Ann Arbor High School - Omega Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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after a careful consideration, elected the Hon. James, S. Handy, president. NVith Mr. Handy weilding the gavel, we soon chose the following staff, who have since proven themselves worthy of the tremendous duties given to their charge, Miss Ada Stevens, vice-president, Miss Taylor, secretary, Mr. Severance, treasurer, Mr. Rice Beal, foot ,ball captain, and Mr. Condon, base ball captain. Under the guidance of these officers, our bark glided along so smoothly and quietly that the thought of danger was furthest from our minds. But it is often the case, when one feels safest, then is danger nearest. ,So it was with us, for one morning it was announced that those insolent Seniors had challenged us to a game ofthe dreaded foot ball to be played the fol- lowing Saturday on the Campus Martins. On the appointed day the sun rose as brightly as ever, and the forces of '91 marched forth to the ba.ttle field feeling certain that victory would perch upon their banners. But how little had we realized the great strength of our opponents. They rushed at us -with-the force of a whirlwind, and before we could re- cover from our surprise, the ball was carried over- our line, and Ninety was declared victor. In the athletic contests which followed, however, the praises of Ninety-one were sung, and the laurels of victory heaped upon her head. In a game of base ba.ll played during the latter part of the year, the superiority of our skill was again made manifest, a.nd the Seniors went back to their mammas with tearscoursing down their cheeks, and their trousers in a terribly lacerated condition. Q At a meeting of the class it was decided that garnet and maize should be our class colors. The motto 'fNil Sine Labore, Nothing without labor, was chosen, and it has served to stimulate and encourage us on to greater work. ' One, morning while assembled in chapel the following notice was read: JUNroRs: ' ' T You are cordially invited to attend a social next Friday evening at the residence of your vice-president. Ah! how our breasts heaved with pride and emotion at the sound of that word Juniors.7' We reali-zed, perhaps, for the first time, that we were nearing the goal of our ambition. The evening of the social was clear and 22

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A X- +- 0 Our Freshmen year was passed in obscurity and quietness, infact the outside world was scarcely aware of our existence: Yet we were gather- ing, perhaps unknown to even our teachers, those principles which were to lenable us to put on the shield of the conqueror and fight the battles of life. As has been the custom since time immemorial, we were subjected to the taunts and jeers of the upper classmen, but by ever keeping before our eyes the purpose for which we were here, their words only gave us the -greater determinuation-to succeed., NVe need not dwell upon our success, for after listening to the many illustrious deeds of the sons of Ninety-one, you will be able to form your own conclusions. A Our Sophomore year was spent very much in the same manner as the previous one had been. The principal thing to occupy our attention being - -bolming, or, perhaps, it would be better. expressed if I said jlunkfmg, for notwithstanding thefact that we spent twice the time on a lesson that was asked of us, it was quite a rarity forius, especially during our Freshmen year, to make a perfect recitation. The reason is obvious, we had never 'before known what it really was to balm, so now that it was necessary to perform the wonderful feat or fltmk, there was but the.one thing left to do, viz., to flank. However, by perseverance, we acquired the habit, so that during the latter part of our course it became the rule rather than the eX- ception, to recite so well that eventhe teachers praised our work. Very little class spirit seems to have been shown as yet, for we had not even thought of such a creature as a class social, or, if such a vision -did appear to the mind of anyone, it remained a vision, for tradition has brought down no account of such an occurrence. Upon returning for our Junior year, we found that a pressing need of theschool had been supplied, a beautiful addition to the school house had been erected, and was now ready for use. ' With the increased advantages which this addition afforded, we launched forth upon our work with still greater vigor than in either of the two previous years. Heretofore we had been guided entirely by the general directions of the supreme head of the school, but now the importance of our situation -demanded a leader, who could look more closely after the interests of the -class. In View of selecting such a person, we met in the new chapel, and 21

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bright, and in any direction might be seen the happy guests coming to participate in the pleasures of a Junior social. In the early hours of morn- ing these same individuals could be seen Wending their Weary steps home- ward, as if they were returning from the most successful enterprise. We were so well pleased with this social that several others Were given during the year. , They will ever be remembered as especially pleasing social events in our history. It was now winter. With eager eyes We scanned the horizon, hoping to catch sight of some dark cloud which would indicate the approach of a snow-storm, as We were very anxious for one of these rare treats-a sleigh- ride. But all in vain, the Winter passed, and still no snow, so our ride was given up, for We did not harbor for a moment the thought of following in the steps of our worthy predecessors of Ninety, Who attempted to have a. sleigh-ride on bare ground. ' Nothing further of importance occured until the arrival of the annual entertainment, the Junior Exhibition. We Will not expatiate upon its merits, but let it suffice to say that its participants did just honor to the class. These exercises were the first ever held by any class in the new chapel, so We may justly claim that it Was dedicated by Ninety-one. ' The year was now drawing to a close, and We were called upon to pay a last tribute to the Senior class in the form of a decoration of the chapel for Commencement. Here again the ingenuity of our class was shown by the artistic manner in which the gloomy walls were transformed. After a period of two months rest, We returned to our Work as Seniors. The .question uppermost in the minds of all Was. U Who shall be our pilot this year? 7' There was much discussion over the matter until finally a meeting was called, and it was decided by ballot. Upon counting the votes there Was found to be a large marjorityin favor of Mr. Price, who Was consequently declared president. 'Upon balloting for the other officers, Miss McOmber Was elected vice-president, Miss Amy Paine, secretary, Mr. Keech, treasurer, Mr. Thompson, marshall, Mr. John Condon, ba.se ball captain 5 and Mr. Williams, foot ball captain. It Was with great pride that We elected the fore-named persons to pilot our ship. And time has proven that they have guided our magnificent vessel in a manner that calls forth our highest praises. ' 23