Greenville High School - Graduate Yearbook (Greenville, IL)

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Erwin Apple, Milton Anderson, Ruth llrucc, Morris Holman, Agnes Holton, Lclland Baldwin, Helen Holton, Earl Cary, Yi-lma Cornish, Fred Estes, Fern Fox, lla-ssie Hall, Douglass Hewes, Ifizaheth Hoiles, Sophomores By Verna Neathery '20 OFFICERS PRESIDENT- Fred Estes VICE-PRESIDENT-Elizabeth Hoiles SECRETARY-Florence Harding TREASURER Erwin Apple FACULTY A DVISORS-Miss LeVien and M Essie Hicks, Bernice Hawley, Florence Harding, Gladys Hartwick, Cash Harris, Helen Krause, Helen Kirkham, Fred Kimbro, Mabel Loyd, Della Malan, Lillian Myatt, Helen Mackay, Edith McVey, Verna Neathery, r. Greer. Melba Pacatte, Cordia Reeves, Ray Sharp, Della Smith, Elmer Tice, Charles Watson, Leroy Welch, Genevieve White liunice Wise, Louise Wilson, Orville Wiseman Lncien Wise, Rotha Whitford, Edith wright, U l

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fore the stern glances and scathing remarks of our instructors? Nay, not so! We were awed by nothing. We were the first Fresh- man class in the history of the school to be an organized body, and-whisper it gently- we were the last. Remember on that fair institute day in the fall of 1915 when we de- cided that Freshmen should rule and put the Seniors so ingloriously to rout? lt was then that Prof. Long said that Freshmen should organize no more. You win, brother Long, pick up the marbles, for it has been through you and your constant efforts to keep us on the straight and narrow that we have reached the threshold of great achievements. As Sophomores we attained another step in our evolution. Our roll call was not so large this year owing to the failure of some of our contemporaries to stay with us. Did - -- 49 they flunk? Oh, no, no! They had simply developed a liking for their studies and wished to enjoy them another year. At this period our motto was woe be unto him who let's his studies interfere with his high school educa-- tion and we all struggled heroically to live up to this motto. . But now-now look at us! Just let your glance stray back into the south west corner ol' the assembly room. Who is that dignified and studious looking group of young ladies and gentlemen? Ah, there we are! That's the Junior class of such noted fame,-a fine bunch withal. No more do we engage in the frivolities of our Freshman years, for now as exalted Juniors we must assume the Qfgnity that befits our rank and must strive ever to l-e a bright and shining example for our lower classmen. p ..g Senior Class Poem By Ruth Matney We've toiled and worked together for ages to us it seems, And now at last the time has come to realize our dreamsg We're happy and rejoicing to think we-'ve almost won, But can we think of such a thing when life is just begun? Beneath all our rejoicing, defying all restraint This sentiment lies deep seatedg though traces are but faintg We'l1 work no more together, for us no more one endg But soon we'll travel singly, as our different ways we wend. No matter where time finds us, though we're lost in foreign lands Though we're weary of life's burdens, or have too much on hands We'll ne'er forget our high school with its golden glorious days, But receiving inspiration will set the world ablaze. But now the class of '18 goes out these doors so wide To wonder far through valley, o'er plain and mountain side, We're bound for greater aimsg we'll strive to hear well done On that eternal day when all things we have won. X -- - - Q-435-Q Y I ' CLASS PRESIDENT:-George Watson. VICE-PRESIDENT:-Charles Mansfield. SEC'Y. and TREASURER:-Miss Fae Sharp McAlister. CLASS COLORS:-Purple and white. CLASS MOTTO:-Loyalty in all things. CLASS FLOWER:-Ophelia Rose.

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The class of 1920 began its career in breenville High School with a determination to surpass all previous records made by classes. There were seventy members, some large and some small, all eager and willing to nzake the most of the year. As soon as we had become acquainted with the routine of school life we were anxious to organize, but for various reasons fthat is, the rash conduct ol' the preceding classy we received orders from headquarters that we would not be al- lowed to do so or to have pennants. However we rallied sufficiently from this c1'uel blow to make more noise than any other class in the school parade of the Farmers' Institute. Two of our boys played on the first basketball team which accounts for the excellency of the team. 'I'he girls also broke the record and by their superior playing won the class basketball tournament. The classmen besieged the walls of learning and carried away grades which were tokens of their industry in conquering the diihcult subjects. A few could not keep up with the rapid studies of the others and rather than leave school without a sufhcient amount of knowledge they are taking the same work over again so that they may learn it better. The class again made itself known on Loyalty Day and appeared in the parade in patriotic array which called forth complimentary com- ments from many people. The end of the year came and the classmen separated for the sum- mer with a determination to come back the next year and be the protectors of the Freshmen and again assume their graver duties of study. The class this year is about the same as it was last year except that there are only forty- two members. Some stayed at home on the farm to help win the war, some stayed behind to swell the number of Freshmen this year, and our friend Henry Birkenstock has become quite famous as a country school teacher. We also welcomed four members to our ranks this year. After a long session of the class we final- ly choose our class colors and pennants and decided to keep our pennants the remaining four years until we graduate. We again dis- tinguished ourselves in the school parade of the Farmers' Institute by our good class yells. On the sixth of April we had a party in which we recalled the days of our youth and forgot the cares and worries of our old age. We are blessed with artists and musicians. Four of our members play in the G. H. S.or- chestra and four others took part in the an- nual play. We are now nearing the end of our second year feeling that we have done our duty by the Freshmen and sincerely hoping that they will follow our excellent example. -Q 495 v - Junior Class Poem Some say that the Juniors are stupid, But that is indeed, a mistake, For they'll all miss our bright beaming faces Next year when we graduate. We have the best members in High School, The best that are found in the landg We willingly work without thinking, For duty well done do we stand. And we're sure if President Wilson Should come to some fatal disgrace, Our highly accomplished .class leader Could easily take his place. Among us we have great musicians, And talents of every kind: Orators, actors and athletes, The best that you ever can find. Our maidens are all of them beauties For good breeding they've won themselves fameg Atractive and dignified always They put the poor Seniors to shame. For the Freshmen we set good examples And We're striving to lead them aright, In order that they may be Juniors Whose future will some day be bright. Faye Harris