Judge, 1928-06-09 · page 6 of 36
Judge — June 9, 1928 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This is not a satirical cartoon page, but rather a **student yearbook section** from what appears to be an early 20th-century college (likely Hoovey or a similar institution). The page features four male students with their photographs, nicknames, and biographical entries: 1. **Michael Gilhouly** ("Clarence") - Class President 2. **George Jean Mencken** ("Theodore," "Merrimac") - from Sing Sing, N.Y. 3. **Gordon Waters** ("Ricky," "Fizz") - noted drinker 4. **Mudd E. Waters** ("Lindy," "Grace") - brother of "Ricky" The humor derives from **self-deprecating student descriptions**: references to drinking, arrests, shoplifting charges, and police involvement. The tone is deliberately irreverent, treating disciplinary issues as comedic college experiences rather than serious matters—reflecting period undergraduate culture and the satirical spirit of student publications.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
MICHAEL GILHOULY POPPADOPOLUS, YONKERS, N.Y. Norra Brrra Sense “Cranence”™ Class President; Gin Club; Sock and Pilfer; Necking Team (1) (2) (3). “Clarence” came to Hoovy, a curly haired lad who believed in Have lock Ellis end here he is the finished product of four y lege edu 4 * went in for ¢ rything while he in fact, went up” but heigh F av! “Cla eexpects to join his father who is in the subway guard ‘busine ss, after leaving college. Good luck, “Gus” GEORGE JEAN MENCKEN, SING SING, N.Y Pit Puo Pues Timopor: “Meanie” “Merrim came he re e straight from Sing Sing but has been crooked ever since, en take his whiskey straight! Hla! Ha! his freshinan vear fie went in for shoplifting and held the inter J » record for three years running. Runr away from cops ! During his sophomore year he was absent for thirty days but returned in time to almost graduate, “Merrie” is no relation to Hl. LL. Mencken and he’s proud of the relationship. GORDON WATERS, RYE, N.Y. DT Tarra Kea “Gin “Rrexey “Fizz” Drinking Team (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7). “Rickey” came to Hooey eight years age and he hasn't been sober since. He is one of the most popular men in college. His father is a hootlegger. “Ricke, \ et Anny : nllegiate atest 3 + found in his cups at his room in Hall. “Rickey” won his H on the parallel bars. MUDD Kk. WATERS, RYE, N. Y. Pin Were You “Linpy’ “Grace” Indian Club (1) (2) Glee Club (1) (2) Solitary Confinement (35) (+) (5) (6) (7). “Lindy” is the brather of famous “Rickey” and is almost as well known by the police. “IL played the ponies while here and expects to follow that profession when he leaves. The faculty ed to pension him if he stays another year in some other city. © backed by the Hooey police force. comicbooks.com