times). He never missed one
(unless Archer threw it too hard) and was a regular wonder at the bat.
We are depending on him for our first baseman for 1920.
Wilma Archer, Short-Stop, Pitcher
Behold our speedy short-stop and classy pitcher. He was one of our best
players, being fast on the bases and fast in the field. He was an
excellent batter, hitting many two-baggers, three-baggers and home runs.
We hope to hold him till next year.
Ben Dave Allen, Catcher
This man is all right. We have never seen a better catcher or a lazier
one. He never struck out (?) or made an error. We hope he will be here
next year to furnish amusement for the team.
Arthur Caldwell, Right Field
Arthur is known to all our fans because of his wonderful ability in
catching fly balls, and sometimes he hits one, too. He is our regular
right fielder and we believe he is the best to be found.
Curtis Thomas
Curtis did not win a regular place on the team. He was used as an out
fielder in a few games and proved his worth. He is a fine fellow and
well liked by all. He will be here next year and we are sure that he
will be a first class man.
David Kelton
Very seldom do you find a ball player like Dave. He was our star
substitute. He will be as good next year as he was this and then he will
be worth having on our team.
John Underwood
John made us a good left fielder. He was a fast outfielder and a fair
batter. As this was his first tryout for the team, he must have ability
in order to win a regular place on the "nine."
Ned Rankin, Center Field
Here is the center fielder of C.H.S. He is known in the baseball world
as the "king of center fielders," being excelled only by Ty
Cobb, Tris Speaker, and a few other old heads. He is a good fielder and
a dangerous batter.
Dan Comfort
Dan came out as a second baseman and with a little more training would
have made a regular infielder. In the few games in which he took part he
showed himself a real ball player. Next year we will have him, no doubt,
and he will be a regular.
Hamilton Garner
"Ham" was used as a substitute fielder, taking part however,
in only a few games. He was both a fair fielder and batter.
Charlie Gregory
Charlie was one of our most faithful men. He never missed a practice,
but for some reason he was never allowed to play. He is a fine ball
player and no doubt would have shown up to good advantage had he been
given a chance.
The
Track Team of 1919
Harrison Jackson
Jackson made us a good track man this year. Besides being a fast runner
he was a good pole vaulter and high jumper. He is a good fellow and well
liked by all. He went to T.C.U. and S.M.U. meets, where he qualified in
the high jump, pole vault, 220 hurdles and 440-yard dash. He won second
place at T.C.U. in high jump, hurdles and 440-yard dash.
Hobson Sitton
Hob was one of our main stays this season. In the county meet he took
five first places and in the district meet at Waxahachie he won the
hurdle race, the pole vault and several races. At the University of
Texas he took second place in the 220-yard hurdles. His other victories
are too numerous to mention. Qualified in all preliminaries but did not
place in the finals at T.C.U. Won third in 220 hurdles and pole vault at
S.M.U. He won his first gold medal to be won in the State meet by tying
the State record in the 220 hurdles at A & M.
Willie Ray Dorsey (Manager)
"Kid Dorsey" was a fast man on the track team. As we have lost
trace of his many victories, of course we cannot name them. He is a fine
sport and is universally liked. He won second place in the mile in the
county meet and also third place in the 120 hurdles.
Sam Ingram
Sam is a fast 110-yard, 220 and 440-yard man. He took part in the
county, district and a few other meets and gave his opponents a run for
their money. He was on the relay team and we have our doubts as t
whether it could have been won without him. He took first place in the
440-yard dash and second in the 220-yard dash in the county meet. He was
second in the 100 and 220-yard dashes and first in the 440-yard dash in
the district meet. He qualified in all preliminaries but did not place
in the finals at T.C.U. and S.M.U.
Randle Cooksey
Randle came out for practice too late to get in sufficient training,
nevertheless, he showed up well in the county meet, taking first place
in the 220 hurdles and second place in the pole vault and 120 hurdles.
He was prevented from going to district meet on account of being taken
sick just before this event came off.
David Davis
David is our half-mile man. He easily won the race in the county and
district meets. At T.C.U. he came out fourth. He improves every year and
some day will break the world's record. He showed up well at all the
State meets but did not place in any event.
Bowden McNutt
Bowden came out for track this year and gave a good account of himself.
His specialty was the 100-yard dash. In the county and district meets he
showed well. He went to the T.C.U. and S.M.U. meets, where he qualified
in the preliminaries in the 100 and 220-yard dashes but did not place in
the finals.
Mr. John Jacobs
We can safely say that Mr. Jacobs is one of the best coaches to be found
anywhere. By his hard work he developed a winning track team for C.H.S.
He is a great athlete himself and knows just how to train the boys. He
is a favorite with the boys because he is one of them.
Fred Hodge
"Big Fred" is one of our best track men. Many of us have seen
him win the mile race. This year he proved his worth by helping us to
win many track events. He won second place in the half-mile at the
county meet and was also a member of the winning relay team.
Davis Montford
"Puny" is a strong man of C.H.S. Those of you who have seen
him throw the shot will not doubt indorse this statement. He made a good
showing in all the meets he entered. He went to T.C.U. and S.M.U. meets
but did not quality for the finals in the half-mile or shot put. He took
both second places in the broad jump and shot put and third place in the
half-mile.
Ben Dave Allen
Behold another strong man. "Stookie" was an expert with the
discus, winning the county meet easily. He also took a place in the
district meet. As he gets taller, no doubt he can throw the discus much
farther.
Milton Chilcoat
"Goobits" is the leading mile runner in this district. He
easily won the county an district meets, but in the higher class meets
he got up against some seasoned mile runners and did not show up so
well. "Goob" went to the T.C.U., S.M.U. and State meets; he
qualified in the preliminaries but did not place in the finals. Won
first place in the mile in district meet.
Lloyd Thomas
"Doc," as some call him, tried to break the record in the
100-yard dash. In the county meet he won the 220-yard dashes and a few
others. In the district meet he won the 220-yard dash. As he is a
Senior, we will lose a very fast track man. He qualified in all
preliminaries but did not place in the finals at T.C.U., S.M.U., A.
& M., and the State.
Popularities
Explanation of "Popularities"
A contest was held at the beginning of the Spring Term for the election
of the prettiest, cutest and most popular girls and the most popular
boys. These were Elizabeth Hoover, Frances Dunn and Mary Frances Johnson
and Randle Cooksey. They were elected by a popular vote of the entire
student body.
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