Columbia City High School - Columbian Yearbook (Columbia City, IN)

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THE COLUMBIAN V History of Class of'19 CHRONICLE I Now, the history of the Class of Nine and Ten, of the High School of the City of Columbia, State of Indiana, is in this wise: In the beginning in the fifth-and-tenth year of our Lord, in the ninth month, and on the thirteenth day of the month, there entered into this Land of Learning, sixty and one seekers of knowledge. Some came up from the Eighth Grade, where they had for many many months been busily engaged in storing their minds with the honey of wisdom, some were fresh and green from a far country, quite a number came from farms where they had been tillers of the soil, and some were from other halls of instruction. And it came to pass that they were received with a certain malicious glee by a band of wild beings called Sophomores who because of their iierce taste for Freshmen blood did pounce upon them daily and nightly, and cause them to suffer great things, and so say in their hearts, Behold, blessed be the name of education, for because of it we endured and suffered great torments, both of the body and of the mind. Verily, have we been martyrs to its great and noble cause. And as the tribe did journey onward in its land, behold, there were several maidens and youths who had lost their company with which they had set forth, and were much downcast. And as the inhabitants of the tribe did gaze upon them in their sorrow, their hearts were stirred with sympathy for them, and did open wide into them that they should be gathered in. Soon after the tribe had entered this land, a prophet, Mr. Ihrig, thus spoke unto them saying, Behold we must needs have a king. To this the tribe readily agreed and Clifford Feaster was chosen king to rule its realm, in absolute peace and tranquillity. Finally, it came to pass that they were one and all seized with strange infirmities, which did cause them to act with much queerness of manner, and to display the appearances of much fright. Wise men were called to look upon them, who did pronounce inlirmitiesfMeasles, Spring Fever and regular Six Weeks' Reports. But when they were all downcast, an appeal came from a neighboring tribe called Upperclassmen urg- ing them to compete in the McLallen Declamation Contest, that they might increase their already overwhelm- ing knowledge of Oratory and Public Speaking. A vast number of these Freshmen worked daily and nightly on orations, that they might not be overcome by such enemies as Self-Consciousness and Stage-Fright. And alas! when it came to pass that on the thirty-first day of the third month of the sixteenth year, the Freshmen did deliver unto the people of the land, these orations with much skill and eloquence, there were chosen from among them two, Jensen Hedegarde and Mary Mossman, who were to represent them in the finals. On the tenth day of the fourth month there gathered at the Temple of Knowledge, great multitudes to hear finals of the McLallen Contest. The Upperclassmen were beaten back in dismay, when it was an- nounced that the winner of the evening was Jensen Hedegarde. But it came to pass after some months that many left this land of learning and began to make excuses. One said, I am in poor health, therefore I cannot remain. Another said, I must needs toil at home: there- fore I must leave, And thus did this class decrease in numbers, until the whole number, at the end of the first year was forty and two. CHRONICLE II Now, it came to pass at the beginning of the second year, that a new band of youths, did come up from the adjoining territory, and the Class of Nine and Ten, in the dignity of its promotion, remembered the days of its own greenness, and as the Sophomores of their day had done unto them, even so they did do unto these new Freshmen, and did show no mercy unto their sufferings, and no heed unto their lamentations, until all were bruised and full of much sorrow. Now, it so happened that as their advisor, one James Holloway, spake unto them, so was it done, and they chose their wisest to be their leaders and idols, and as their king, Cecil, Bean, a youth of much renown, and they called themselves with much pride the class of Nine and Ten. The Superintendent of Schools, growing tired and weary of his duties, withdrew from the Temple of Learning and unto this abode came one of great knowledge and attainment. But it so happened that this one Mr. Spaulding's son, who did enter the class of Nine and Ten, did cause great commotion and much excitement among the fair maidens. Yea, even unto the extent of furnishing delightful amusement for the four tribes of the Land of Learning at that famous Chapel exercise. And, behold, the class did aspire to musical honors, and did greatly assist the neighboring tribes known as Juniors and Seniors, in presenting to the people a great and wonderful play, Sy1via. And it came to pass that after these victorious Sophomores had shown their powers in musical feats, they turned to show their ability in feats of speaking the English language. Finally, the day arrived, and great throngs did gather themselves unto the Halls of Knowledge that they might hear the rivalry among the four tribes dwelling in the Land of Knowledge. These fortunate Sophomores showed themselves not the least among them, for verily one of their contestants, Mary Schrader, by name, was awarded third place for the feats of valor. And lo! the triumphant band of Sophomores with its mighty physical and intellectual power, did think to take part with the neighboring tribes in a track meet to decide which should be the greatest and mightiest of the tribes. This band of warriors proved in no wise the least, for Ellis McNabb did valiantly, carrying away many honors for his land. When these famous feats had passed, the tribe turned its eyes toward vacation. In fact some fell by the wayside and long before it was time to think of vacation. Eleven fair damsels and virtuous youth left the fold that year and they did stray far into unknown lands. This ended the Sophomore year, with its numbers decreased from forty-four to thirty-three. I'.'iGH lJl,lQl'l0.V

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THE COLUMBIA N CHItONICI.l'I ni Now. in the year seven and ten on the eleventh day of the ninth month. the Juniors bethought them- selves ot' the work which was before them. Then with one accord they all rushed to the school and there assembled in a marvelous host, twenty and nine strong, 1'eady to assume the cares of the universe. And when they saw the Sophomores and Freshmen running wildly about the halls. they heeded the voice of their supe- rior which rang and re-echoed throughout the halls of the Temple of Learning: Thou shalt not follow after them: turn away from their childish pranks for thou art now Juniors a11d worthy to be called Upperclassmenf' Then all the members of the tribe gathered themselves together that they might choose a king to rule over them. and they re-elected one Cecil Bean to the place of honor, and he ruled over the Juniors and executed justice to all. Thereupon this Senior tribe challenged the remaining tribes livi11g in the land of learning unto a spelling match. They accepted the challenge and after much hard labor one Florence Bulfenbarger did take second place for the Juni01's. And soon they must select certain of their tribe to meet the undaunted Senior Debaters, and they chose from their midst llernice Riley. Robert Meiser and Cecil Bean. And behold on the eventful eve there was great argumentation and discussion but behold the Juniors fell at the hands of their enemy. And it came to pass that the people in the land were again aroused by the Declamation Contest, and straightway the many inhabitants began the rehearsal of their mighty sayingsg and alas! it did come to pass that when the contest did occur one Mary Schrader did claim all the honors for the Juniors. Meanwhile there had been much p1'eparation for the eventful party to the Seniors. ln honor of the occa- sion the Temple of Knowledge was festooned in such a way that it was exceedingly pleasing to the onlookers. The .luniors did entertain their guests at the theatre, followed by a reception in the English Tea Room. and later by a tire tly ball. And it came to pass that the accustomed annual track meet did arrive with its yells and rejoicing, and the Juniors did gain many honors for the people of the land of learning. Now. it so hapened that as the year drew to a close only one of the number did cease to journey on- ward with them. so that the number at the end of the year was twenty and eight. C'HltONICl.li IV Now, it came to pass that the fourth year of the history of the Class of Nine and Ten opened with much rejoicing and some tears. On the ninth day of the ninth month of the year eight and ten, the mighty host ot' Seniors gathered ill their accustomed places. And it so happened that as they assembled at the Palace of Education there were those, Nellie Herri- man. Pearl Jones. Marguerite Klingaman and Jackson Kiester who cried out with a loud voice. saying. Take us into your class. we pray you. and the Class of Nine and Ten did listen and have compassion on them. Now that they had their ruler, badges were chosen in the forms of rings and pins. with which their class would thereafter distinguish itself from all othe1's. lint alas! there ilu upon them a great plague and 1na11y were ill and downcast. And it came to pass that for one month all was sadness and gloom in the land of learning. They then prepared a day of great rejoicing, and they betook themselves to the home of one sister. llernice Riley, where a great feast and eve of inerriment was held. Here all were again happy. and after an eve of pleasure. got all to their abodes with much satisfaction in their hearts and weariness in their limbs. But. alas. life proved that work must needs be done before the departure for there were great examina- tions to be held in the near future. Then some of their dear friends did pass from the land of learning, unto another land, that they might seek greater Halls of Knowledge. At the departure of their leader. one Mary Mossman did ascend the throne to rule her realm the re- mainder ol' that year. And it came to pass that in the flowery path of learning loomed the Joint Debate. And lo! into the roles ot' debaters were entered the names of Mary Schrader. Jackson Kiester and Mary Mossman. three Seniors ot' great courage and wisdom. And these went forth to conquer. and after much labor and deliberation they did easily, and decidedly carry home the booty for their esteemed and distinguished class. And now we are gathered here once more to celebrate the departure of the Class of Nine and Ten. And again on the eve of the fourth day we shall meet, and for the last time we shall make merry and rejoice in the success of the class. Then will all proceed on our way along the thorny paths of life. But no more shall all gather together, but each take his own way. And so. the Class of Nine and Ten shall depart from the Land of Learning after four years of happiness and prosperity. MARY MOSSMAN, '19, I' llll-.' 'I'll'l-.'l.l'l4.'