Keokuk High School - Comment Yearbook (Keokuk, IA)

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26 THE COMMENT the previous year were unanimously elected to retain their positions: President, Wilhelm Heinemang Vice President, Gladys Engelhartg Secretary, Charles Honceg Treasurer, August Pechstein. The old class colors were changed to gold and white by a large majority. At the second meeting the class pins were chosen and everyone was well pleased as they are very unique and attractive. Rings with similar seals were ordered by some. On the 21st of October the Seniors met for the purpose of choosing a class flower and motto. The yellow rose was chosen to match the colors gold and white. The motto selected was: No footsteps backward. On the 23rd of October plans were made for the organization of 81 entirely new idea, The Courtesy Clubfl under the leadership of Dr. Reid and Miss Solomon, the object being to welcome and entertain strangers to the school and to the city. The officers are: President, Delbert Chute, Vice President, Antoinette LeFaivreg Secre- tary, Hugh Corey. The climax of the social events was reached in the farewell party at Corey's. For once we were rather unluckyg it rained and snowed and hailed, but that didn't dampen our spirits any. On the way out one excursion car overturned, but nobody was injured, and we were well rewarded for our rough ride by the splendid time which awaited us. As a token for the many splendid parties given by Mrs. Corey the class presented her with a silver server and holders. After progressive games were played, a splendid supper was served, the class colors being carried out in the shape of a huge white cake decorated with tiny yellow roses, which was cut by our president. An onlooker would have surmised that some of our boys had never tasted cake by the way they scrambled for their share. Our trip home was quite as eventful as the one out. We had to do something, so we got stuck in the mud, and I am sure that the little molecules that we learn about in chemistry could never have had a greater aFHnity for each other than that mud, or rather clay, had for us. It kept the boys busy pulling us out. But for all our misfortunes, everyone said that it was the best ever. On Valentine's night, February 14th, Miss Tracy and Miss Buss entertained the class at the home of the latter. The house was very prettily decorated with hearts and cupids. One of the most enjoyable evenings was spent at games, the official one being Library, and was concluded by the opening of the Valentine Box. This was also rough-neck day. But I am sorry to say that

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THE COMMENT 25 friends. The Juniors showed good judgment in putting an end to petty class warfare and giving up their time to better and nobler deeds. On December 23rd was held the first annual Junior-Senior debate. We were represented by Miss Engelhart, Mr. Corey,iand Mr. Davis. The class had a right to be proud of them, for they won the debate. All were satisfied that they earned their reward and that it was a very just decision. Our next social event was a sleigh ride about the middle of January. After the ride we stopped at the home of Miss Burger, Where we were royally entertained. The first sight that met our eyes was what appeared to be a monstrous spider's web woven all over the house. Each boy was supposed to follow a string till he came to his partner. I think Birge will remember after this that Honesty is the best policyf' He got tangled, and broke the string, and took the one belonging to his neighbor, thinking that it led to a certain maiden coming his way, but instead he found at the end Mr. Burger, who had taken the place of one of the girls. Numerous tricks were played, and all departed with joyous spirits. On February 13th, Valentine's Day, the class had a leap year party at the home of Miss Georgia Schell. 1 am surre some in the class wish that leap year came oftener, because it proved to be the only way to get some of our bashful boys to come to a party. The Valentine and leap year scheme were carried out to perfection and our hostess had planned so many games that the evening was fairly crowded with merriment. The Junior's favorite game Library was installed here. Later a dainty luncheon was served and the climax reached in the opening of the Valentine Box. The athletic boys in our class had great success this year. Captain Devero and Mr. Heineman were among the individual stars in one of the most successful football seasons in the history of K. H. S. Mr. Heineman won in the 220-yard dash at the Tri-State meet, thus helping to win fifth place in the meet for our school. Of course the Junior-Senior banquet ended our Junior year, and the class certainly showed that they understood the art of decorating and entertaining perfectly. An expression used by one of last year's alumni serves to show what the general opinion was: Well, he exclaimed as he entered the lower hall, you certainly have put us in the shade! The fall of 1912 ushered in the grandest year of all. On September 10th the class held their first meeting and the oflicers of

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THE COMMENT 27 Dr. Reid did not appreciate the elaborate costumes that some of our class so laboriously arrayed themselves in. But if you read the poem about it written by Josephine Kollmeyer, I am sure you will agree that it was one of our most memorable days. There is one thing that our class has excelled all others in, and that is musical talent. On March 7th the glee clubs gave a cantata entitled The May Queen, the solos being taken by Seniors. The class is very proud of the manner in which these parts were rendered. We all hope their career will not stop at K. H. S. We spent a most enjoyable evening March 31st at Msis Mabel lVleister's. Although the number was small it did not lessen our good time in the least. Our last party was a masquerade on May lst at the home of Leslie Vaughn. Costumes of every variety imaginable were displayed. There were Indian, Japanese, Spanish and gypsy maidens, Dutch girls, soldier boys, colonial girls and even Faust, and other fancy dresses. Some were tempted by the beautiful evening and preferred a quiet talk outside. But still all had a delightful time, and were satisfied that our Hrst attempt at a masquerade was a success. In review I must say that the great victorious season of the football team is due to the brilliant and enthusiastic work of those members from the Senior class. The score was the best ever made by a K. H. S. team. Our class is proud of the fact that it was their men that helped to make an ideal team. The usual Tri-State meet which always has been the grand climax for the athletic season was called off this year because of unavoidable circumstances. Baseball was taken up instead and great enthusiasm has been shown in it. These last weeks have been spent in harder work perhaps than some have ever experienced. But if any class ever needed hard studying our's certainly did. And I am sure all of us will consider ourselves very lucky when we think that we have been able to receive our diploma on Friday, 13th, in the year 1913. In time all things must reach their termination, and some of us have reached the close of our school days. But I know that the memory of them will forever remain with us. And that all will have a warm place in their heart for the kind help given us by Dr. Reid and the faculty during our four years course. And I hope that in after years we will be able to thank them then, as we do now, for their assistance in making it possible for us to realize that we have had No footsteps backward.