Bellingham High School - Shuksan Yearbook (Bellingham, WA)

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Smiur ijiatnrg Snuth Sine There has never been anything slow about the class of '06, Forty strong we entered High School with a rush and have never slowed down. At first everything was new and it took us some time to get accustomed to the different order of things. At length, however, order was brought out of the chaos and we applied ourselves to our lessons. Our greatest comfort during those trying first days, was Mr. Hughes. He would quote innumerable consoling verses to us, such as, All things have a period of greenness, some things are greener than others, there he would look at usj, and seine things remain green longer than others, etc.. We soon proved that we did not belong to the class that remain green longer than others, for early in the year, we held a class meeting and organized our class. Carl Grue was chosen president, Mildred Boyes vice president and Voltaire Belleisle, secretary. After a long and hard fought contest, we chose olive green and cream for our class colors and the white earnation for our flower. We also chose a yell and on every occasion whether there was need for it or not we were wont to give that yell. As Freshmen we had long been forced to put up with the sneers and taunts of the other classes, but at last we came to the conclusion that patience had ceased to be a virtue and that We would show them that the class of '06 could do things. Accordingly a night, which we knew would be dark, was chosen and, at the appointed time all of the boys met at the top of Larrabee hill, for we had decided that when the 111OTI'OWV'S sun should send forth his first bright rays, the '06 flag should be waving over the school building. We had expected no resistance for we had kept our plans dark, but in some un- heard of way the other boys had gotten wind of them and were there to pre- vent our carrying them out. Something had to be done and done quickly, so, gathering all our men we made a rush and captured the ring-leaders of the other side. After they had been given a good 4'ducking in the water-trough down on Fourteenth street, they were glad to go and leave us in peace. So we went back to the school house, went in through a basement window, up through the attic and out on the roof where one of the boys climbed the flag-pole and fastened our flag to the very top. That flag was the first thing that greeted the eyes of all as they went to school the next morning. Of course, we were expecting a Hcalling down and so were not surprised when Prof. said to us, Step into the office, please. We've never told what took place in there but the result was that we took our flag down. We had established a reputation as one of the classes in High School, however, and after all what more were We striving for? Vile had to behave now for a while and so paid strict attention to our lessons. ive mastered conjugations and deelensions, we learned how geysers were formed, we puzzled over our algebra. This studious streak couldn't last long and at length we boys conceived 4 1 4 1 1

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---n - -E the idea of giving the girls a party. Since this was our first Freshman Hblow- out we decided it should be done up properly. lVe took one of the girls into our confidence, for we wanted to use her home, and made all the other arrangements. VVhen we told the girls they were enthusiastic over it and all promised to come. The all-important night arrived and we all gathered at the home of Mildred Boyes. So far we had received no molestation from the other classes except to be relieved of a couple of cakes, but as we had plenty left we diduit begrudge them that little. VVe were enjoying ourselves with various games when suddenly a yell arose on the street and a moment later a window was pushed up and a Sophomore followed by two Juniors and a Senior, entered. They didn't honor us with their company very long, they looked around and when they saw all the war-like expressions they took a sneak for the door, four of the cheapest looking boys you ever saw. YVe had supper then and I wonder if any of us will ever forget that pop! Then we played a few more games before we separated. Weive had lots of parties since that one, but I douit think vve've enjoyed any of them quite as much as we did that iirst Freshman party. During our first year we were very well represented in athletics. One of our boys, Voltaire Belleisle, was captain of the football eleven and Carl Grue and Ross Earlywine, two more from our number, began their careers as football heroes. The girls went in for basketball, but were unable to secure games with any other teams. All during the winter we had been studious, but when spring came, nature began calling to us and, unable to resist her voice, we planned a trip to Chuckanut Mountain. The day was fine and we all enjoyed the trip up but took a great deal more pleasure in the lunch which the girls prepared when we reached the top. After dinner there were various things to be done, most of us choosing to Wander over the mountain. As the twilight shadows were lengthening, We started for home. The Walk back was very pleasant. The rest of the spring was spent mainly in preparing for the reception, for though we were but Freshmen, we were to have a table at the reception tendered to the graduating class. The girls workd hard on the table and everyone said it was the prettiest one there. We were not sorry when school closed and it was with a great deal of pleasure that we looked forward to three months of freedom from lessons. When summer had passed and once more we gathered at Old Larrabee, we occupied the dignified position of Sophomores. Though our numbers had decreased our spirits were as high as ever, and it was now our turn to make fun of the Freshmen. This year We did not waste so much time getting start- ed to work, and so in a short time we were settled down. Our alegbra was much the same as the year before, as was our English, but, 'fnos beati we had finished Iiatin composition and now took up Caesar. At times we wished that worthy general had been killed in some of his many battles before he had had time to Write an account of all of them. VVe took a great interest in Zoology, especially the boys. In athletics the same boys were to be seen on the gridiron. The '06 boys 1