TYLER HIGH SCHOOL - THE ALCALDE - 1915 Tyler, Smith County, Texas ************************************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lawrence E. Oliver - loliver@tyler.net March 2, 2001 ************************************************************************ The transcription of this book has been accomplished by the kind permission of Nila S & Frank S Glenn, who provided the copy of the 1915 Alcalde. ************************************************************************ TYLER HIGH SCHOOL - THE ALCALDE - 1915 Volume 6 In 1915 Published annually by the student body of the Tyler High School, Tyler, Texas Price -- 75 cents: by mail 85 cents Horace Thomasson, manager DEDICATION: To him who is ever been the pupil's friend, helper, and teacher, who has always had for us a kind and helpful word and who is loved in honored by all his pupils, to Mr. C. H. Rutledge we respectfully dedicate this volume of the Alcalde. TO OUR BOARD: We desire to thank the school board for so greatly extending the services of the high school by the edition of the departments of domestic science, domestic guard and manual training; for the splendidly equipped gymnasiums; the kindly advice and generous support given us in our various student enterprises; for their time so unselfishly given and their goodly offices so often employed in raising our school to its present high standard of efficiency. ALCALDE STAFF: Albert R. Young, Editor-In-Chief Morris B. Thomasson, Business Manager ASSISTANTS: Opal Porter Geraldine Boone Ike Crutcher Nathan Goldstucker Katy Waterman Lovey Roberts Marjorie Goodman Maureen Littlejohn Pat H. Beaird FORWARD: Dear patrons and sister schools: we wish to extend you our hearty greetings. And we sincerely hope that you shall find some pleasure in our little book. Our work is amateur as you will find, but it came from earnest and faithful workers. THE OLD HIGH SCHOOL VS. THE NEW: Close your eyes a moment and call of the image of the old high school. What do you see? A dilapidated, rusty looking, old brick building, with broken windows and worn steps, an old plowshare hanging in one of the front upstairs windows as a substitute for a Bell. Inside you see the plaster out in places, waltz this figured with pictures and names, desk broken and mule aided in every conceivable way, no adequate place to assemble the student body, an old tin roof that rattles so in the winds that you think the building is coming down about your ears (which there is danger of), old cracked stoves which are always either too hot or too cold. Now open your eyes and see the new building, a beautiful, up-to-date structure fitted throughout with electricity and running water. Where John once beat upon a plowshare with a hammer, he now merely presses a button. Modern desks, tented walls, frescoed ceilings, beautiful pictures, an assembly capacity off holding eight hundred people, and office for staff on the Alcalde, steam heat, a large gymnasium with four instructors, manual training and domestic science departments, thoroughly fitted out: physics and chemistry laboratories, and a spacious study hall, I'll help to make the dear old T. H. S. one of the best high schools in the state. FACULTY: W. T. Adams, Superintendent R. D. Bryan, Principal Miss Mattie Jones, Literature Miss Lucia Douglas, History Mr. J. B. Bright, Mathematics Mr. C. H. Rutledge, Science Miss Alice Douglas, Latin Miss Koch, German Mr. R. J. Ratliff, Latin Miss Thatcher, Domestic Science Mr. Belew, Science Miss Urquhart, Literature THE FOLLOWING ENTRIES ARE NEXT TO PICTURES OF THE FACULTY: Superintendent W. T. Adams Principal R. D. Bryan; Mathematics; Indiana Normal, State Normal, State University, Chicago University. "He doeth little kindness which must leave un-done or despised." Miss Koch; German; University of Iowa. "A rare flower." Mr. J. B. Bright; Mathematics; East Texas Normal College. "I've always been called 'Bright'." Miss Mattie Jones; Literature; Peabody College, University Of Chicago, University Of Colorado. "Concentrate your thoughts." Mr. R. J. Ratliff; Latin; Baylor University, A. B. "Truly a Latin scholar." Miss Alice Douglas; Latin; University of Texas. "She never uses Slang." Mr. Belew; Science; Baylor University, A. B. "The student's friend." Miss Urquhart; Literature; University Of Chicago, Winchester Normal College, Southwest Texas State Normal. "Dearie; Dearie; Dearie." Mr. C. H. Rutledge; Science; Baylor University, A. B. "A Man of kindnesses and brains." Miss Lucia Douglas; History; University Of Nashville, University Of Chicago. "She loves all history." Miss Thatcher; Domestic Science; College Industrial Arts, Denton, Texas. 1915 SENIORS, TYLER, TEXAS: SENIOR FAREWELL: Seniors are we And land to be To enter life prepared. But though we're glad, We also are sad In leaving friends endeared. We start to day To map our way Along life's weary beat. And never more As we did before Our childhood days we'll meet. We've played and won In this game of fun Of getting an education. But the gambol of life Awaits our strife And we hold no hesitation. -- A. Y. ' 15. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Katie Waterman, President Maureen Littlejohn, Vice President Ruth Hambrick, Secretary Joseph Roberts, Treasurer Lovie Roberts, Prophet Marion Seeton, Arts SENIOR CLASS HISTORY: The class, now known as the "Senior Kindergarten," was initiated into the T. H. S. in nineteen hundred and eleven, there being at that time, between one hundred and twenty-five and thirty pupils, all of which were endowed with remarkable intellect and brilliant minds (as well as soon noticed in their chance year when - but I am in too big a hurry to get to a more important epoch in their history to notice them in their unimportant state.) We had all learned before reaching the Tyler high school that we would be called "freshies," and be of very little importance except as objects up on which are more sedate and dignified seniors would take revenge, for any harm done them by anyone. We have found, through, since reading "Julius Caesar" with Miss Mattie, "a friend should bear a friends infirmaties," that they were wiser, had learned to keep their minds from wandering, and were more able to concentrate them, without being compelled to chase their thoughts. When the curtain rose and we came fullest upon the sophomore platform to make paramount, we missed the genial smiles and happy laughter of some who thought they might reach ambitions go much sooner via general offices or T. C. C., and had diminished our jolly band by their unexpected flight. Our most preeminent episode during this season, was a suffragette campaign, in which several of our most honorable teachers, such as Miss Douglas and Miss Andrews, joined with the movement. A most notable flight occurring between Mr. Gideon and several of the boys. Thanks to the superior knowledge and wise judgment of those few, however, most of our fair sex are now more favorably inclined in that direction, furthermore we are certain that in a few years we will be able to - (but there I'm off the track again.) "Juniors", how the word brings happy memories, first, of the great carnival, given on the T. H. S. Campus, confetti, sideshows, greatest minstrels ever witnessed by living eyes, May-pole dance, and ever so many attractions, which taken together resulted in starting the junior bank account. In this grade our most famous geometry class was started, one that was destined to run through the tenth and eleven grades before he penetrated the "Teakwood domes" of many of our star students. At last we carved out our passage of success to the hall of the notorious seniors. What found hopes have been, both displaced and realized. What wonderful air castles blown away by the mere instigation of those that have survived the toils and hardships of the last three years how infinitesimal we appear upon the horizon, compared with a retrospective glance of our first imaginations of seniors. Our first deed was to make an order for class range and pins, but because of some not attending the meeting that afternoon, a second- order had to be made. Then the long, dreary, wearisome months of waiting, because of the "hard times" and the inability of some to remember that they owed a debt. They came, however, after so long that time, and not a senior now dare's leave his home without his pin or ring to signify his superior rank. The addition of the "student News", is a new item of the high schools curriculum. Through it we are able to keep in touch with the different members of our class and criticize their conduct to the utmost. The last week in February is a most noted one to the entire school. Mr. Bryant introduced the "marching system". We met it with a smile, although deep down in our hearts we despised, and we hope to live to see the coming generations of the high school, more ladylike and gentlemen like, so that they will not have to Dearie the humiliation of "lining up," while the "passerby's" look on and laugh. Numerous other odd physiognomies might be added to this list, but owing to lack of space, I will end this eventful history. Of course we went through the usual graduation exercises, and landed "pel Mel" in the midst of life, with his rolling billows and dashing waves, each wending his separate path through the trials and tribulations of this world that the same time caressing the memories of T. H. S. with all of its teachers. -- M. L. SENIORS: Lante Wilson; First Honor Pupil, Girls Debating Club; "She attains what ere she aims at." Odessa Anderson; Second Honor, Debating Club; "A silent tongue does not bespeak a fool." Annie Lee Lambright; Debating Club; "A. Rosebud set with willful thorns." Opal Porter; Full Of The Honor Pupil, Debating Club, B. B. Team, Alcalde Staff, Student News Staff; "Admired by all." Sunshine Pope; Debating Club, Glee Club, B. B. Squad; "Her life is as her name." Ruth Hambrick; Debating Club, Glee Club, Class See'y; "A dainty maiden, - she." Nellie Mae Smith; Girls Debating Club; "Patience marks for every action." Marion Sneed; Debating Club, N. Y. U., Football Team, Athletic Club, Manager Carnival; "A rough exterior but a kind heart." Mary Kilfoyle; Debating Club, Glee Club, German Club; "I never trouble trouble." Marjorie Goodman; Debating Club, Athletic Club, B. B. Team, Alcalde And Students News Staff; "First in service." Marion Goldstucker; German Club, Debating Club; "A serious mind." Norma Burnett; Girls Debating Club, Glee Club, Athletic Club, B. B. Team; "Is it a sin to flirt?" Bryan Marsh; Debating Club, Football Team; "I love the ladies." Josephine Taylor; Girls Debating Club, German Club; "She was extravagant with her words." Albert Young; Debating Club, Football Team, Editor Alcalde, Business Manager Student News, President Athletic Club, Representative Debater, Glee Club; "Practical business is in itself an education." Inez Anderson; Girls Debating Club; "A maiden among many." Florence Gorman; Debating Club; "Her eyes reflect her soul." Iva Henry; Debating Club, Glee Club, B. B. Team; "All you knew her loved her." Jacob Eisen; Debating Club, German Club, Football Team; "Might choose the harder road." Hattie Fleschner; Fifth Honor, Debating Club, German Club; "She always studies." Betty Pinkerton; Debating Club, German Club; "God loves a cheerful heart." Fred Baldwin; Debating Club, German Club; "I strive to reach the highest." Katy Waterman; President Senior Class, Alcalde And Student News Staff, Debating Club, Preliminary Debater, Athletic Club; "Oh! The sadness of her sadness when she is sad." Margaret Smith; President Debating Club, Glee Club, Intermediate Debater; "Exceedingly wise, fair spoken, and persuading." Bonnie Bryant; Girls Debating Club, German Club; "Her eyes speak when her lips are silent." Grace Simpson; Debating Club, Athletic Club, Glee Club; "Her name is an expression of her every movement." Morgan Oden; Debating Club, N. Y. U., German Club, Baseball Team; "A true son of chivalry." Cade Smith; Debating Club, German Club, N. Y. U., Athletic Club; Debating Club, Glee Club; "He valueth his opinion." Geraldine Boone; Girls Debating Club, Athletic Club, Glee Club, B. B. Team; "She does not lack expression." Pat Beaird; President Debating Club, Athletic Club, N. Y. U., Alcalde Staff, Representative Debater; "He would a fishing go." Lila Allison; Girls Debating Club, Athletic Club, B. B. Team, Glee Club; "Low is her voice and sweet." Elizabeth Pirtle; Debating Club, German Club; "Quietness charms all." Grace Kendrick; Debating Club; "Her sunny smile was charming." Mary Allen; Girls Debating Club, Athletic Club, Glee Club; "She doth argue." Tom Collier; Third Honor Pupil, Debating Club, N. Y. U., Football Team, Baseball Team; "Love is but a passing dream." Gladys Thedford; Debating Club; "I deal much in rare knowledge." Lovic Roberts; Debating Club, Glee Club; "She is ever conscious of her charms." Lois Holland; Debating Club, German Club; "She spared not words." Marion Seeton; Debating Club, Alcalde Staff; "Fickle minded maiden." Horace Thomasson; Debating Club, Football Team, Baseball Team, Business Manager Alcalde, Student News Staff, German Club; "He thinks more of others than himself." Joseph Roberts; Debating Club; Baseball Team, N. Y. U., Athletic Club, Glee Club; "A society life for me." Louise Marsh; Debating Club, Glee Club; "beauty is nature's brag." T. Royal Smith; Debating Club, Football Team, Baseball Team, Glee Club, Athletic Club; "The Lord helps those who help themselves." Kathleen Coker; Girls Debating Club; "A maiden of rare beauty." Lucile Holmes; Debating Club; "I love not men, but man." Ella Mae Fletcher; Secretary Of Debating Club, Glee Club; "Modesty was the greatest of her charms." Francis Prestwood; Debating Club, Glee Club; "She loveth oratory." Alex Woldert; President N. Y. U., Baseball Team, Athletic Club, Debating Club; "He spendeth wisely." Royal Philips; Secretary Debating Club, N. Y. U.; "So young and yet so wise." Maurine Littlejohn; Debating Club, Glee Club, Class Staff; "She speaks an indefinite deal of nothing." Gladys Corbin; Girls Debating Club; "Did you see a man?" Lena Verner; Debating Club; "I came for purpose." Homer Brown; Debating Club, Baseball Team, Football Team, N. Y. U., Glee Club; "I mix my work with a little pleasure." Nathan Goldstucker; Captain Football Team, Baseball Team, Debating Club, German Club, Glee Club; "Is love blind?" Israel Morein; Debating Club, Baseball Team, Football Team, N. Y. U., German Club, Athletic Club; "Ich ga bibble." Gus Taylor; Debating Club German Club; "Books are not my chief concern." Louise Loving; Debating Club, B. B. Team, Athletic Club; "Few who knew her understand her." SENIOR WRITE-UPS SNATCHES FROM A SENIORS DIARY New York City, January 1, 1920. "Bachelor maid's apartment." Today we started our long anticipated journey, a trip across the water. It makes us very proud (even old maid's are proud of themselves) to feel that we have saved enough to take this wonderful trip. We have worked diligently though, for the past four years. Maurine Littlejohn has rather overtaxed her nerves teaching school and many nights Marion Seeton has had to buy kerosene oil to watch the daubs of scenery colors off her face, - often times students mistake her face for their easel. And I'm just an old maid music teacher, that's all. But now we're going to have a year of holidays and happiness. We're all packed and ready to start - I wonder what Newsweek and bring back to our cozy little apartment - well, we will see. January 2, 1920, Steamer Washington. Yesterday was full of surprises as we started up the gangplank of the ship we saw Captain Alex Woldert, a great, big, handsome fellow, who almost cried at seeing us, especially as Maurine was with us. He told us that he had joined the Navy for he had loved the water so that he could not resist. He related to us something of many of our schoolmates, but said that he saw them often, and that one was Horace Thomasson, who is now one of his "sailor boys" and in whom we afterwards saw a wonderful change. January 8, 1920 My, what a fine trip we ahead across the water - we land today at 3:30 PM and not one of us have even complained. Last night we danced for awhile with Captain Alex, and 0h, I haven't told you before that we met our chum, Joseph Roberts, who is just as handsome as ever, and a fine dancer. He has been with us continually; he is quite a "dude." This is our steamer trip for a while. January 10, 1920, London, England What a grand place is London, so quaint and so picturesque. Last night we went to the old theater "London," paid $5 for a seat. The orchestra was fine, but when the curtain rose, we found to our astonishment, that the opera company called "the Royal-Smith operated company," was composed of Royal Philips, (T.) Royal Smith, Cade Smith, Nellie Mae Smith and Margaret Smith. They displayed wonderful talent as actors. The special feature between acts was a spotlight danced by Louise Marsh. January 23, 1920, Paris, France. On the way to Paris we saw the famous Secret Service agent for the United States, namely Annie Lee Lambright. She has won world renown for her dangerous exploits. In our first tour of the city we saw on the first corner, Grace Kendrick, a lady preacher. She was preaching her special sermon, which was to definitely locate Heaven. She were received much valuable knowledge from Ms. Jones in the discussion of "Paradise Lost." On the very next recorder was Israel Morein with his monkey and hand organ; also his wife, Hattie Fleschner, selling onions at five cents a bunch. One of the most touching talks I have ever heard was by Mary Kilfoyle this morning when she saw us. She is here poverty stricken, but an artist whom the world will recognize as great someday. What a small world, but what a very strange one! February 3, 1920, Hong Kong, China. Little book, have I been neglecting you? Nothing of importance has occurred until today, although we have come from Paris to Hong Kong. This morning as we were riding around in the cute little cart, we saw one who looked very familiar to us; it was Lilah Allison, the wife of a sailor in China. She said she loved the strangeness of this land and her husband too. She carried us to see Gladys Corbin, now a missionary in China. As we came from her home, we, worn out from excitement and pleasure, saw coming down the street on an auto a sign reading, "from here to there, 5c." It was a jitney. We hailed it and found that the driver was the beautiful Miss Iva Henry. She has amassed quite a fortune in this profession. March 1, 1920. Today we took a pleasure trip on the Dead Sea, and there we found Miss Geraldine Boone, a lovely love-pirate. March 2, 1920. A month has passed. After three months in the old world, today we start for home - America - we three prim old maids have decided to return by California, Colorado, and Texas, yes, we are going to visit Tyler. Won't that be fine? April 10, 1920. San Francisco, Cal. On American soil at last in beautiful San Francisco. We had a "lovely" time in Europe, and there the sights were great and beautiful; but we were glad to see a street thronged with "our" people. May 1, 1920. A flower festival was held today after the parade had passed we saw an immense crowd gathered on a corner. We feared something had happened to a float or decorated vehicles, so we investigated and found that two men were fighting over a game. Nathan Goldstucker and Marion Sneed - then we remembered that they had frequently practiced this game under the desk in school. A lecture on woman's suffrage being much advertised we went at the appointed hour. We went into the auditorium were a large crowd had gathered and there was Lanta, yes, Lanta Wilson - lecturing on woman's suffrage, and why girls should not be sentimental. She had received such helpful knowledge in her school days from Ms. Jones. May 20, 1920. Returning from California and while our train was delayed several hours, we saw a movie company taking pictures. We recognize the among them some of our schoolmates Marjorie Goodman, Norma Burnett, Opal Porter, Ella Mae Fletcher, Lois Holland, Mary Allen and Homer Brown. They were frantic about their work. June 5, 1920, Denver, Colorado. In Denver these two weeks, we have seen another friend and senior mate, Josephine Taylor, the most famous woman aeroplanist ever known so daring that it makes one shiver to watch her. We did enjoy the ring of her experiences. June 8, 1920, Denver. Yesterday we took the trip up the mountains and away of almost in the clouds was a little hermitage in which dwelled Louise Loving, translating and scanning "vergil." She asked us about Mr. Ratliff. July 4, 1920. Isn't it fine to be so near home, just a half-hour, and we will reach Dallas then to Tyler. July 7, 1920, Tyler, Texas. What a great big loan in our throats when we heard the brakemen scream "Tyler, Tyler." We spend the day yesterday in Dallas with our friend, Ruth Hambrick, who is the wife of the Latin teacher in the Dallas high school, formerly of T. H. S. She came to Tyler with us for a short visit. Today we saw Dr. Fred Baldwin with Miss Pope, who has become the "sunshine of his life". They were very happy, but Gus Taylor is pining away on account of the loss of sunshine. Katy Waterman is the leading lady in a Texas minstrel company. She was in Tyler on a visit too. She told us that Kathleen Coker and Frances Prestwood were the wives of farmers living upon adjoining farms near Troup. We called them up and told them to come to Tyler for a few days, which they joyously did, and we girls had a dinner given to us by some of our old friends and teachers. We talked of old times, and of the Bakers' Dozen, which was a delight to all of us. The absent members were spoken of and after dinner we got out the Alcalde of 1915 and were looking at the pictures of our classmates. Marian, Maurine were telling of those we had seen, when we come to the pictures of David Briggs, Miss Lucia told us that he was still earnestly laboring over a local history of Pine Springs. August 20, 1920. To leave Tyler, the home of our girlhood joys, proved our most difficult task. The endearing scenes of our school days come crowding like a mighty host upon us, and we take leave of our former friends and teachers with a feeling of one ostracized from his native land. Farewell, beautiful town of Tyler, it is a sad farewell, for Breathes there a Tylerite with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, It is my own, my native town, Whose heart hath ne'er within him burned, As homeward his footsteps he hath turned From wondering only foreign strand. August 26, 1920, St. Louis, Mr. Our sojourn in St. Louis has been very brief for Maurine soon must begin her daily trend of grinding out English to those who need it and both Marion and I will be quite as busy except in different ways. We learned that Tyler that Betty Pinkerton was the leading surgeon in the Baptist Sanitorium here; so we went to see her, and met her two most patient and skillful nurses: Bonnie Bryant and Elizabeth Pirtle. We congratulate them, and as we were taking our leave they told us that the large beautiful building a few blocks away was in orphans home founded and conducted by Marion Goldstucker. We went to see her, and she was "awfully" happy with her sweet work. Yesterday at the St. Louis exposition we heard a voice that sounded very familiar to us and found Odessa Anderson screaming in her mighty small voice, "curio, curio". After a few minutes talk we went inside and there, yes, honestly, we saw with our own eyes, Inez Anderson, the fattest living lady. We also talked with Lena Verner, a Red Cross nurse there. August 29, 1920. In Chicago yesterday we got into a taxi to go to the hotel and as we drove up State Street, our taxi knock down a Catholic nun. A great big policeman ran to her. He stated that we were arrested, and as he did so, he look up at us - it was Morgan Oden. And the pretty little nun who he held unconscious in his arms was Florence Gorman. We were grateful to find she had only been badly shaken. We five talked for hours a bout Tyler and our school notes, then bade them farewell. As we walked into the lobby of the beautiful hotel, we met Bryan Marsh. We exchange experiences - his were a trip to Mars in and aeroplane made by himself. He explained to us many of the heavenly bodies which had been in history to us and even to our teacher, Prof. Rutledge. August 31, 1920, Washington, D.C. Simply walking on air today. On our arrival, a charming woman met us in a big black limousine. She, Grace Simpson, is the wife of the president of United States, Mr. Pat H. Beaird. Bryan had telegraph them of our coming. An elaborate entertainment was given in the White House in our honor. September 12, 1920, Philadelphia, Penn. Arrived here today at 2:00, our train leaves 6; thirty minutes longer to wait. Across the street from here is the courthouse. Here they were holding court, and according to the instructions given us in our last school days, we decided to attend court here. The two leading lawyers were Lucille Holmes and Gladys Thedford. (What do you think of that?) September 12, 1920. At last we are on the very train carrying us for New York City. And guess who the conductor is? None other than our friend, Albert Young. He is as jolly as ever, and of course we have had a happy time telling him of our experiences and whom we had seen and talk to - and just then we realized we had seen every member of our class except one, and Albert told us that he, Thomas Collier, was in the jungles of Africa teaching the natives to be "civil" to engineers, and while defending himself with his spondees. What a life for such a handsome young man to lead. New York, N. Y., September 13, 1920. Back home, and what a wonderful year, then a few more days of vacation, then work begins anew. And now a wish that every reader may in some way experience the joy that we have had. LOVIC ROBERTS. SENIOR JOKES: Pat Beaird - They say love is blind. Tom Collier - A girl would sure have to be blind for you to get her. Pat Beaird - Self bragging is half scandal even if you can't get one, Tom. No green moss is gathered by Rolling Stones, but greenbacks may be gathered by rolling bones. Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went, The lamb was sure to go. She took it to the laboratory one day. And now it is no more, For what he thought was H20 was H2S04. Israel Morein - Tell me, T. Roy, why is George Washington called the father of his country? T. Roy Smith - Ah, go on, when I get to heaven, I'll ask him. Israel Morein - And what if George Washington is not in heaven? T. Roy Smith - Then you will have the pleasure of asking him. Morgan Oden - The people in Mexico must be pretty rizzy by this time. Cade Smith - Why? Morgan Oden - As a consequence of going through so many revolutions. Tom Collier - Joe, do you know the latest? Joe Roberts - What is it? Town Collier - A tack can stand on its head all day without getting dizzy or red in the face. Miss Jones - lovie, why did Milton write "Sampson Agonistes?" Lovie Roberts - Because he was antagonized by Sampson. Anyone finding a pony in school will please return it to the livery stable as school is no place for him. Miss Mattie - David, correct this sentence: "it ain't Monday today." David Briggs - "It isn't Monday today." Miss Mattie - "Why don't you use ain't." David Briggs - "Because there ain't such a word." Katy W. - (in Latin) "And they are silent and stand about on their ears." Latin teacher - "Albert can you translate?" Albert Y. - "Yes'um, and they are silent and stand up holding their ears." Geraldine B. - (reading) "They stood with ears pricked up." Katy - "They must have been donkeys." Katy W. (at class meeting) - Albert has the floor. Kathleen C. - Oh, my beloved. (?) Chemistry questions: Mr. R. - Copper sulfide plus sulfur equals what? Smart pupil - Cu plus S2 equals profanity. Mr. R. - Prove it. Pupil - Well according to the formula Cu plus S2 equals CuSS. A similar equation is Ki plus S2 equals KiSS. Mr. R. - Albert name the iron ores. Albert Y. - Hematite, heratite, and hug-me-tight. Mr. Bryan to pupil in geometry class - What is an arc? Bright pupil - I don't know the exact definition but I can name three. Mr. Bryan - What? Well, go ahead. Pupil - Plutarch, Joan of Arc, and Noah's Ark. There is a young lady in Missouri, Named Miss Phoebe B. Beebe. If she lost her pet bee, we could say Where can Miss Phoebe B. Beebe's bee be? A canner decidedly canny, Once remarked to his granny: A canner can can anything that he can, What a canner can't can a can can he? Gatha's Gum: Gatha had a piece of gum, She chewed it loud and slow; And everywhere that Gatha went, That gum was sure to go. It followed her to school one day, Which was against the rule; Miss Mattie took it away from her, And chewed it after school. Beth's answer: Miss Lucia (teaching history) - Class, how many of you want to go to heaven? Beth T. - Pa has painted the house and shingled the barn and says weekends go anywhere this summer. SENIORS: Gee, but it is good to be seniors now, And have everyone greet you with a bow. Even the faculty look upon us with respect, And are very careful lest they neglect. The superintendent is as nice as can be For we are seniors now you see. But I for one will be glad when out of school, For I am tired of obeying the golden rule, And staying up late at night to finish an essay, That is due some teacher the following day, Or have to miss an auto ride To study about hydrogen-sulphide, And at night hit the floor with a terrible jar To find you have been dreaming of the Civil War. Mention Latin and everyone will run Saying with Virgil, I am gladly done. Of course my English, I surely adore, But morning exercises are truly a bore. And when we leave this dear old school, As according to our fixed rule. We have saved our outlines and essays dear To give to the seniors of the next year. -- Inez Anderson '15. HOW THE SENIORS RANK: once upon a time, in fact, about two years before our new high school building was completed, an exceedingly large freshman class entered the old high school building and began the painful effort of toiling upward. Little was then thought of this ignorant crowd of first-year pupils and no one held a moment supposition that this was the banner class of the school. But nevertheless it proved to be, no one doubts for a moment at the present, that the 1915 senior class is the greatest class that has ever made its exit from the high school. Even in its infancy this class held a marked respect in the minds of the entire student body and also the teachers, but as the class progressed, respect grew to wonder and from wonder to admiration, until at the present time this class in all the heights of the glory is "worshipped" with a feeling that contains respect, wonder, and admiration all combined by all the pupils and teachers. What! Did I hear you say we were bragging? Friend, you're mistaken, we're not overrating ourselves, we have improved tobacco we say, which proof we will give you further on in this underestimated narrative (I put all this adhered to hold a reader's attention and to fill up space). Now the 1915 senior class is not only the largest class that has ever graduated from the high school, but without a doubt it is the most brilliant. Never in the history of the school have so many scholarly people graduated from it. We do not hesitate to entertain to believe that we have within our midst man who will someday be governors and presidents; we have orators who we believe will someday outrank even Caesar and Cicero; and many poets who if they care to, will surpass even Virgil himself. We have the most beautiful girls and the most handsome boys of the school and we think of the state. We are the first class in Tyler and I think of the work to successfully introduced the high school carnival which we started in our junior year. We are the first class in Tyler as well as in this part of the state that has ever edited a student newspaper, which paper we edited this year and made a success of it, and also we have edited an annual, which far surpasses any annual of previous years; we are the second to ever graduated from the new building, which has inspired us greatly, and the first senior class to ever have the advantages of the new departments, namely, domestic science, manual training and gymnasium work. Now friend, after you have weighed each and every one of these facts and have seen the intelligent look on the seniors faces, if you are not one of the previous year's graduates, I believe you will heartily agree with me when I say the 1915 senior class is the greatest class than ever strode forth from the high school onto the stage of life. -- "one who is one." SENIOR POEM: Oh, time's hard hand may guide us all through devious, winding ways, but treasured safe, beyond his power are the dreams of high school days. And though he drifts us far and wide, O'er life's wild, rushing stream, forever there shall dwell with us fond thoughts for old '15. And when bright fame about some brow, her Laurel, wreath shall twine Kind memories for the favored one within our hearts shall shine. While close beside these happy thoughts, some sparkling day shall come, Too whispered tales of noble needs which yet remain unsung. But 'round about these visions gay, one fairer still shall cling; So for the teachers cheering words our grateful praise shall ring. And when the world shall sweep was forth to toss us on its breast, Oh, may their blessings, warm and true upon our heads than rest. Oh, may the days on many dials pass, e'er some tolling bell, Shall summon one from out our midst, where we must say: "farewell." -- Lanta Wilson 1916 JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS 10 A: Tom Walter, James Burnett, Will Hanson, Clyde Ingram, Joel Gentry, Joe Herrin, Philip Golenternek, Alfred Johnson, Gillis Campbell, Minnie Yarborough, Ruth Haney, Julia Perry, Gathia McFarland, Letia Yarborough, Nathalia Liebreich, Minnie Allen, Segie Stone, Beth Tukesbury, Wayne Dean. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Joel Gentry, president Julia Perry, vice president Gillis Campbell, Secretary Ruth Haney, treasurer JUNIOR CLASS 10 B.: John Hendricks, like Crutcher, Robert Hamilton, John Parker, Hudson McMinn, George Liebe, Ruth Wiggins, Annie Bonner McClendon, Nellie Ford, Mabel Ford, Rosie Klein, Lucille Caldwell, Cornelia Douglas, Genevieve Garnett, Lorena King, Marie Maude Reese, Kate Phillips, Anna B. Salmond, Patience McClendon, Leah Long, Gladys Artis, Willie Bell Fuller, Reba Martin, Carrie Mae Langford. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Ike Crutcher, president George Liebe, vice president Mabel Ford, Secretary-treasurer JUNIOR WRITE-UPS Mr. Rutledge (in physics class) - "The closer you get the stronger the attraction." Do you suppose Mr. Getty could learn me the blacksmith's trade? He might teach me it. Minnie Yarborough, reciting the life of Irving - his mother was an Englishman. Laugh and the school laughs with you, get sore and they'll laugh some more. Mr. Belew -Horace would be a good pitcher if he were not so wild. Wayne Dean - Ugh, that is just the nature of the brute. Socialism Cola Julia, who is an anti-socialist - Reba, if you had two English notebooks, would you give may one? Reba - Most assuredly, Julia dear. Julia - If you had two translations of Virgil would you give me one? Reba - Sure Mike. Julia -If you had two pencils, which you give me one? Reba very heatedly - Belle, I would not. You know I have two pencils. Joe Herrin - Say, Gillis, what's the best thing to do for a nightmare? Gillis Campbell - Give her a dose of turpentine, take over her harness and let her go. Quoth Mr. Ratliff - You may pride yourself in your utter lack of enthusiasm, and you may boast about yourself restraining willpower, but there is at least one thing, which if you get into it, you'll find that there are times when you simply can't help being entirely taken up with it. James Burnett - And what is that? Mr. Ratliff - An elevator. If we die and go to heaven, There we'll see the football 'leven But if we die and go to hell, Then we'll make Stewart Irwin spell TYLER. Mr. Rutledge - What is steam? Robert Hamilton - It's water gone crazy with the heat. Freshman - Why have you that bandage around your head? Junior - A thought suddenly struck me. Will H. - Miss Mattie, what is a battelion? Miss Mattie - A what? Will H. - A battelion. Will was trying to ask about battalion. Mr. Rutledge - Wayne, what are the best three media for transmitting sound? Wayne D. - Graphaphone, megaphone and telephone. Miss Mattie - So you have written on both sides of your paper, Philip? Philip G. - Yes, I am preparing for hard times. Mr. Ratliff - George, what composes the Roman Senate? George L. - Senators. 1917 SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE CLASS 9 A: Verenus Hale, Richard Hale, Ross Chitwood, Albert Bell, Howard Summerville, Maurice Lovelady, Edwin Foscue, John Oden, Darwin Joyner, Genevieve Corbin, Edwin Mosby, Bongie Barron, Tom Wilson, Clarence Moore, Michael Goldstucker, Milard Mimms, Raymond Golson, Edwin Gilliam, Solomon Morein, Bernard Gardner, Paul Stone, John Beaird, Anna Lee Estes, Ida Mae Erwin, Lois Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Smiley, Margarite Seeton, Genie Starnes, Marie Shuford, Lena Ginn, Alla Mae Curry, Grady Ferrell, Susie Scott, Mary Gresham, Cathaline Harris, Thelma McGinnis, Ethel Friedlander, Florence Pounds, Nellie Marshall, Lois Estes, Eleanor Brazelton. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Lois Fitzgerald, President Edwin Mosby, Vice President Tom Wilson, Treasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS 9 B.: George Denison, Pane Whisinant, Simon Meyer, Frank Walter, Askew Waterman, Mac Lorance, Ernest Bell, Gilman Cawthorn, Henry Burks, Florence Holland, Mitch Taylor, Francis Matthews, Leon Shuttlesworth, Lois Crawford, Ruby Gage, Julia Cherry, Cornelia Cherry, Maurine Ford, Lexiemae Palmore, Lucretia Reel, Noriene Walker, Ora Brown, Evaline Basham, Virginia Fletcher, Noriene Peerson, Beryl Bulloch. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Maurine Ford, President Florence Holland, Vice President Alliene Jay, Secretary-Treasurer SOPHOMORE WRITE-UPS: Maurine Ford - Did you know that Adam met Eve at a dry goods store? Ruth Haney - No, did he? Maurine Ford - Yes, didn't he meet her at a rib-en-counter? Many humorous incidents occurred not very long ago in Miss Jones literature class. While the class was discussing Milton's Paradise Lost, Miss Jones stated that Satan was cast out of heaven by God (reference the Bible). Some one asked her where was heaven. She said that the school room was not the place to discuss the definite location of heaven and hell. Ms. Jones - What incident in Paradise lost seemed to impress you most? Tom Wilson - Well, when God captured Satan and then let him go. I don't see why God did not keep him while he had him. Miss Mattie also states that hell is represented by - Darwin can't you keep still? Domestic science: My cake is dough, my mush is bad, The coffee is muddy and popovers sad; The cream won't freeze, and pies won't bake; I think some lessons in cookery I'll take. There is only one thing left for me, That is "2" go "2" T. H. S. and "2C" Those girls do things up very fine; There I won't "B" ashamed when guests come "2" dine. --- Exchange. D. J. - Say, if a rich man were not to be very bright, would he be a doughnut? Why is a compliment from a chicken an insult? Because it is foul language. 1918 FRESHMAN FRESHMAN CLASS 8 A: Lizzie Pirtle, George Hill, Raymond Harris, Marvin Carson, Bruce Ezel, Sammie Cohan, Rudolph Rosenstein, Georgie Crow, Artie Wooten, Eulas Hall, Jewel Loving, Lewis Casien, Pearl Adams, Cleo Lacy, Mary Martin, Zula Harmon, Bessie Bryant, Emma Price, Robert Bridges, Bernard Boyd, Lee Edwards, Freddie Fifer, Morris Gans, Willie May White, Lexie Land, Lillian Howell, Geneva King, Uarine Hale, Jessie Barton, Margarette Thompson, Cleota Simons, Marguerite Ross, Johnnie Arrowood, Francis Sledge, Sarah Butler, Vera Williamson, Robert McClendon, Allie Mae Thomasson. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Johnnie Arrowood, President Allie Mae Thomasson, Vice President George Hill, Secretary-Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS 8 B.: Max Krumholz, Joe Alexander, Earl Horton, Solomon Edelman, Alex Bonner, Douglas Logan, Euell Harmon, Julian Brazelton, Egbert Atkins, Maud Castle, Daisie Messerau, Grace Coffin, Lucille Clark, Alice Brogan, Varina Garnett, Minnie Cohan, Mary Walker, Leta Cartledge, Laura Hudson, Ed Gans, Italine Burnette, George Clark, Claude Lyle, Walter Lieb, Hoyt Philips, Herman Lacy, Will Hill, Tom Sneed, Louise Loftin, Ora Belle Burks, Searcy Kendricks, Florence Pinkerton, Ethel Adams, Maggie Lemons, Celestia Burson, Ollie Green. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Ora Belle Burks, President Grace Coffin, Vice President Walter Lieb, Secretary-Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS 8 C: Hilda Manley, Rudolph Wiley, Ernest Wilkes, Clayton Dean, Gahlen Niblack, Cortlandt Frazier, Rozelle Smith, Barbara Birdwell, Louise Gilliam, Richard Bryan, Helen Wadel, Herbert Russell, Vera Laird, Richard Clark, Malga Story, Hyman Golenternek, Cecard Ellis, Florie Covert, Eunis Crow, Lois Philips, Berdie Lawrence, Ollie Ginn, Jewel Pruitt, Margarette Marsh, Dessie Horton, Miss Holmes. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Hilda Manley, President Rozelle Smith, Vice President Louise Gilliam, Secretary FRESHMAN JOKES: Miss L. - Which is the oldest piece of furniture in the world? Hoyt P. -The multiplication table. Why is wit like O. M. B.'s foot? Because brevity is the soul of wit. Sneed -Which travels with the greatest speed, heat or cold? Miss T. - I should say heat. Sneed - Why? Miss T. - Because it is the lightest. Sneed - I wouldn't, I'd say heat travels the fastest because you can catch cold. George C. - Miss Koch, how many sides has a tree? Miss K. - 4 sides: North, South, East and West. George C. - I don't think so. I say it has two sides, inside and outside. What was the first bet ever made? Alphabet. In what part of the church do they ring the bell(e)s? At the altar. What a freshman loves more than life; Takes more than death or moral strife; The poor have, and the rich require; The miser stands, the spendthrift saves, And all men carry to their graves? - Nothing. Lieb wants to know when is a pie like a poet? My answer is when it's "Browning." Wanted to know on what day of the year Geraldine Boone talks the least. My answer is "The shortest." Mr. Gaines wants to know how many young ladies it would take to reach from London to Brighton? About forty-two, because a miss is as good as a mile. What is it that you can't hold ten minutes but is as light as a feather? Your breath. What letter made Queen Bess mind her P's and Q's? (Armada) -R made her. THE NEW DEPARTMENTS WE HAVE: DOMESTIC SCIENCE Too much cannot be said for this valuable branch of school work. The high school is equipped in this line of work, without a doubt, as well as any school in the state. While the above picture shows only one room there are three others, the kitchen, which is furnished with a large gas range, St., hot and cold water, etc. The dining room is furnished with a beautiful table, chairs and other pieces of furniture; it is here that the girls enjoy eating things they have cooked. The sewing room is also nicely furnished with many machines and sewing tables. The classroom kitchen which is shown above speaks for itself. Much progress has been made in these departments during the year, owing to the splendid teacher, Mrs. Thatcher. MANUAL TRAINING Manual Training, though a new feature, is plainly a success in the T. H. S. This is probably due both to the teacher, Mr. Getty, and the thorough manner in which the school board has fitted out this department. The manual training Rome is equipped with a rip-saw, planer, turning lathe, and emory wheel, (all electrically driven) besides a complete and high-grade outfit of tools. In the Rome, also, bartender work may choose, so that ten pupils may be accommodated at each period. It needs only to be stated that some eighty boys are taking this subject to demonstrate the interest which is being shown along this line. The work done has been very satisfactory, from the first steps in learning to make joints, to the present period of mechanical drawing and furniture making. If you doubt any of this, come to our exhibit at the Fair next fall and have it proven to you. --I. C. OUR GYMNASIUM A few people stop to realize the great benefit which our gymnasium is to the high school and they hardly consider the results which it will accomplish. A man or woman, to get the most out of life and to be prepared best, must have a development and a training in both the mental and physical being, and with this thought in mind, the splendid gymnasium has been built, and fully equipped into the high school. The gymnasium which we have is one of the best in a high school in the state and is equipped with all the latest improvements. It is large enough for any of the indoor games and much practice in this line is being gotten. We have given several exhibitions, each of which was truly a success and shows the efficient training we are getting, thanks to our teachers, Miss Koch, Miss Thatcher, Mr. Belew and Mr. Getty. One-half credit each year is given in this work towards graduation. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The Tyler high school is equipped with one of the finest science department's that can be found any high school in the state. There are two sections: the general classroom which is shown above and the laboratory. The classroom is furnished with all the modern conveniences of a science room and and here also many experiments are carried on. We also have a large collection of many rocks, ores, oils, etc., which we are inundated to Mr. Rutledge, our teacher for the privilege of using. The laboratory is equipped as few high school laboratories are, with all the instruments and apparatus which it takes to perform a first-class experiment. T. H. S. SOCIETIES BAKER'S DOZEN ENTERTAINS On Dec. 26, the Baker's Dozen, composed of 13 girls of the Tyler High School Senior class, entertained a host of their friends in their club rooms on Erwin Street. The rooms were beautifully decorated in club colors (blue and green), Christmas bells and festoons of ribbon. The mistletoe which was secretly hung in the great bell over the doorway added charm to the decorations. The guests enjoy the game of Buncho for a part of the evening, then dancing was participated in by a part of the guests. Ruth Hambrick held highest school were in Buncho, but as she was a member of the club she graciously gave the prize to Charles W. Boone, who held the next score. The prize was a Kewpie doll tied with a large bow of red and green ribbon. At eleven thirty refreshments were served to Sidney McClendon, Maurine Littlejohn, Earl Cain, Marion Seeton, Gordon Hanson, Mary Kilfoyle, Gordon Simpson, Grace Simpson, Clifford Hall, Iva Henry, Harris Cobb, Ruth Hambrick, Nat Gentry, Louise Marsh, Sam C. Dreyfus, Lovic Roberts, Pope Taylor, Josephine Taylor, Lee Powell, Mary Allen, Whitney Rowland, Ruth Patterson, Paul C. Hamilton, Cecelia Hogan, John Cheatham, Pauline Palmer, B. B. Watson, Lucille Littlejohn, Ray Smith, Doll Smith, Charles W. Boone, Paul McClain, Harry Swann, John Hunter Pope, Frank Bell, Maidel Roberts, Irwin Pope, Milton Shull, Roy Reviere, Della Langford. The chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Payne, Dr. and Mrs. Nasits, Mrs. Hattie Raguet. BOX SUPPER On Friday night, march 26th, a small percentage of the Senior girls made a noble attempt at money making to help defray expenses of the Alcalde by the old fashioned means of the box supper. The class numbering 59 strong, represented by eight faithful girls and three staunch masculine members. The girls after laboring diligently all afternoon, each in a sincere effort to have her box prettier than any other, arrived in due time, and presented a happy picture of friendly rivalry. We won't tell you how large (or small) our audience was. Before opening the sales, the girls entertained and amused their guests with music and readings. This wasn't planned as part of the programs, but we found it necessary to resort to this scheme in order to keep them till the rest of the "customers" arrived. When at last the auction was opened by Ernest Plant, We felt fully repaid for our efforts for We found that all the biclaers were exceedingly generous. This part of the affair was interesting, but the eating of the lunches was decidedly the feature of the evening. With Bliss Jones as chaperon, and a crowd of care free school girls and boys and many boxes of delightful lunches, who could doubt that it was an evening of revelry and pleasure to those few faithful ones? And what care we even if we didn't realize $100.00? The fun was enjoyed. CHAFING DISH PARTY One of the most enjoyable occasions of the season was a Chafing Dish Party given by the members of the Bakers Dozen. Informality characterized the affair and the free and easy spirit of the evening emphasized the cheerfulness afforded by lively spirited guests, the "comfy" of the open fire and the bubbling of the fudge. As is usual, the candy failed to harden, but who cared as it was twice as good eaten from an from an egg beater? When the town clock had struck "half past ten" three times in succession the merry crowd dispersed, each declaring that they had never attended a more successful party. Those present Were Misses Velma Shuil, Maurine Littlejohn, Katy Waterman, Marion Seeton, Iva Henry, Grace Simpson, Gladys Ardis, Kathleen Coker, Messrs. Willie Buck Watkins, Frank Foman, Ernest Plant, Leon Hanchett, Eskew Waterman, John Jackson, Roy Reviere and Nat Gentry. The chaperon was Mrs. Hattie Raguet. ATHLETICS TO OUR COACHES Special mention should be made to our two coaches: Mr. Belew and bliss Koch, who tried throughout the year in every Bay possible to bring the school to the highest point in Athletics. Mr. Belew comes to us from Marshal Training School, this being his first year with us. His work has been such that High School has ranked high all during year in Athletics. He is master of the situation as a coach, and he is loved by all the boys as a friend. Miss Koch is considered one of the old teachers and needs no introduction to the people Of Tyler. Let it suffice to say that she has done her work well as a coach, teacher and to each and every pupil. She is loved by all her pupils and her kind words and helping hand will long be remembered by the class of 1915. FOOTBALL PAUL HAMILTON T. H. S. was fortunate indeed in having Paul Hamiton, the old favorite, back in his old place at quarter. The team's success was largely due to his cool judgment, untiring energy and splendid spirit which he manifested on all occasions. Although handicapped by a bad foot during all the latter part the season, he never let up and was always in there fighting, no matter which way the score read. The Blue and White will miss him in the years to come. MAEION SNEED Sneed was a veteran from last years battles having played left tackle and there was never a question as to who would secure that position. Strong, cool and determined he was ever able to bear his part of the play either on the offense or defense. In fact he was easily a star in both departments but his smashing runs through right tackle made his work here much more noticeable and resulted in many long gains for the Blue and White. He is another one of the "01d Guard" Who will be Missed during the coming season. EOMER BROWN "Brown starred at left end" was the way the papers bad it in nearly every write up of the games played by the Tyler team last season. In tip top form from the very beginning and always ready for any kind of a struggle. Homer stopped more plays and made more tackles than any other wearer of the Blue and White. His steady, consistent play elicited hearty approval from all the Coaches of East Texas and they were unanimous in declaring him to be the best left end of this part of the state. Homer is a senior and no doubt some other team will be fortunate enough to obtain his valuable services next year. NATHAN GOLDSTUCKER Captain Goldstucker had formerly played at end but he was switched to the back field after the first game and immediately adjusted himself to his new place. Fast on his feet, a clever dodger, a sure tackler and cool and ready at all time He was especially fitted for his position at left half and Captain. HORACE THOMASSON Among other essentials that are absolutely necessary for winning combination are loyalty and fighting spirit. That Horace possessed these qualifications is not to be doubted and such traits enabled him to render almost invaluable service on many occasions. Although always unfit physically to be at his best all the way through a strenuous game. He was ever ready to take any old place in the back field and hold his own with the rest of them. Jacksonville, Palestine, Mineola and others of our opponents will readily testify as to his effectiveness. He will not be with us next year as he graduates in June. ALBERT YOUNG Having acquired a love for the great game of football during the past years' experience at half back With Tyler, Albert was first among the faithful to report for fall practice. In the shifts that followed the early days of play, he was shifted to right end lining up with Harrington, a veteran on the side of the field, he easily discouraged attempts at runs through his territory and on many occasions downed the runner and all his interferers with one crashing tackle. His play in Lufkin with the score against us was decidedly the feature of the day and turned seeming defeat into victory. "Cy" also graduates this year and will doubtless don the spongees again at the State University. ROYAL HARRINGTON Royal was in poor conditions due to injuries during the first part of the season and for a time it seemed that he would not be able to do himself justice but he regained his old time form as the play advanced and in the latter stages was unquestionably one of the mainstays of the line. In Palestine his work was phenomenal and gave the local coach more concern than any other wearer of the Blue and White. In Mineola where T. H. S. really shoved her greatest effectiveness the Whole Tyler attack revolved around him and that it secured results is amply evidenced by the score. Royal will also among the ranks of the missing next year. On account of his speed and his ability to carry the ball he was placed at tackle during the last games and his work here also attracted attention. GEORGE LIEB Much was expected of the "Flying Dutchman" by the student body this season because of his remarkable Fork in '13 and suffice it to say they were in no wise disappointed; "Let George do it" was a common cry when the score was pressing and seldom did he fail to make his gain. Endowed with a wonderful physique and possessed of a wicked stiff arm he threw his superior strength into the battle with a reckless abandon which easily caused him to be the most dreaded man in the Tyler back field. He is a Junior now and 1915 will find him in there leading out the same old misery to his opponents. BRYAN MARSH Bryan was already a veteran of the gridiron before the season of 1914 commenced. He was early regarded as tile logical Candidate for center and his experience and fighting spirit enabled him to be one of the team's dependencies right from the beginning. Cool and fearless he was always true with his poses, a tower of strength on the offense and ever reliable when the enemy had the ball. He is also a senior and one Of the big problems in the coming season will be to secure a man to f111 his place. JACOB EISEN Among the new men who tried for places this year, none made good so readily as Jake. The very first game showed exclusively that he knew how to take care of his position at Guard and here he continued to demonstrate his ability throughout the season. Possessing enormous Strength and using his 175 pounds to good advantage on defense and when called upon for offensive work was sure to have an opening for his back field. Jake also secures his sheepskin this year. WAYNE DEAN The boy with the pep and ginger in the line was Wayne Dean. Inexperienced at first but game and willing to learn he stayed in there despite injuries and constantly improved as the play advanced. In the last games of the season, the opposition soon learned that there was nothing doing through his position and at Mineola the local back field was often stopped by his sure tackling before reaching the line of scrimmage. The "Duke" will again be wearing the Blue and White next season. TOMMY WILSON Tom was light, young and inexperienced when the season opened and the coach, fearing that he would be unable to stand up against the hard knocks of real men, refused to give him a chance in the first game with the Jacksonville Giants but his practice was so efficient and his eagerness for the fray so pronounced that he was soon placed in the line-up and from this time forward his work was wonderful. Lack of weight, years and experience made no difference to Tommy. Possessing all the characteristics of a natural born football player he featured every contest with phenomenal performances and easily became the idol of the entire student body. He will be back in harness next year and will no doubt again be one of the mainstays of the team. GILLIS CAMPBELL Gillis was taken out of his old position in the line early in the season's play and placed at full back. Despite the fact that the job was new to him he at once acquired the art running low and used good judgment in striking the openings in the enemy's defense. He was also skilful in the passing department of the game and aided Hamilton materially in tossing the pigskin to the forwards. He is also one of the dependencies for the coming year. TOM COLLIER Collier came along slowly at first because of inexperience but his progress was sure nevertheless, and by the end of the season there was no more valuable man on the team. In the big Palestine game his excellent work, despite injuries, won for him a place among the ranks of the best High School line men in the State. Hard work and lots or nerve accomplished this result and these characteristics will make Tom a member of any team that he tries for in the future. BASE BALL AVERAGE Tyler E High School 2; Lindale High School 5. Tyler High School 6; Lindale High Sebool 3. Tyler High School 2; A. C. I. 6. Tyler High School 4; Gilmer High School 3. Tyler High School 6; Gilmer High School 4. Tyler High School 4; Mineola High School 3. Tyler 26; opponents 24. A17erage .666. BASE BALL - TEAM AND OFFICERS T. R. Smith, N. Gentry, E. Mosby, J. Hendricks, A. Woldert, N. Goldstucker, T. Collier, J. Brown, M. Oden, G. Campbell, A. Brown, H. Brown, I. Morein, J. Roberts, T. Wilson, Mr. Belew, D. Brigs, M. Gans. J. Hendricks; Captain Mr. Belew; Sec.-Treas. HIGH SCHOOL YELLS Well ! Well ! Well ! Is this Palestine? Oh-Oh-h-h-h-Well. Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, T-Y-L-E-R. Are we lions? (solo.) We are lions. (chorus.) What kind of lions? (solo.) Tyler lions. (chorus.) Roar then lions. (solo.) R-I-O-O-U. (chorus.) Hand Car, Push Car, Engine Full of Steam, High School Base Ball. TEAM. If I die and go to Heaven, There I'll see the foot ball eleven. But if I die and go to Hell, I'11 make old Stewart Erwin spell T-Y-L-E-R. Rah ! Rah! Blue (slow) Rah ! Rah ! White (slow) Tyler! Tylerl (fast) We Are All Right ! (fast) Blackberry- Huckleberry- Dewberry- Pie. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y T-Y-L-E-R. OUR ORGANIZATIONS MEN'S DEBATING TEAM Horace Thomasson,k Philip Golenternek,Nathan Goldstucker, Esten Willingham, Albert Brown, Israel Morein, Pat Beaird, Gillis Campbell, Albert Young, James Burnett, Fred BAldwin, Wil Hanson, Nat Gentry, Gus Taylor, Edwin Foscue, Bryan Marsh, John Hendricks, John Parker, Joe Herrin, Will Walker, Hudson McMinn, Clyde Ingram, Joe Gentry, Cade Smith, Royal Philips, Wayne Dean, Claude Harrington, Robert Hamiliton, David Brigs, Joseph Roberts, Jacob Eisen, Alex Woldert, T.R. Smith, Thomas Collier, Marion Sneed, Edwin Crutcdher, Edwin Mosby, Morgan Oden. OFFICERS Pat Beairdl, President Alex Woldert, V-President Albert Youg, Sergeant at Arms Prof. Bryan, Critic The Debating Club was organized in the early part of the year. Some very excellent work along both the debating and declamation line was accomplished. It was a great benefit to all that participated especially the debators, yet there is no doubt that this year has been very unsuccessful in its efforts along some lines. In truth it has done less real earnest work this year than any other year previous. The cause of this fact is attributed to lack of interest, poor order officers. But above all things that tended toward the final result was the strong class spirit entertained by the seniors and juniors. This finally led to the separation of the two classes into separate organizatioos. No matter what the cause of this separation it certainly was not with the consent of the senior part of the club. One good thing, in particular, can be attributed to us, the T.H.S. Debating Club, after our division, five good books were bought and paid for. They treated on every phase of public speaking and we sincerely hope that those who follow us next year shall enjoy and derive the best of benefits from these books. For some time after the division of the club, the T.H.S. Club met in joint meeting twice a month with the Girls' Debating Club. Here we derived great benefit especiall from Miss Mattie's criticisms. Hoping that next year's club shall be the most beneficial and the most entertaining of all, we wish to beg to remain, Very truly yours, T.H.S. DEBATING CLUB, '14-'15 WOMEN'S DEBATING CLUB Louise Loving, Gladys Stone, Anna Lee Lambright, Geraldine Boone, Pat Burnette, Katy Waterman, Lucille Holmes, Opal Porter, Lena Verner, Grace Kendricks, Florence Gorman, Inez Anderson, Kathaline Coker, Elizabeth Pirtle, Mary Maud Reese, Lovic Roberts, Florence King, Ruth Haney, Maurine Ray, Willie Belle Fuller, Margarette Smith, Ruth Wiggins, Sunshine Pope, Betty Pinkerton, Marion Goldstucker, Hattie Fleschner, Odessa Anderson, Marion Seeton, Maurine Littlejohn, Patience McClendon, Reba Martin, Velma Shull, Julia Perry, Gladys Ardis, Minnie Allen, Nathelia Liebreich, Edna Broughton. DEBATING CLUB OFFICERS Margarette Smith, President Mable Ford, V.-President Ella Mae Fletcher, Sec.-Treas. Miss Jones, Critic AT THE DEBATING CLUB Oh, nothing ever does go wrong, At our debating club, For everything just glides along At our debating club. And the arguments they are some swell, Our voices ring out like a bell, And every point we always tell, At our debating club. We have no need of any notes, At our debating club. For we all know debates by rote, At our debating club. We may not use parliamentary rules, Just as they do in other schools, And yet we manage to keep cool, At our debating club. Oh, everyone has lofty aims, At our debating club. And only Miss Hattie doth praise or blame, At our debating club. So if you want to shed your tears, And thus be free from toil and cares, Just come along, don't mind the jeers, At our debating club. But should we chance through dust and heat, At our debating club. To suffer disaster and even defeat, At our debating club. Why, then we never raise a sigh, Just let events pass gently by, Oh, there'll come great debaters by and by From our debating club. WHAT WE DID AT JACKSONVILLE The district debate and declamation contest for this year was held at Jacksonville on Saturday, April 17 and Tyler, (Smith County) was represented by Albert Young and Pat Beaird for the debate, and Raymond Golsan for the senior declamation. Our debators left early Saturday moning on the Cotton Belt jitney for the scene of battle. They were met in Jacksonville about eight thirty o'clock by Mr. Bryan and Raymond Golsan who had gone down the day before as the declamations were held April 16. They both set up a big howl on seeing the debators and both were trying to talk at once so that in the end nothing could be understood at all, but finally when they had both run out of breath and could not talk so fast the main issue of all the fun came to light which was nothing more nor less than that Raymond had won first honors by a vote of five to one. The debators were then started on the long march, at double-quick time, from the station to the high school which is about five miles, (more or less) and soon arrived, at that most sacred building, where they were met by the sad and sour looks of the other debators from the different counties. The debates then started and it fell Tyler's lot to debate first on the negative side abainst Trinity. Judges were then chosen and Trinity started the debate, and it might as well be said right here that Tyler finished it. The eloquence with which Mr. Young and Mr. Beaird delivered their debate will long be remembered by the surprised public that was present. The judges were out only long enough to say the word and returned with a unanimous decision in favor of Tyler. The next team with which Tyler had to cope was Crockett who had survived the first attact with Cusion. The Tyler boys felt just a little afraid of Crockett for as they came upon the platform they came carrying suit cases, hand satchels, papers, books and a whole library of notes. Tyler was now debating on the affirmative and opened the debate and by the way also closed it. Crockett was exceedingly strong and well prepared. She had by far the best team that Tyler met, but Mr. Young speaking in that loud, clear and forceful voice and Mr. Beaird impressing on the judges' minds the facts of the case with his many jestures, won the debate for Tyler by a vote of four to three. The final debate found the Tyler boys still on the field fighting for the honor. Tyler had the affirmative again, and was debating abainst Palestine. This debate was the easiest of the list, in the words of the boys themselves, it was a "walk-over". How Palestine over came the first onslaught and got into the finals is a mystery, but there they were and Tyler had to debate them, so more for politeness sake and from a charitable motive, the Tyler boys decided to show them what real debating was. The Palestine boys really appreciated this effort though they said nothing about it. One could tell by the humble expression on their faces that they did. The judges out of sympathy gave them two votes and returned a verdict of five for Tyler. Thus ended the district debate leaving Tyler a victor, representative of this district in both the debate and declamation. This is the first time in the high School's history that it has won both the debate and declamation in the district. DEUTSCHEN VEREIN Among the new organizations which have made their appearance in the High School this year, we find the "Deutschen Verein." This club was organized by the pupils of the Senior German Class, for the purpose of becoming better acquainted with the history, literature, names and customs of the German Empire and the German people, and to gain practice in the use of the mother tongue of one of the foremost nations of the world. With the assistance of Miss Koch, head of the German department, an organization was effected, to meet twice a month, in which all business as well as programs and discussions is conducted wholly in German. Miss Lila Allison was elected president; and Homer Brown, as secretary, was accorded the privilege of taking and writing the proceedings of the meetings. He groaned when he was told that it must all be in German. The first program, given just before the Christmas holidays was a miscellaneous one, suited to the time of the year; it concluded with some of the old time Christmas and New Year's songs of the Germans. The meeting was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, including some Senior Latin pupils, who so far forgot their anti-German feeling as to become self-invited guests at the "Verein." At the January meeting of the club the topic for the day was "Goethe." The twenty members each responded to roll call with a quotation from this great writer. Then they listened to papers and discussions, on his life and works, a reading and a declamation from Goethe. After the conclusion of the program, the club members all took part in playing the game "Were will lachen." The first meeting of the "Deutcher Verein" in the new semester was a business meeting at which the following officers were elected: President, Hattie Fleschner Vice President, Elizabeth Pirtle Secretary, Gus Taylor Treasurer, Bettie Pinkerton Critic, Miss Koch Though still young, the club has assumed a position of growing importance, and will take an active part in making the German department of the High School better and stronger. N.Y.U. ("O, HORRORS!") Among the many secret organizations of colleges and High Schools, none has ever created as much curiosity and excitement as the N.Y.U. of the T.H.S. This club as organized at the beginning of school with fourteen charter members; ten of whom were Seniors, the rest Juniors. As an emblem, this club selected the black bow which signified the fact that the school was dead. The purpose of this society was to create more school spirit. At the first meeting only the charter members were present and the following officers were elected: Alex Woldert, Grandfather Bryan Marsh, Father Royal Harrington, Son The by laws and constitution, by which every member was pledged to secrecy, were framed by the charter members and they show the ready wit and humor of the originators. The promoters of this movement were exempt from initiation and therefore having "say so" as to the manner in which the initiation was severely inflicted upon the new members. For membership certain requirement were made. One of these is as follows: A member must be a male student of the Tyler High School, being either Junior or Senior. Our first meetings were held in room five; later they were transferred to the "Teachers' Rest Room," where water could be easily procured for the drowning process which was the most severe of all. Initiating the new members afforded those already belonging to the club much amusement as well as much comment from passersby who thought - (we won't tell what)! The charter members were: T.R. Smith, P. Hamilton, H. Thomasson, R. Phillips, A. Woldert, M. Oden, B. Marsh, G. Campbell, R. Harrington, M. Sneed. BAKERS DOZEN Ah! how well do I remember, One day in early November, We thirteen girls all in a row Were dreamily conversing without a beau. When all of a sudden into this den, A thought came by, and sauntered in To make a club of thirteen "chaps." Then down to the street to get the "scraps." We found two Marys, from the Bible I hope; And Ruth and Kathleen with Sunshine Pope, With Katy, Iva and Maurine' Then we found Lovic, with Louise her cousin, And now we have the "Bakers Dozen." A club most fair and honorable by name. The Bakers Dozen is very tame. Pleasures we have by hundreds and scores, And we hope to have a great many more, But the end of school is drawing nigh, When each of the club must say good-bye; For we are Seniors, all and each. BOYS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The boys of the T.H.S. organized an Athletic association upon the request of Mr. Belew. The organization lasted only a short time for lack of the right spirit. Albert Young was elected President; Nathan Goldstucker, Vice President; D.O. Belew, Secretary-Treasurer. CLASS '15 Never in the history of Tyler High School has a class of such exceptional qualities made its appearance as the graduating class of 1915. It not only excels all former Senior classes in size but also in intellectual ability and progressiveness. Did it not show Tyler that it surpassed all other of its kind when it presented to the public the long to be remembered carnival of 1914? Or could its superiority be denied when you consider that both our representatives to our State Debating contest wer from our class in 1914? When you stop to consider the distinction we won as a Junior class you will naturally expect still greater things from us as Seniors. During the first week of school theis year, our Senior class was organized with enrollment of sixty-three regular Seniors and two extras. Owing to the varied tastes and opinions represented by so large a class it was with many class meetings, discussions(?) and enthusiastic campaigns, class officers, an Alcalde staff and class colors were decided upon. It is remarkable to note the ease with which the minority of the class conformed to the decisions of the majority during the first few weeks of school. After canceling one order for pins and rings and much consideration and deliberation we placed our order with a reliable firm in New York, and perhaps the most pleasant occasion of our school year was the distribution of our rings and pins. The most credible affair of the year to our class was the "Ring", a play given by the best talent of the class under the management of Mrs. Urquhart. TO A SENIOR His eyes are brown, His smile so rare, His heart is big; For his love I'd care. He's tall and handsome, His manner's sweet, He has but one fault - That's the size of his feet. But I don't mind that, For there's really no harm. He can't dance tho, So We'll live on a farm. - Found in a Senior's Desk. GYMNASIUM EXHIBIT WAS GREAT Thursday, February 18, the boys' gymnasium class of the High School gave an exhibition for the benefit of the base ball team. Quite a crowd of pupils gathered to see the exhibit and many expressions of praise were heard, both of the boys and their earnest teachers, Mr. Belew and Mr. Getty. The boys did many tricks on the bar, mats and horses which were new to many of the audience and which showed careful training and love for such work. The gymnasium is a new thing in the school and is giving many of the boys a line of training that they have never had and which they need very much. It is bringing to front many athletes who would never have acquired the skill and physical training which they now have were it not for the gymnasium and careful physical directors which we have. This being our first year in gym work we may well be considered in the first grade of the work, but we think in this first year, we have developed some athletes who will rank with so called "old headers" in this line of work. We do say and we are proud to boast of it, that we on the whole have developed more and have brought out more experts in this length of time than the gym classes of many schools have. In regards to the exhibition which they gave, we need to mention only a few of the leading participants, especially Israel Morein who furnished the fun and amusement for the audience by playing the jester or clown. He was dressed in gaudy clothes with his face all painted and tried everything anyone else did. Of course he failed to do any of them and would always fall which caused the audience many a good hearty laugh. In reference to some of the boys we need mention Wiliniel Christian, Homer Brown, Ed Gilliam, Albert Yound and many others whom I haven't space to mention. WAR VS. PEACE Europe resounds with stady tramp Of soldiers marching on to death. Marching o'er fields with life blood damp Of those who perished by war's breath. But in America is peace, And it shall be the land of hope, When this barbaric war shall cease, To thousands left with life to cope. - I.H. Crutcher, '16 TO THE ALCALDE STAFF He robs the people; he gets the coin. He takes the slurs; he gets the scorn. He says very little; he talks a lot. He gets the dope; he makes the plot. He writes the poems; he builds the book. He gets the money; he knows the crook. He works all day; he writes at night. He figures some; he makes things right. He bluffs a few; he begs the others. He sees the fathers; he asks the mothers. He gets the cuts; he picks the backs. He gets crazy; 'tis sense he lacks, He bores the teachers; he bothers all. He's always ready; he comes at call. He stays at home; he never goes. He studies some; he never knows. He sells tablets; he bums the trade. He has cream; he hunts the shade. He does it all; he gets the mon'. He likes the girsl; he call them "Hon'." He gets the knocks; others the fame. Others get praises; he gets the blame. THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF THE ALCALDE STAFF I am sure that no one realized the fact that "the war is on" any more than did the members of the Alcalde Staff of the 1915 class. This has been the general cry as we went from business man to business man and had the pleasure (?) so many times of seeing men reach in their pockets for money for ads but to our utter dimay would show us - empty pockets and with tears (?) in their eyes say, "Boys, I'm sorry, but the war is on and I can't collect a cent." Such was our lot, but living up to the old maxim of "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again." We have tried and now come to the conclusion, "All things come to those who wait" and are pleased to present to you this Alcalde into which is carefully woven the "doings and mishaps" of the T.H.S. Had this been the only draw back and iscouragement we would not offer so many complaints but the most discouraging of all were the contracts for the engraving, printing and photographing which caused us the greatest anxiety as the spending of money is lots easier than the making of it. In this, we had in mind not only the interest of the Alcalde, but that of the individual as well. This was plainly shown when we arranged with Mr. Denison for the Senior's pictures to be gotten at half price. Perhaps these trials and the success we had in meeting them made us a little bold for we dared ask the school board for a cut of themselves, one of the Domestic Science, Manual Training, and Science rooms and also one of the Gymnasium for which we extend to them our heartfelt thanks. As a general rule the pupils of the High School are always willing to give write-ups to the school annual, but it seems that the pupils of our Tyler High School ahve not yet awakened and realized their literary aspirations and very few of the several hundred have contributed to our meagre stock of literary works. But to those who have so kindly given us the benefit of their talents, we wish to thak you each and all most heartily. Dear reader, do not take this as an excuse for it is not meant as such, you may consider thia a joke but to us it is a sad reality. - STAFF TO MOTHER Silver has streaked the shining hair That once was shimmering gold; And wrinkles have furrowed the brow so fair In the glorious days of old. Once bright and happy this beautiful flower, But age and sorrow have bent the frame. The shades of night are beginning to lower, And the steps, once light, are not the same. The head droops lower, the eyes grow dim, The beautiful life story is told, The soul so pure is gathered by Him, And is safe at home in His fold. THE TRY-OUT DEBATE On Friday, March 7th, the students and teachers were assembled to hear the candidates for the Inter-Scholastic Debate render their speeches, the faculty, as judges, to determine who should represent our school at the district meet. The question was the Literacy test bill, debated by Pat H. Beaird and Ike Crutcher on the affirmative, and Albert R. Young and Nat Gentry on the negative. The contestants for the declamation were Joseph Roberts, Israel Morein, and Raymond Golsan. Every boy who was brave enough to enter the contest deserves special credit; each candidate showed careful preparation and spoke with freedom and earnestness. There was much interest manifested as to the outcome, and when the chairman of the judges announced that the vots had been rendered in favor of Albert Young and Pat Beaird as representative debators and Raymond Golsan as declaimer, there were storms of applause. Our school was proud to have such capable representatives. A MAID A maid there was in our town Whose modesty was rare; Of autumn trees she'd never speak Because their limbs were bare. When night its sable shadow threw, She'd tumble in a swoon If curtains did not hide from view The man up in the moon. A plumber caused her death one day, So the story goes, By asking in a careless way To let him see her hose. TYLER HIGH T.H.S. is a very good school, But sometimes it's mighty dull. So many teachers but no common rule; You feel like you want to sull. Some say do this, some say do that, 'Till you don't really know where you're at. We do very well, could do better. Teacher sits down, writes mamma a letter; Mamma scolds, papa fusses; Everything seems like musses. Next day things are just the same. Day after day they're just as tame. I'm really not complaining, But merely just explaining, That maybe if things were just a little more gay, We'd learn a little more from day to day. - M.L. FOOTBALL GAMES (This section not copied.) THE FACULTY Mr. Bryan sits in his office chair, Dispensing wisdom and justice there. Mr. Bright stands at the board, rule in hand, He could teach algebra to any man. Mr. Rutledge rules mid pitches and dabs Down in the Physic's and Chemistry labs. Mr. Ratliff talks of latin compounds, And the mysteries of Caesar expounds. Mr. Gaines tries to teach the freshies math, Who, like all bone-heads, hate wisdom's path. Mr. Belew shows through the microscope, Things with which freshmen minds never cope. Mr. Getty teaches us M.T. and Gym, Teaching how to make joints and break a limb. Mrs. Urkuhart talks of Rameses the Third, From what she says he must have been a bird. Civilized man can't live without cooks, Miss Thatcher teaches this science from books. Now I come in my tale to Mrs. Magee, Who teaches both English and History. Miss Mattie teaches Literature, And brags on the Seniors to be sure. Of Miss Lucia we are very proud. She is a foot ball rooter avowed. Mis Faber turns each poor freshman cold With rules of how stories shall be told. All of us are exceedingly fond Of Miss Koch, our pretty German blonde. Miss Alice, our Latin teacher fair, Captivates all with her charms so rare. Thus have I shown our faculty complete' Name another which can with it compete. - Ike Crutcher, T.H.S. '16 BASKET BALL GAMES (This section not copied.) THE BOY, THE COW AND THE BUMBLE BEE A humble boy with a shining pail Went gaily singing doen the gale, To where a cow with brindle tail On the clover pasture did regale. A bumble bee did gaily sail Over the soft and shady vale, To where the boy with shining pail Was milking the cow with the brindle tail. The bee lit right on the cow's left ear; She kicked her heels into the atmosphere, And through the leaves of a chestnut tree, The poor boy sailed to eternity. - M.A. ROSE. QUESTIONS 1. Why are Opal's cheeks like a good cotton dress? 2. What is it that Pat and Marjorie seek but never wish to find? 3. What does Maurine do when she goes to church? 4. Why was it that Gus was surprised when Fred him him with a stone? 5. When does butter remind you of the Senior Class? 6. Why should you always choose the 12:50 train for Big Sandy? 7. What goes from here to Lindale without moving? 8. Why was "Uncle Tom's Cabin" not written by a female hand? 9. Why is Mary Allen like Malavansos? 10. Who killed the greatest number of chickens? 11. Why should Mr. Rutledge make a good tanner? ANSWERS 1. Because they are warranted to wash and keep their color. 2. Holes in their hosiery. 3. Look at the hymns (hims). 4. Because such had never entered his head before. 5. When there are "Pats" in it. 6. Because its ten to one you catch it. 7. The road - Ha! 8. Because it was written by Mrs. Beecher Stowe (Beecher's toe). 9. Because she deals in high screams. 10. Hamlet's uncle; he "did murder most foul." 11. Because he thoroughly understands ox(h)ides. TO THE ALCALDE Alcalde, 'tis of thee, Sweet book, dear to me, To thee I write, Long may your work succeed, And record each noble deed; Let every reader heed - Thy praises sing. My own school book thee, Write with a hand so free, Thy "shade" I love, I love thy jokes and thrills. Thine editorial "quills'" Mine eyes with rapture fill When thee I read. Our school book to thee I send this eulogy, To thee alone. Long may your page be pright With intellect's holy light; Protect us with your pen - Alcalde - Amen! GIRLS' ATHLETICS IN T.H.S. During the first term of school this year, the girls in T.H.S. who were interested in athletics, met with Miss Koch for the purpose of organizing an athletic society. The T.H.S.G.A.C. was the result of thie efforts, and at the first meeting the officers elected were: Norma Burnett, President; Genevieve Garnett, Vice President; Lilah Allison, Secretary; Georgia Lee Alston, Treasurer. They made their rules, and prepared for hard work in basket ball to show their superiority over the teams of other towns. Also, a championship pennant was offered to the class team which should win the most games over the other classes. So the teams elected their captains and began practice. On account of their superior prowess and agility as basket ball players, the Sophomores were declared winners of the Interclass League and were presented with the beautiful championship pennant. Besides this those girls who in four out of the six interclass games including the last, received an arm pennant as reward for their work. (Champion, etc. - ). After several practices, coach, Koch, began selecting the girls for the first team. Those she deemed most worthy of the honor were: Vivienne Garnett, Georgia Lee Alston, Louise Loving, Norma Burnett, Marjorie Goodman, Carrie Mae Lanford, Lilah Allison, Opal Porter. Norma Burnett was elected first captain and Marjorie Goodman second captain. The team played a number of games and were victors of several occasions. Championship pennants were awarded to the first team champions. Those receiving the championship pennants were Vivienne Garnett, Carrie Mae Lanford, Marjorie Goodman, Georgia Lee Alston. At the beginning of the second symmester, the club held election of officers. Those chosen being: Marjorie Goodman, president; Vivienne Garnett, vice president; Opal Porter, secretary. This half of the year was devoted to tennis and base ball and in this line, as well as B.B., quite a number of skilled players were found. The T.H.S.G.A.C. has proven quite a success, and we hope that next year it will be even better managed so that outsiders may know that there are feminine athletics, as well as masculine. THE SEA Oh, beautiful, beautiful, deep, bule sea, With your myriads of ships that go sailing; And your white-caped waves, on the breakers free, And your tides, twice a day, never failing. Oh, sea, you have wealth all over your floor, Brought there by the galleons of old; You have jewels, and ingots and doubloons galore, Besides many pounds of pure gold. Dear sea, you cannot be lonely at all, For you have just scores of children, Who come, and dance, and play, at your call; In numbers, 'way over the million. Blue sea, you're as happy, as happy can be, For your song rolls along the shores; And your birds take passage, without any fee, For you draw them along with your lore. Deep sea, you are boundless, and oh, so free, As one on land almost never can be. For God, our Creator, thus has made thee, And to all Eternity, thou shalt ever be. WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN T.H.S. Although the Smith County Equal Franchise League is comparatively new in the race, nevertheless many ardent enthusiasts have declared themselves armed for the fight. The determined spirit of these "militant millie's" was manifested by the fact that the Woman Suffrage League of Tyler obtained the services of Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, world renowned suffrage leader, while she was on her Southern tour. She spoke to an enthusiastic audience at the High School Auditorium on the evening of Friday, March 19th. To attempt to do justice to her magnificent lecture by endeavoring to describe it with mere words would end in miserable failure; her reputation for power of speech and force of argument are too well known to be mentioned here. A further evidence of the earnestness of this notable League was demonstrated by their energy in persuading Miss Helen Todd to lecture in Tyler. She spoke convincingly to a larg, appreciative assemblage at the Court House in January. She was also good enough to visit the Cotton Belt Shops and the General Offices and make short speeches there. Her cordial visit to the High School was most welcome, and was joyously received. She dwelt mostly upon the advantages Equal Suffrage has gained for her home State, California. Both she and Dr. Shaw used the Suffrage Map, which denots states where there is total woman suffrage by pure white, partial suffrage by stripes, and no suffrage by black. (Texas was the biggest blackest blot on the map). Miss Todd will be remembered kindly and appreciatively especially by the men who had been let off from the shops because of her generosity in sending tickets for Dr. Shaw's lecture to be distributed among the shop men who were out of work at that time, two being given each. These, with Dr. Axton's inspiring lecture on "Modern Patriotism," were a few of the unusual educational advantages offered to the High School students this year. PROSPECTII By heck, I reckon I 'uz born a poet, I allus feel that way when spring comes 'round, An' by th' time that summer's come, I know it, When viewing nature's progress with th' groun'. Th' tillin' o' th' soil t' raise th' winter's grain, An' making hay on t'wards th' summer's last, An' fields o' cotton, and th' rows of sugar cane, That brings t' mem'ry times that are long past. An' then comes fall with frost, an' mebby rain, That makes th' groun' jus' fin for fat mud cakes, But then a blizzard clears the trees again And makes us kinds git buzzy with th' rakes. Th' wind a whistlin' through the leafless trees, An' givin' me jus' w'at I dont desire When I'm a rakin' yards and 'bout ter freeze; I kinder want ter scout int' the fire. ADVICE FOR 1916 ALCALDE REMEMBER!! Organize staff at first of year. Have one man for every branch and make him hand in his work on time. Give receipts for every subscription, refuse to give out books unless the receipts are produced. Would suggest the following officers: Editor - Duties: Collect and cull over material, see that every member of the staff does their duty, plan cover design, consult with business managers concerning contracts and style of printing. Keep in touch with every member of the staff. Assistant Editors - Duties: Assist editor in everything. Business Manager: Attend to all bids, contracts, ads, bills. Demand and give receipts for everything. Ass't. Business Manager, assist Business Manager. Treasurer: Receive and give out all money. Place it in the bank as soon as you receive it. Give receipt when you do receive it and then handle it all by checks. Keep your bank book balance so you will know how you stand. Exchange Editor: Attend to exchanges. Reporter: Foot Ball - Report every game within two days after playing. Get pictures of team in action. Have pictures of team and their weights ready at close of season. Basket Ball - (Boys and girsl) Same as foot ball. Track - Same as foot ball. Society - Report entertainment within two day afterward. Clubs - (Boys and girls) Have matter all in by the week after Senior exams. Ward Schools - Same as clubs. Alumni - Begin work early, have copy all in by the week after Senior exams. Notice: Have every one who writes anything for the "Alcalde" to write it so it can go to press and will not have to be copied. Have reporters in each room, and get them to turn in some jokes every Friday evening. Subscription Manager: Keep a list of all subscribers, give receipts for every subscription, and force them to show receipts before you give them a book. To Business Manager: Arrange with some bank so that your publisher will have a guarantee of his money, and can thus afford to bid close and then force him to bid close. Get several bids, don't stop with just one. Editor: Advise Seniors to have their pictures taken early so that they can get others if they don't like them. Have an official photographer. OUR TEAM No town has a team that will compare With our ball team of girls so rare. The jolliest girls on this wide earth; Just full of joy and harmless mirth. To teat 'em means a fight so hard, That few teams draw a winning card; The very few that cause them defeat, Soon after knew what it meant to beat. After losing to the team of A.C.I., The dear old team made them comply To their defeat on our home ground. The game was won in a great bound. Before I stop I want to say, That whether at work or at play, These girls are of a determined kind, Who always to the top will climb. - H.B.T. '15 GERMANS WITH SOLID LINES RELY ON STRAIGHT FOOTBALL Germany kicked off to France, the ball going out of bounds into Belgium. Belgium was there as a spectator, but was an old time player and was itching to get into the game and on the winning side. Instead of dodging the ball, Belgium caught it and started a brilliant return. Belgium made several clever plays but could not hit the German line effectively and soon was thrown for a loss, and lost the ball on a steady march for the goal line, Paris. Germany relied on straight football, using old style mass mormations. The Allies tried a number of forward passes, but they were broken up by the heavy German offense. Germany reached the 10 yard line before it could be stopped but there the Allies got the ball and executed a clever wing shift. They were unable to hit center but circled the left and for several good gains, carrying the ball back to the 40 yard line. Germany then took to playing the open game, executing successful forward passes to Antwerp and Ostend. Both sides are alleging unnecessary roughness. The score at the end of the first quarter stands nothing to nothing. THE CLASS OF 1915 After years of silent expectation, From the crooks and cannies of the nation, A class springs up, we call the "leventh"' Just four years above the seventh, Yet we deem it, in a rank most high, And we leave it with a sigh, Friends, and schoolmates go together, In sunshine, rain or snowy weather, Into the world with happy laughter, Some ahead, others after, But T.H.S. amemorial part, Lurks somewhere in every heart. - M.L. PATIENCE There's noble being in our midst of whom I often think. You've seen her - yes, I know you have. You needn't smile or wink. It's not a teacher or the prin - You'll have to guess some more - No soph or freshie, guess again, You've named them all before. No senior has such qualities; The Seniors ne'er can gain Her great reward of bales of hay and grain. And when I cross the sea of death and reach the golden shore, I'll see Grace Kendrick's gentle nag near by the pearly door, A diamond crown will dorn her brow, A field of emerald grass will surely be the just reward. For patience in days past. - Student News Staff Poet. REVENGE IS SWEET (Short story not copied) THE PIRATE STORY "Listen to me, my children, And a story I will unfold; Of the days that are long gone by, When I was a pirate bold. "The old hulk lay at anchor, In my little bay, one day; When I decided to make a haul, And so we rode away. "All that day we sailed an sailed, And far into the night; We swept the seas, to see a sail But not one came in sight. "But early on the morning I looked from the helm afar; And floating on the water, Was a girl, on a broken spar. "After the boat was lowered, Tenderly, I picked her up; But she, poor girl, was unconscious And did neither eat nor sup. "However, I gave her some brandy, And her story to me, she told; Of how a gale had wrecked the ship, And killed its inmates bold. "Her appointed lover was on the ship, And her dear father was there; And her chosen lover she did not love, But he had money to spare. "Her father wished her to marry him, And live a luxurious life, Without a sorrow, without a care, And freed from tiol and strife. "But I asked her to be my bride, And sail the seas with me; But she just shook her pretty head, And said, "A cottage by the sea." "And so we married and settled here, And I built this cottage dear; And of all the places in the world I want to die right here. "The old man ceased, and with a sigh, Leaned back in his deep arm chair; Just as his wife came walking in, Sweet and gentle, with silver hair. She took her seat beside him, With a grandchild, on her knee; And they watched the departing evening, Just as happy as happy could be." HISTORY OF TYLER AND SMITH COUNTY (This history will be extracted to a separate document.) OPEN HOUSE AT T.H.S. One of the most brilliant affairs of the season in Tyler society was the reception held by the faculty and students of T.H.S. The entertainment occurred on Tuesday, the twentieth, from two until four o'clock. Promptly at the appointed hour, the doors were thrown open, and guests came pouring in. All departments were opened to the visitors, including the Domestic Science, Manual Training, Gymnasium, Laboratory and class rooms. Miss Laura Lee Thatcher was hostess of the day, and was assisted by Misses Lois Holland, Margaret Smith, Mary Allen, Lilah Allison, Iva Henry, Maurine Ford, Beryl Bulloch, Virginia Fletcher, Ora Belle Burke, Aliene Jay, Marjorie Goodman, Willie Allen. The rooms were decorated exquisitely with roses of all different colors and the sewing room was also decorated with numerous dainty garments, the handiwork of the High School students. Mary Allen led the guests explaining the various accomplishments from the sewing room to the culinary department. Here they were shown the well arranged conveniences. Pat H. Beaird presided over the laboratory department displaying the various apparatus belonging to chemical and physical laboratories. From three until four o'clock the girls and boys' gymnasium classes entertained the guests by an exposition. The boys performing acrobatic feats in the form of horizonal bars, acting, diving, jumping, etc. The girls gave some fancy marches and formations, indian club drill and the "Baby Polka," a gymnasium dance. After the various departments and classes had been visited the guests were escorted to the dining room where dilicious punch and cake was served. SENIOR CARNIVAL When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for the Seniors to obtain money for the "Alcalde." A decent book requires that they by some hook or crook, get the dough. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that year books are not created equal the if we would have one above the average, we must work for it, and that we are just as capable of getting out a respectable annual as any other class. Therefore, we gave a carnival. To prove this let facts be submitted to unbelievers. We do assert first and foremost that the carnival was strictly high class in every respect, that the "wonders" were indeed characteristic of their name - "The Red Bat," has never ceased to be a marvel of scientist; the fat girl, lean man, dwarf, strange man, snake charmer and eater, each "more so" than most carnival wonders were enjoyed by all. We do affirm that the musical comedy should and by merit out to be on the road; the chorus girls with their graceful athletic (?) dancing were a source of joy to lovers of grand opera. The minstrel deserves special mention for those real live coons sho' could sing and talk about yo' buck and wing. "Niggers ain't none of yo' in it." In view of all the shows of which we have mentioned only a few, we do, as Seniors, in the name of T.H.S. solemnly publish and declare that the carnival was by use of elbow grease a howling success to which we mutually pledged our time, originality (?) and fortunes (?). - M.G. '15 ? Breathes there a "Senior" with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said, "This is my own, my native class. I'll have to muster energy to pass." II If there be, go, mark him well In him no thrilling raptures swell. He'll be on bibliomainac (ask Miss Mattie) 'Cause for that he has no tact. - Maurine Littlejohn. JOINT DEBATE On Friday night January 9th the citizens of Tyler were cordially invited to attend the joint debate between the boys and girls' debating clubs of the high school, which took place in the High School auditorium. The question being "Resolved that all Immigrants into Amertica (or the United States') should be required to pass a literary test before entering the United States." The debaters showed wonderful ability along this line and no doubt the audience was well pleased with the program which was as follows: Violin duet by Misses Marjorie Goodman and Lila Allison. The first debater was Miss Katie Waterman for the affirmative. She gave us a most magnificent debate; her points being fine as well as her delivery. Miss Margaret Smith was the first speaker for the negative who most gracefully and easily gave us a splendid address which showed hard and diligent labor. Miss Mary Allen of whom you all have heard and who has quite a splendid reputation for her voice sang two beautiful songs, "I Love You," and "The End of a Pertect Day," both of which were enjoyed by all. Next on the program came Mr. Pat Beaird who so becomingly and stately said what he had to relate in regards to the facts of the case as he saw it. He then turned the matter over to his friend Mr. Albert Young, who as we all know usually wins everything he goes into. He gave his side of the subject in even stronger and more forceful language and thought than anyone else. The refutation was most eloquently given on both sides. The judges then retired and the audience was entertained with a song by the Boys and Girls' Glee Club. When the decision was announced, Mr. Young and Miss Smith had won the negative. In addition to the debate special mention should be given to the excellent readings given by Miss Grave Simpson, which were enjoyed by all. After the reading the program being over the audience left, each thinking that the time had been well spent. OUR AUSTIN TRIP We, Albert Young, Pat Beaird and Raymond Golsan, having won the district debate and declamation at Jacksonville, were entitled to the trip to Austin. We, therefore, left here Thursday morning, May 6, at 3 o'clock for the city of Austin. At Corsicana we were met by the debaters from that city and immediately made friends with them in spite of the feeling of hatred which surged up on our hearts. Arriving in Waco we had about two hours, to wait, which was spent in wandering over the city and meeting friends. When the train came in which was to take us to Austin, there was hardly room enough on it to stand but by pushing and crowding, room was made for some fifty or sixty who got on at Waco all bound for Austin. It was an exceedingly nice trip from Waco to Austin, standing on about four square inches of floor and afraid to move for fear you might lose the space, you did have. Arrived in Austin we were met at the train by Dr. Shurter and a reception committee composed of about 200 University boys and girls. Special cars were waiting on which we were carried to the University Y.M.C.A., where there were about three hundred other delegates from all parts of the state. We then registered and were given a small badge which admitted us to every show and other interesting places free of charge. The delegates were assigned to rooms in private residences throughout the city where they spent the night. Friday morning, May 7, we awoke and got breakfast and immediately went to the law building of the University where the debates started at 9 o'clock and the declamations at 10, also the preliminaries on the track were held during the morning. The first team Tyler met was Clarendon whom we quickly defeated. Next we met Weatherford and after a long hot debate the judges returned a verdict that we were beaten by one point. (It may well be spoken here that Weatherford, the team that defeated us were the winners in the final debate and now the champions of the State). Raymond in his declamation although, not winning first honors, won for himself the words of admiration and applause of the entire audience and many of the judges. We were now free and we set out to see the many places of interest. We explored the University and all the buildings connected with it, we then spent the remainder of the day meeting delegates at the Y.M.C.A. Saturday May 8, special cars were waiting at the University for the delegates, all of whom, about nine hundred, quickly secured a seat and we were treated to a ride all over the city, visiting such places as the insane asylum, the old confederate home, the Austin dam and many other places. We then left the cars on Congress avenue and with bands playing we marched two and two up to the capitol into the House of Representatives. Here we listened to talks from men of nation-wide fame for quite a while, then the House was dismissed for five minutes and we had the pleasure of shaking hands with many of its members. On the night of May 7, we were given a banquet and hear many speeches from the University men and many others. We then left Austin about 12 o'clock for Tyler, each feeling that he had enjoyed him for more than he had expected. DISTINGUISHED JUNIORS Comparing the former Junior classes with the Junior class of 1915, we find the latter has more versatile members than any preceding classes. We have musicians, readers, poets, scientists, an artist, and other distinguished members. First, are our musicians, Georgie Lee Alston and Julia Perry are our song bitds, and their beautiful selections inspire us as the songs of the beautiful Jenny Lind did her people. And Georgia Lee is always a dependable accompanist. Carrie Mae Langford and Genevieve Garnett are our violinists. Their soft violin music makes us thing of the music rendered by Maude Powell. Minnie and Leta are piano duet players; they render some beautiful ones, too. Misses Douglas, Liebreich, Phillips and Fuller are our pianists; they are coming along, too, but are like Longfellow's Ladder of St. Augustine. Heights by great men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight, But they while their companions slept Are toiling upward in the night. James Burnett, our pianist who plays by ear, will astound the world with his wonderful musical compositions. Hanson, our drummer boy, will be a drummer at a kindergarten school, if he continues making progress. Walker and Harrington are on the royal road to success, and will be the country's greatest orchestra players in the future. Ardis standing so gracefully on the stage delivering her inspiring readings which makes others wish that they could be as noted as she, and you may be sure she is noted. Morris with her humorous and pathetic selections first makes the audience laugh, then weep. Crutcher, our class poet, is a genius. His writings show his close association with nature and human nature. Beth Tewsbury has distinguished herself by writing a Latin poem, which no Junior has probably ever undertaken before. Misses Stone, Caldwell, McFarland, King, Wiggins and Fuller write poetry of high order of beauty, and will probably be America's greatest poets in the course of a decase. Willie Walker has artistic taste, and his drawings and pictures are realistic. Our scientists are John Parker and Richard Castle. We are well posted on all electrical and scientific works and improvements. John has even made a clock and it keeps good time, too. No other Junior class can say that they have had such a progressive scientist as we. Mosby had the honor of getting an answer to his letter to the post master of London. What other T.H.S. class ever had so prominent a member? Our Junior class also has other budding geniuses who will probably come to fame some day. T.H.S. FLOAT Every fair has its floral parade day, therefore, Miss Lucia Douglas decided to have a T.H.S. float. Throught the kindness of Mr. Ike Crutcher, Jr., we secured a float, a team and a driver. As all the girls were very interest in the float, they assisted Miss Lucia and the teachers in decorating. We never knew that Mr. Ratliff and Mr. Rutledge were such good carpenters but to our great delight they were. Royal Harrington was Miss Lucia's right hand man and he stood by her to the end. One of the greatest inducements was a prize of twenty-five dollars offered for the best decorated float; so including the money inducements and our ambition to show off our pretty high school girls, we determined to be the victors. Blue and White being the high school colors was used throughout. The roof of the float had slanting sides and boxed ends the front being open for the driver. Each side was covered with white flowers with T.H.S. written in blue flowers with holes cut in each initial for the pretty girls (chosen from the high school) to put their heads through. Each girl stood on boxes, boards, or any thing else she could find to make her the right height and you can imagine our comfort. Our out-riders were our gallant high school boys. With this galazy of high school beauty, gallantry and unique idea we were confident we would get the prize but we were sadly disappointed. Thanks are due Miss Lucia Douglas for this beautiful and effective float. The occupants of the float were: Georgia Lee Alston, Julia Perry, Marion and Margaret Seeton, Lexie May Palmore, Helen Wadel, Thelma McGinney, Barbara Birdwell, Lois Fitzgerald, Agnes Shuford, Gladys Ardis, Margaret Marsh, Josephine Tayler, Elizabeth Loftin, Mamie Hight, Florrie Covert, Beth Loftin, Mamie Hight, Florrie Covert, Louise Marsh, Iva Henry, Beryl Bulloch, Sunshine Pope, Bonnie Flannegan, Kethleen Coker, Grade Simpson, Mable Ford, Nathalia Liebreich, Lovie Roberts, Sarah Butler, Maurine Littlejohn, Norma Peerson and Allie Mae Thomasson. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF SENIORS Do you doubt that the Senior class of 1915 has been with out varied and valuable experiences. Just listen to only a few personals. "Any Adventures?" did you say? "Yes, a plenty - rich, rare, and racy. Morgan oden encountered a wild cat or panther while fishing near Lindale, reached camp "all in," left the beast behind him he says. Why, Morgan, why did't you bring him along with hou. Odessa Anderson was on a trestle before a train which gave a shrill whistle and stopped just in time for her to escape being killed. Horace Thomasson was arrested for eloping (?) with the Mt. Vernon girl who kindly offered to watch his grip while he got off a train at Pittsburg to attend to business. "Arrested? What for?" surged thru Horace's brain. The strong man with the badge of authority: "Which one is it?" Which one? Who? Where?" Horace cried all in one breath. The man with the badge only coldly laughed, marched him back to the girl watching the valise - looking at her, then at him, laughing softly and muttering: "Runaways, - yhy, you kids, - the idea." So it soaked in that they were regarded as eloping. Protests, threats to business head quarters, home and everywhere else were without avail. The whistle for Mt. Pleasant, an officer at the depot, laughing heartily, to report the guilty parties found elsewhere, relieved them from the embarassing situation. Imagine Marion Goldstucker being so jolly and hilarious that the neighbgors thought wild Comanches were turned loose in town. Opal Porter on her way to school met a crazy man with a butcher knife on the rail road. But he simply handed her a box and passed on. Afraid to take the box and aftaid not to, she snatched the box, grabbed her sister, and ran home as fast as her heels could carry her. The box contained candy and chinquapins. Opal will run more than one man crazy. Go to Lovic Roberts for an account of her trip with three others in a bucket drawn by a cable up a moutain at Silver Plume, Colorado. Imagine her suspended in mid air, the cable "out of fix" for three hours. Grace Simpson's sojourn in San Antonio has enriched her experiences. The opetic Royal Phillips gets a glimpse of heaven and paradise as he sees the sunset from Pike's Peak when the snow covered the mountain sides on August 13. He heard thunder and sa lightning below him, for he was above the clouds. Mary Allen visited the zoo and art museum in Forest Park, St. Louis. Tom Collier, on a business mission, was fired at by a drunk man on a dark road out from Little Rock. Betty Pinkerton saw a ghost (?) in here room at 3 a.m. Norma Burnette had a thrilling experience with a burglar one night. John Gilpin's ride was nothing to compare with Albert's firs ride on his own pony. Iva Henry in a party of six goes thirty-five miles winding around the foot of Loukout Mt. in a car with a negro chauffeur. The encounter two revengeful mountainers in a Ford, who, because of the narrow road on the mountain side caused a narrow excape for both parties. One of the men, a mean looking young man with tattooed arms and with shot gun; the other perhaps the father. After passing their car had turned and followed Iva's, ordered the negro chauffeur out, saying they were going to shoot him for trying to run over them, but after intercessions, slapped the negro in the face, warned him that they had the negro's number and to look out; then fled before officers could be called. Lucille Holmes was in a train wreck near Dallas, and saw men dying around her. Annie Lee Lambright was in a storm on the Gulf of Lake Charles. Elizabeth Pirtle was also in a storm on a lake. Israel Morein and companions on a hike, camped in a cemetery at night - went frog hunting same night, got lost, climbed to top of tree to hunt light. The limb breaks, he jumps for his life to another, and makes a narrow escape. David Briggs eats cream with his best girl at the Candy Kitchen, accompanied with band music; finds not a cent in his pocket when ready to pay the bill. The charming girl gives him a haughty stare, pays the bill, and eats candy now to other music. (Who had slipped David's change?) T. Royal Smith may tell you of his experiences in Yellowstone Park, especially o his coming upon a bear that told him in muttering tones that he (T.R.) was good for eating. T.Royal lost no time in begging Mr. Urses pardon to hasty leave taking for camp. The unsuspecting Joseph Roberts and T. Royal, on a hike with scouts, slept in a shed opposite the depot at Chandler. Out of sympathy they invidted a well dressed stranger to a place in their sleeping apartments to await for a late night train. He soon changed to rough clothes and lay down, and with suspicious movements watched them. But scout master and Joseph had eyes on their guest. No sleep that night; they having no weapons felt uneasy. The tramp's inquiries brought the reply that scouts carried no money, and he left for richer fields. THE STUDENT NEWS The Seniors of 1914-1915 attempted to do something that no other class had done. And, in spite of the fact that every one was continually screaming war and hard times at them, they feel that their venture was a success. Not an overwhelming world famous success perhaps but at any rate they did not come out "in the hole," instead they were fifty cents to the good. The venture was the "Student News." A four sheet paper, issued bi-monthly, sold at five cents per copy. It was through the kindness of Mr. Royal Harrington that the little paper was launched, but other business called him and he was compelled to resign his place as Editor-in-Chief. The Senior class extends hearty thanks to Mr. Harrington. The vacancy was filled by Miss Opal Porter. Mr. Albert Young held the office of business manager, and the class feel that the final success of the news was due, in a great measure to the never tiring energy of these two. The first issue left the press in January and was received with a great amount of interest even among those who had prophesied failure, and with each new number the interest grew. Only four issue were sent to press as the original plan because the Seniors felt that all their efforts, time, and energy must turn to the Alcalde. It is hoped that the future classes will contine the paper and eventually make it a thing that not only the High School but all Tyler will be proud of. THANKS We the undersigned take this means of publicly showing our appreciation to Hon. Judge Simpson, for his untiring efforts in coaching us for both the district and state debate and declamation contest. Too much can not be said of his great ability as an orator, and we realize tha without his help or the help of some other competent man our efforts would have been fruitless. He gave us the help which we most needed and we sincerely extend our thanks to him, knowing that to him is due the credit for us having met with the success which which we have. ALBERT YOUNG, PAT BEAIRD, RAYMOND GOLSAN ALCALDE Never did such a large, active, capable Senior class graduate from the Tyler High School as the class of 1915. And none of that body have merited special mention more than Katy Waterman, Albert Young and Horace Thomasson - the last two for their unequal ability and energy in the management of, editing, and financing the Alcalde; while Katy Waterman as class president has proven so capable in securing harmonious co-operation in advancing the interest of her class and showing executive ability in handling their varied affairs. Principal and Teachers. FINIS