Hart High School - Hartian Yearbook (Hart, MI)

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Clyde Ackley Thelma Bower Dorothy Brlllhart Althea Brooker Norma Brooker Bret Brooks Stasia Bruekman Burt Gilley Dalton Corliss Maurice Dam roll Theodore Day harsh Eleanor Dennett Ray Diebel Francis Dressel Mildred Evans Helen Fuller Mildred Gobin Mbert Greiner Stella Greiner George Hackett Andrew Hasley Harry Hasley Helen Hawley Stanley Highland Louise Isabel Hopper Carroll Houghton Wallace Ingland George Jessup Hazel Johnson ! hyllis Joslln Geraldine Maze Hazel Rasmussen Krause Stella Rasmussen Rachel Sehaucr Olive ‘Schultz Vda Scrogum Tesora Seymour Chella Shinn Elbert Shinn Verne Skinner Harold Snider Mary Spencer Cadwell Spitler Fred Squire Margaret Wilbur Robert Vail Karl Johnson Eldon Fritter l ag twenty-two

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY 2 2 ►------------------------------------------------- 1 9 ■ .------------------------------------------------- As the stories of the heroism of the Pilgrim Fathers warms the blood of the American, so those of the conquest of the Scholastic Homesteaders stirred the heaits of a group of adventurous students in the fall of 1918. Those before them had won. so could they. Accordingly in September of that year, a sturdy band of Freshmen, forty in number, left their native land, the Grades, for the unconquered wilds of the High School. In this verdant, semi-tropical wilderness they found a tribe of natives which called itself the Faculty. These persons proved to be cry friendly to newcomers, and valuable assistance was rendered. Chief Sherman, with his right hand assistant . Principal Savage, brought messages of welcome to them, pointing out the many advantages of their new homes. Miss Adair, who was well versed in English, served as an Interpreter between the two unacquainted peoples. Miss Congloton offered her services by teaching to there Freshmen the language spoken by the natives: while Miss Gates willingly helped them in their surveying and computations in laying out the village, which was soon to be named Freshmanville. Mr. Wheater gave wonderful help in teaching the strangers the value to be found in the soil and showed them how to raise plentiful crops in the new land. Miss Sayle:; proved an Inestimable friend In teaching the housekeepers the best methods of food preparation of the pre-vlously-unheard-of fruits and vegetables. Mr. Jenks taught them how to ascertain the change of weather by a study of the stars, while Mis:'. Greenfield proved a friend in helping them to conduct their business with the Faculty. A small republic was fotmed and the following officers were elected to serve for a term of one year: President, the late Arlecn Gregoire; Vice-President. Clara Hergmnnn; Secretary. Edith Hawley: and Treasurer, Robert Vail. The work of the year was difficult, but those who earnestly put their shoulders to the wheel were not disapointed in results. Occasional holidays gav the tudent pioneers rest, parties were frequent, and athletics became a favorite pastime. As spring approached, rumors of a be er location further inland came to the settlers, rumor:; which were supported by the Faculty. Those who had succeeded in the undertakings of the first year planned to make the move. A clay of Joviality was set aside to celebrate the success of the year passed in Preshmanville. A great picnic was planned for this event to which the ready helpers, the Faculty, were invited. Thus the first year of hardship and happiness was brought to a close and preparations made for the short Journey to the new location. The following September found only thirty-three of the sturdy pioneers settling in the new territory. Two of the Faculty Tribe, tho Misses Adair and Sayles, became so attached to their responsibilities of instruction to the inexperienced, yet undaunted homesteaders, that they made Uie trip with them. Here more natives were found as willing to help and as friendly to all as the acquaintances of the first year. Chief Hlanchard and Principal Spitler were the spokesmen of their trilw ; Miss Adair continued her work of the previous year; Miss McCauley succeeded Miss C'ongleton; Miss Gates’ place was supplied by Principal Spitler; Mr. Weltman continued the instruction in weather foreease and astronomy; Mr. Gilbert helped them in their farm work: Miss Sayier. was at her task of the year before; Miss Davis was a well known personage who dwelt on the history of the new land; an l Miss Areklet became business overseer between the two peoples. A government was again established, and the officers elected were the following: President. Helen Hillings; Vice-President, Juanita Wallace; Secretary. Doris Evans: and Treasurer. Doris Dennison. The work of this year was more difficult than of the previous one. Tlie soil was more fertile but yet it was more rocky. Many stones had to be removed by sheer perscrverance and diligence, and although the natives were anxious to help those who tried, the pioneers found that more was expected from them unassisted, than had been before. The yeai was spent in much the same way as th preceeding one, both In their labor and recreation. A serious hail storm of demerits affrighted the settlement at one time hut the excitement soon lessened. Tlie effect was curious in some cases first class I.at in crops were (Continued on puge 66.) Page twenty-one

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SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY 2 3 1 9 ►----------------------------------------------------------- • When we began in the eighth grade, we were not afraid of the years of hard work which we knew were before us. but of the lordly Seniors. Nevertheless we decided to have a good time while we obtained our credits. The following officers were elected: Theodore Dayharsh. President; Dick Shinn. Vice-President; Thelma Dumont. Secretary: and Ktasia Bruckman. Treasurer. Miss Savles was appointed our guardian and blue and gold were our class colors. Our first party was a great success, with the exception of the refreshments, which were stolen by some of the high school boys. We closed our year of study and pleasure with a picnic at Juniper Beach. The next fall we again entered the assembly, but this time as Freshies. Theodore Dayharsh was re-elected president: Helen Hawley. vice-president: Phyllis Joslin, secretary; and Geraldine Maze, treasurer. During the winter we entertained the high school with a party, and later with a program in which those who took part displayed remarkable talent. Toward the end of the year we gave a Fancy Dress Hall and in June, we with the rest of the high school, enjoyed our second picnic at the lake. latst September when we returned to school, we felt rather more at ease. for. being Sophs, we were not in awe of the dignified Seniors, as we were Inclined to be while Freshmen. Theodore Dayharsh was again elected president: Helen Hawley, vice-president; Dick Shinn, treasurer; and Hazel Johnson, secretary. In January we entertained the Seniors, Juniors. Freshmen and Faculty with a party. Soon after came our progrant in which we proved that had progressed in the art of entertaining. The Reserve Basket Hall Team, which has made a splendid showing this year, consists mostly of Sophs, the class is very proud of them. Soon we shall have our annual field-day. when we hope to display more of our athletic ability. Now we are looking forward with pleasure to our picnic, which will make the close of our Sophomore year, which we believe, has been a success. Hazel Johnson. Page twenty three