MAXIE FOWLER
Maxie is a native of this Community and has been here throughout her schooling. She has been a �uccessful teacher for the past four years.
ELIZABETH LEWIS "LIB"
"Her manner gracious, kind and true."
Lib comes to us from Oak Hill wheL·e she graduated in '25. She has been at Rio for the last two years, and is a member of the Comet Staff and S. L. S.
VELLA HAMRICK
Graduate of Webster S:,rin�s H. S., West Va., class of '23. She attended normal for one year at West Va. She has proved successful as a teacher and we wish her more success.
MARGARET LEWIS "PEG"
After graduating from Oak Hill H. S. in '24, Peg came to Rio for her normal training. She is a member of S. L. S. She taught for the past year in Jackson County.
RUTH REESE
Graduate of R. G. H. S. She has the distinction of being an honor roll sutdent. Ruth is an active membet· of S. L. S. She has been a successful teacher for a number of years.
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NINA RHODES
Nina graduated from Wellston H. S. and has been a teacher in the Jackson County schools. An exceptionally good student, quiet and sincere.
MARCELLA D. WILLIAMS
"A kind and gentle heart she had To comfort friends and foes."
Marcella is a graduate of Wellston H. S., and has taught several successful years of school. We are glad to welcome her to our class.
FRANKIE BEEGLE
"You'd never gue!\� she was so wise, To look at her mischevious eyes."
Frankie is a graduate of Racine H. S., and has supplemented her no1·mal work with several years of real teaching experience.
EFFIE POOLE
Effie g1;aduated from Ironton H. S. and came to Rio for her norn1al work. She, also, has been a teacher.
WILMA BINGHAM COX
Wilma graduated from Jackson H. S. and has taught for several years. We are glad to welcome her to our class.
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MILDRED SHELTON-"MID"
"Isn't that romantic?"
Home Ee Club, C. L. S. Debating Team
WILLIAM HOWARD HUTCHISON"MONK"
Glee Club '25, '26, '27., Football, Basketball, '25, '26. C. L. S. Track 26 Tennis Team '25, '26. "I'm not worried"
ROMAINE GILPIN-"Romine"
Home Ee Club, C. L. S., Student Council, Debating team, A. M. S. 1-3. Always happy-she just can't help it.
EMERY BETHEL-"RED"
C. L. S., Basketball, Football, Football Manager, '25, '26, Glee Club. Successful and thorough in all his work. Never a duty does he shirk.
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EDWIN McNAMEE-"MO. MACK" "Applesauce"
President C. L. S., Athletic Board, Debating team, Cheer leader. The Senior class owes a lot of its pep to "Mack".
SADIE ALTIZER-"KITTY"
Sadie hails from Adamsville. She has a wicked look and breaks hearts when whenever she smiles.
REYNOLD ROPETER-"SKEETER"
"I love my
President C. L. S., Football, Basketball. baby". Athletic Board,
ELSIE GREENE....:.."GEORGE"
"You never can tell".
Home Ee. Club., C. L. S.
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RUTH LLOYD-"RUDY"
"Oh, where is Clarence1"
C L. S., A. M .S.
LUTHER OWENS
Debating team, C L. S., Football, Basketball. Luther comes from Centerville in his senior year and we are glad to welcome him in our class of '27.
VIRGINIA OVERTURF-"GINGER"
"You're a surprising kind."
C. L. S.
JOHN OVERTURF
John hails from Centerville. He spent three years in Centerville High School and came to Rio to finish his course. We welcome him. Member of C. L. S.
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TELITHA KEELS
"Oh, heart whose tenderness is to all as love" A good student whose sole aim is to shine in the world as a sunbearv snines in a dark corner.
FAYE SCOTT
"Girls, have you seen Knoxie today?"
Another student from Centerville High School and one of real ability. You can rJways rely upon Faye.
MARY GOMER
"Now, dont that make you mad?" A student of ability who is always loyal to teachers and friends.
FRANCES SCOTT
Frances is a studious young lass. She comes well prepared to history class.
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CICERONIAN SOCIETY
The Ciceronian Literary Society did excellent work during the two terms. Its progress is due to the cooperation of our students and to the help of Professor Pabst and our principal, Mr. CottrPll. The programs consisted mainly of debates, readings, music, and short plays. The officers were elected for six week terms, which proved to be a successful plan.
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I FOOTBALL SQUAD I
CAPTAIN FRED HAMRICK-TACKLE
We were all glad to rcc�ivc Fred when he came back to school, to help the team. Fred was chosen Captain to fill the pince of L�ster Saunders. Much credit is due Hamrick for his s,irit, both on the offenr,2, and defense. He smashed through the opponents' line at will, downing them before they got a start.
ELBERT ODER-HALFBACK
Oder is one o! our all around athletes, his cognomen being football. He is especially noted for his end runs and hitting the line. He works hard the entire game iot· he feels it is for the betterment of his school. Oder is our Captain for next year.
MALVERN JAMES-QUARTERBACK
James more commonly known as "Pete" is small, but he has proven that it is not only the bigger ones that can play football. He can run the ball for consistant gains a� well as run the team. He is planning on being with us next year.
FRED FROWNFELTER-FULLBACK
Fred has proven himself to be one of the main cog3 in the defensive wheel of this year's team. He can play the offensive as well. When a few yards is needed give it to Fred and no one stops him.
CLYDE THOMPSON-HALFBACK
Thompson, a husky player from Mercerville, showed his ability on the Gridiron last fall. He seemed a little nervous at times but soon overcame this and was an asset to our team. We will hea1· more of Clyde next year.
MORGAN JONES-HALFBACK
This was Morgan's first year on the College team, but he played at times as a veteran. He was always there when it came to punting and running an off tackle buck Your uniform will be ready for you next fall, Morgan.
CHESTER HANNAHS-QUARTERBACK
This is Chet's last year to fight fo1· Rio, but he will never be forgotten by his teammates. He is especially noted for his punting and passing, which is hard to beat. Chet, we wish you the best of success in life.
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VICTOR SHARPE-GUARD
Although "Vic" did not play in many games he showed the rest of the team th-2 true meaning of spirit. Victor always did his best to help the team all he could.
MANAGER GLEN (RED) POWELL
The team was very fortunate in having 'Red" as their manager. Glen was a real worker in helping and doing all hE' could for the team and school. We will Always remember him and revive in our memories the way he treated us on our trips. When it comes to service "Red" is right there, it seems to be his middle nam,i.
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RIO vs. CEDARVILLE
After losing three straight games the Red M<'n w<"re more determined to win from their next opponent, Cedarville, we were now playing in our class, which made the team feel that revenge for their previous defoats would be sweet. Rio could not work together the first half but came back the second half with victory in their eyes and hearts. Oder and James tore through the Cedarville team for consistent gains. The passing of Hannahs was a great asset to our eleven. During the game Rio was penalized one hundred and fifty yards, that we sometimes doubted the justice of. Rio succeeded in pushing the pig-skin ovtr the goal three times but only two were tallied. In spite of the penalties Rio won by the score 13 to 0.
RIO vs. IRONTON PANTHERS
The game on the g1·catest day of the year, HOME COMING, was witnessed by many followers of our team. Wilmington, our scheduled game for this date, cancelled the week previous, causing many fans to become alarmed. A game was arrang€d with Ironton and as this was the or.ly home game of the season the Rio Grande College representatives of the gridiron, proved that they had a fighting team. The fact that Ironton was the first to score made Rio fight harder to win. Every player was given a chance to play in the game. responsible for the 39 to 7 victory. Rio showed the fighting spil'it which was
RIO vs. MORRIS-HARVEY
Our last game of the season was a battle on Morris-Harvey's gridiron. Rio became handicapped in the early part of the game by the injury of Knox, left end. Monis-Harvey after a long end run in the first quarter succeeded in pushing the ball over for theh· score. Rio then tightened on the defense and the opponents could Pot gain. The latter part of the game was played in darkness making it unable for either team to distinguish their players. score of 7 to 0. We were forced to defeat by the
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GET ACQUAINTED PARTY
Everyone anticipated a good time when they arrived at the Get-Acquainted party which was held Tuesday evening of the second week of school. On arriving everyone was given paper and pencils on which to get signatures of old and new acquaintances. To the one having the most names a prize was given. Many old and new games were played among them "Skip-to-my-Lou" after which partners were found for receiving refreshments which ccnsisted of brick ice cream and cake. felt better acquainted and more ready to take up the semester's work.
HALLOWE'EN PARTY
All members of the Women's League were invited to a masked party given at the Community Hall, October 26. Of course nearly everyone came. The pass word was required to see that the Men's League remained at home. Many games and contests were held for which prizes were given. The most important of these were, an athletic contest, and hideous-suit contest. Refreshments of cider, doughnuts, and apples were served, after which every one said, "Good-nite" in Ghost style and went home.
HOME COMING DAY
Rio Grande is once more seen, a busy metropolis. This is November 6, our Annual Home-Coming day. The day all of our new students welcome all our old student<; back. The arrangements were all made and turned out successfully except the football game which was cancelled at the last minute. This, however, did not daunt Rio's spirit for a game was arranged with the "Ironton Panthers." The day was fine for even the weather man did not disappoint us. decidd victory for Rio Grande 39 to 7. The game ended with a Dinner was served at noon in the main college building under the direction and supervision of Mrs. W. A. Lewis and her Home Economics classes. In the evening 11. splendid movie was enjoyed l>Y all and at a late hour Rio slept peacefully once more having seen all her old friends.
Many thanks are due the student body, the faculty, and the townspeople for cooperation and good will shown our visitors.
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Margaret: "I swear I've never been kissed."
Sharpe: "That's enough to make any girl �wear."
Irishman: "Gimme a yard of milk."
Izzy: In order to get ahead of the Irishman accordingly measured exactly a yard of milk along the counter then fe<>ling sure of himself asked "Vill you drink it here'1" "No, wrap it up and I'll take it home." ' ·
"Who will have your fine coll<>ction of pictures when you die?"
"My children, when I marry."
"And if you have none?"
"My grandchildren, I suppose."
Not-tee Officers.
"One of the first duties of the municipal authorities is to place the price of coffins within the reach of every dead man."
Found Dead From A Bullet In His Ch1·ysler.
Agent: "Don't you want your office furnishings insured against theft?"
Manager: "Yes, all but the clock. Everybody w!ltches that."
Jones: "I hear Hardup's store burned last night. long way off."
Banker: "Yes, I saw it six months ago."
They say you could see the fire a
Next to a giraffe with a sore throat, the most out-of-luck animal is a centipede with fallen arches.
"I think I'll repair homeward."
"I have a used car too."
"Where do you work, Mary?"
"I'm a dail-y maid in a candy factory."
"What do you do?"
"Milk chocolates."
Foreman: "Are you a mechanic?"
Pat: No, Sir, I'm a McCarthy."
"Her rich uncle cut her off with practically nothing."
"A sort of a bobbed heiress."
"I have always maintained," said Charles, "that no two p('ople on eart� think alike.;: "You'll change your mind," said his fiancee. ''When you see the wedding presents.
GOOD ·EXAMPLE
"Surely, Miranda, you're not going to 1?1arry ag�i� ,��Pn the Lord just look Smith."
"I shuah am, as long as the Lord takes em, so w1I. I.
ARABIAN NIGFITS
"What, manied? How did yqu ever fet a wite?"
"I just sobered up and there s� was:
Teacher: "I shall never many until I meet a woman who is my direct opposite."
H. S. Student: "Well, there are a number of intelligent girls in this country."
McDonald: (ananging with clergyman for his second marriage) "I should like the ceremony in my yard this time."
Clergyman: "Good gracious, wny!"
McDonald: "So the chickens can pick up the rice-we wastrd a lot last time."
"So the doctor said you were as sour.d as a dollar?"
"Yes, he knew that was all I had."
"Do you know I haven't spoi-:en to my wi.i:e for five weeks:" "Don't worry, old man, your turn comes next."
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