Adrian High School - Sickle Yearbook (Adrian, MI)

 - Class of 1899

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upon his third year in the High School, he begins to feel his importance. It is then that he realizes that he will soon occupy the middle east room, the room upon which every Freshman looks with eyes filled with awe and wonderment. It was a pleasant and prosperous year for us, though not an eventful one. Aside from the animal sleigh ride in january and the picnic in june, nothing of importance affecting the class as a whole took place, though the nmnerous clubs in the school, the histories of which must ever remain unwritten, made life interesting for those desiring amusement. In the autunm of 1898 we entered upon our fourth and last year in Adrian High School. We assumed our rank as Seniors gracefully and, as Seniors generally do, made ourselves an example of excellence for the lower classes. It was not long before it became evident that the younger generation was an observing one and, from present indications, we may expect worthy successors. We were now entirely independent of all classes and factions in the school--a little nation by ourselves. Settled as we were in a room of our own, with Miss Louise B. Stickney as our mistress, we were prepared to spend a pleasant and profitable year. Mr. Brooks had accepted a position as superintendent of a large school at LaSalle, Ill., and Mr. Welch, formerly of the Jackson High School, had taken his place as our principal. In coming to our school, Mr. Welch had a difficult position to fill. His predecessor, Mr. Brooks had been a very popular teacher, and some of the students, principally the boys, were at tirst rather disposed to feel unkindly towards our new principal when he enforced stricter rules than had been customary, but at the present time we are pleased to state that these same boys are to be found among Mr. Welch's warmest friends. We commenced to lay plans for the year early in September. During the third week of that month a business session of the class was held, at which time officers were elected for the year. Clarence Wilcox was again chosen chief executive, showing the high regard in which he is held by the class. At the same time Hattie Rowley became secretary, Jerome Moran treasurer and Mr. Case sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Case was obliged to leave school soon after his election, and Leon Treat became sergeant in his place. We had decided to issue an annual at commencement, and in October held another session for the purpose of choosing the board of editors. This was an important step and demanded the most careful attention and consideration of the class. As a result, an exceedingly competent body was chosen, and with Robert Park as editor-in-chief, and Wilfred Shaw as business manager, the two latter having been appointed by the teachers of last year, the class of ,QQ was prepared to issue a fine volume. Miss Grace Langdon, who had gone to Europe to live just before we became Seniors, has been our European correspondent, and has written many inter- esting letters. In December, as in the winter of our Sophomore year, we enjoyed a sleigh ride to the home of Roy Beal, and it was a success in every particular. On the evening of March gd, our class gave a social in the High School room, the proceeds of which, together with the amount realized during the year from general taxation, were sufficient to defray all our graduating expenses. This, of

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young people is seldom seen. We had not been settled in this new territory very long when it was deemed advisable for us to organize. Our first general assembly was held in October of 1895, at which time Clarence Wilcox was elected president and VVilfred Shaw secretary. Our meetings, of which we had but few during our Freshman year, were in keeping with our position in the High School. The dignity a11d strict observ- ance of parliamentary law were extraordinary, apple cores, erasers and umbrellas playing an active part in the spirited arguments which often arose. VVe allowed the first winter to slip by without a class sleigh ride, but in the following June joined the other classes in a picnic at Sand Lake. It is needless to say that this was one of the most enjoyable events of the year, and did much towards strengthening the bonds of friendship between the classes. Soon after this came the long summer Vacation, which we thought had been earned by faithful and diligent toil. When September came again and the mandatory clang of the bell was again heard, we returned to our duties, not as Freshmen, but as second year students. Many changes had been made: Mr. Curtis had been elected Superintendent of Schools in our city, and Mr. Stratton D. Brooks had been ap- pointed Principal of the High School, the position Mr. Curtis had occupied for seventeen years. Several days passed before we had adapted ourselves to our new surroundings, but very soon matters connnenced to move along smoothly. At the outset of this new school year, the strength and worth of 'QQ became more noticeable than ever. We were strongly represented in both literary societies and in the foot ball team. In social events the Class of '99 took no back seat. We were rapidly growing out of our semi-barbarous state and taking upon ourselves an enlightened appearance. Outside of the general course of events, the first semester of our Sophomore year was a quiet one. The first snow storm was late in coming, but as we had allowed one winter to pass over our heads without a class sleigh ride, extra efforts were made to have one on this occasion. Roy Beal announced that his home, seven miles west of the city, could be had for the taking, and to that pleasant place we made our way on as beautiful a winter's night as could be asked for. Arriving there, we were ushered into the dining room, where we did ample justice to an oyster stew. The evening was passed in playing games and dancing, and at an early hour the next morning we departed for home. In the spring term the officers who had conducted affairs for a year and a half stepped down, and in their stead Sadie Edwards became president and Chas. Morden secretary. The next important event came in June. Again we com- bined with the other classes of the school for the annual picnic at Sand Lake. This was as pronounced a success as it had been the year before. When next we assembled in the class room it was to com- mence our Junior year, and the second half of our sojourn in the High School. VVith the advent of the third year we were obliged to lose from our number some of those who had been with us from the earliest days of our school life. Among them xx ere Jennie Moreland, Charlotte Lane, Edna Culver and Percy Wines. Their leaving was a serious blow to us and one from which we have never fully recovered. XVhen one enters



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course, was very gratifying to the class, but our joy over this success could 11ot be compared with that which we experienced when our business manager, Wilfred Shaw, added to our lau- rels by winning the local oratorical contest. Warm weather was now rapidly coming upon us, class day participants had been selected, and preparations, as far as possible, had been made for commencement. We had been greatly honored by securing Prof. DeMotte to deliver our commencement day address, and the Rev. Mr. Jones, of the M. P. church, to preach our baccalaureate sermon. The long looked for time was S0011 at hand. The last few weeks of school were short, but exceedingly busy and anxious ones for the members of the class of '99. Occupied, as we were, in straightening out all back accounts, and preparing ourselves for commencement, it will readily be believed that we were thankful when examinations were finished. We have 11ow finished our campaign in Adrian High School. We are prepared to launch out i11to a broader and newer field. With memories of our school life which will ever remain dear to us, and in bidding farewell to the old school, we wish those who may follow us all the happiness and prosperity which we have enjoyed during the past four years. ESSAY,- Life:boats. Sarah E. Ed wa rds. IN 1789 occurred the ship-wreck of the Adventurer, of Newcastle. It's destruction is noticeable in the history of ship-wrecks because it marked the beginning of a new era for seamen. So few were the con- veniences for such an emergency, that 110 relief could be given the storm-tossed vessel. Thousands of the coast people stood upon the shore and looked on helplessly, while it was dashed to pieces. The whole crew perished. The story of this disaster spread widely, and the public sympathy was aroused in regard to ship-wrecked seamen. Under the excitement of this calamity, steps were immediately taken that such an experience of pit- eous helplessness might not be repeated. Premiums were offered and models of boats were presented. Thus the life- boat came into existence. The first invention is 11ow so improved that it is almost indispensable along the coasts. The life-boat of to-day is built of timbers, strong and light, and is so arranged that it has the power to keep afloat, to right itself, if upset, and immediately to discharge itself when filled with water. The winds and waves are powerless against

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