Minonk's past
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A look at Minonk's past |
Minonk High School Memorial 1919
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| Harrison Kerrick graduated from Minonk High School in 1890. He has had a long, honorable army career, beginning as private June 18, 1898. He advanced from Lieutenant and served at home, in Cuba and in the Philippines until in the World's War he was serving as Colonel. He was Commandant in the Army Artillery 7th French Army, and C.O. 42nd U.S. Railway Artillery A.E.F. He was in Active Service in France and Alsace, Germany. In 1919 he was Superintendent of Water Transportation Port of New York. |
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John Meierhofer attended the Minonk High School from 1910 to 1914. He graduated with the class of 1914 at the age of 17 years. He enlisted in the navy at Great Lakes June 1, 1918. Here he remained 24 days. John was stationed at Camp Decatur, Camp Perry and Camp Ross. He left New York June 26 and went to Brooklyn and then to Ellis Island. He sailed on the U.S. Naval Transport, "America" from Ellis Island and landed at Brest, France. John made three round trips to France, arriving at New York on the last trip, October 10, 1918, after having had three months of experience in the submarine zone. John was discharged February 11, 1919, having faithfully performed his duty as called upon, in protecting our shores and men while in transport.
It seems it cannot be but yesterday I stood, a senior bold, in cap and gown, Ready to tell the "Profs" to go their way, And, as for me, I'd seek my just renown. I would no longer to their whims submit- I'd do where fame and glory waited me; But my, down here I scarcely have the time to sit, They make me work 'most all of time, you see. They tell me "Scrub the decks." Say, do I scrub? They say to me "Peel spuds"-the spuds are peeled. I tell you I will show them I'm no dub; They'll never have a chance to say I squealed. -U.S. Navy. |
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