Highlands High School - Highlander Yearbook (Fort Thomas, KY)

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THER' TI Seniors-a new and exciting word in 1891 in the community of Highlands, for the lately established high school was pre- paring for its first graduation. Four young men had completed the new course and were to receive their diplomas. Among these was Dr. L. L. Ross, our present mayor and father of Bruce Ross, presi- dent of the class of 1938. The early commencements were held in the Methodist Church, where the girls in fluffy white organdy and the boys in sombre blue met, each to give an oration and to receive the coveted diploma. In 1916 the first graduation was held in the beautiful auditorium of the new build- 78 I 9 iq, W 11 24 1 fp? 114 - -H.. 88 ing. Nineteen seniors made this class a memorable one, for under the leadership of their superintendent, Mr. C. R. Rounds, they gave the school many innovations. They abolished the orations by every member and had them given by the sal- utatorian and valedictorian, our own Miss Baker. To them goes the honor of the first annual, the first newspaper, the first class play and the first football team. We salute these pioneers, the founders of some of our most cherished traditions. From the first frame structure to our modern edifice, from four to one hundred and twelve graduates, that has been our progress in fifty years. TH

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PEGGY ALDRICH 4:1-yygrx A steady student and 11 steady friend, whose sweet smile belies the volor of her hair. Short stories and poems have won her distine-tion in l'reatix'e XVriting Vlub and as member of Literary Staff Ol' Hig'lilz1nder. ADELE ASHFORD 'vldfflw Beauty, grave, and vit-yvrness, a good start for any girl, have made Ada-le an ellivient set-retary, val' ued member Ol' Arts and Urafts. and well-liked member Of the 1-lass, HELEN BECRMANN lllgefkyli Highlands will miss her von-al talent in the Glee Club and All-State Chorus and will long remember her portrayal of Aunt Agatha in 'Taptain Apple- jat-k. Helen has materially aided the Virc-ulation Staff and has been an ext-ellent sr-holar. DOROTHY BENNETT nD0tu A sportsman and a pal. Her typing pin and bas- ketball leadership in G. A, A. show what hard work and enthusiasm produve. NANCY BILTZ Name An exvellent student, a dependable promoter ot' school avtiyities Vice-President ot the Girl Re- serves, member of Literary Staff of H14llg11l2'LIlKiL'l all these serve to explain her great popularity at Our school. HARRY BOYLES Junie Harry, our human questionnaire, with his pleasant and agreeable nature, was of valuable assistance to Mr. Miller at both the football and basketball games. His steady and dependable nature as well as his quiet humor makes him a valuable member of any group. PAUL BRANDES Paul Three years of excellent work in debate, two years of membership in the Dramatic- Club, Literary Ed- itor of the 'tHighlander, member of the All-State Chorus-an ingratiating manner 1-oupled with good work and unfathomed puns make him a valuable member of the Senior Class. ROBERTA BRATCH ER Roberta Her activity in the Senior Dramatic Club illus- trated in the fihrwstrnas Pageant shows her talent on the stage while her keen ss--rise of humor, her concern for others, and patient-e in learning will no doubt lead to sur-cess in her L-hosen profession- nursing. 2 IUP1 fff ':'x'lF5cafw, -1 1 gi. A .N H955 .f --A-A A f A-Mffg . ,feel--Ai, Eggsl-A-ff., w-5.-11.