Kokomo High School - Sargasso Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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lived in anticipation of the day when we should become Seniorsg but when that day arrived, our responsibilities sobered us, and we became quiet, sedate, and serious. We wondered how the preceding three years could have slipped by so rapidly and left us, as it were, in abject ignorance. With the feeling that there was no time to be lost, we set to work with a determination to avail ourselves of every opportunity presented. We chose the best of officers, gave with marvelous success, the second homecoming in the history of the school, and entered with new Zeal into the best year of our life at K. H. S. Each year, we had had an appointed guardian angel. Always, it was to our adviser that we brought our troubles and grievances. It was her advice and friendly counsel which helped us meet our problems as they confronted us. As Freshies, we were conducted by the kindly hand of Miss McCune. We ever associate the most pleasant memories with her name. As Sophomores, we were again most graciously assisted by her: but when we became Juniors, We were considered so much of a problem that it was deemed necessary for us to have not only one adviser but an advisory committee. Miss McCune, Miss Mendenhall, and Mr. lmmel composed that committee. The Seniors lost one of their dearest friends, Miss Ryker, who was at the time of her death a member of the Senior advisory board. Miss Ross and lvlr. lVlcCarty have piloted us, on that last home stretch, which is the most strenuous of our high school career, and we are very grateful for their assistance. During the years spent in this temple of learning, we have gained many things. We have formed ideals and convictions which will prove lastingg we have received knowledge which will remain with us and further our culture: and we have formed ties of friendship which have made our lives richer and nobler. Just as our studies have developed us mentally, and as our sports have developed us physically, so has our association with our classmates and teachers developed us morally. Through our comradely companionship and mutual interests we have learned the great lessons of truth, charity, generosity, fair- play, and service. For all this We are deeply indebted to our school board, our superintendent, our principal and our faculty. Thrice have we seen the Seniors weep, as they received their diplomas and passed beyond the threshold. Blame us not if we, too, shed a tear on leaving the school- which has been our home for four happy years. With mingled emotions of joy and sorrow, we bid farewell to our Alma Mater. ADVISORY BOARD: Miss Ross, Mr. McCarty. COLOR: lvory and Old Gold. FLOWER: Sunburst Rose. Morro: Tomorrow's Success Depends Upon Today's Preparation. Page twenty-three X

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XVayne Tulle, Prwsztli-nl: Donald XViley. V:lefIJr'ex:lln7!: Katherine Duke, Si-imfrlrgfz Glenna lmbler, 'I'reust1rt'r. SENIOR PAREWELL It was four years ago, in September of l922, that the present graduating class first entered the hall of the Winged Victory, gazed in wondering awe upon the dignified Seniors, and trod in fear and trembling before the all-seeing eyes of the superior instructors. The first year was one of innumerable trials and pitfalls. Never were we allowed to forget our insignificance, our unworthiness, our absolute unim- portance. Never did we lose our reverence for those haughty Seniors, who treated us with such unfeigned superciliousness. lt was then that the faculty proved themselves our friends indeed: and their acts of kindness then were the seeds of a friendship and gratitude, which has endured throughout all four of our years with them. Our freshman year was a hard one: but strenuous as our life was, it was not without its thrills, its disappointments, its days of evidenced progress, and its hours of ennui. Many of our weaker classmates dropped by the wayside, but those of us who braved the tide received an invaluable training for those responsibilities which came to us later. What a thrill it was to emerge from the shell of the Freshmen and step into the shoes of the Sophomores! Now we had conquered our inferiority complex and were starting to work, with June three years hence as our goal. Now we could slap the Freshie on the back, tell him to 'lbrace up, and, if we chose- snub him. The stars of our class began to take their places and gleam from the myriad constellations of school activities. Then like magic that second year passed, we became contemptuous Juniors, conversant with the Seniors, and pals of the teachers. We were buoyant almost to frivolily, since we felt that most of our work was behind us. XVe proudly flaunted our class jewelry in the halls and class rooms. We labored all year in preparation for one gala occasion-the Junior-Senior Reception. VJe were encouraged by the fact that the next year we should be the happy recipients: and, of course, we gave the best reception that has ever been held. Then came that eventful autumn when we returned to K. H. S. as Seniors. At last we were the envied ones, the class of influence and privilege. We had Page tzuenly-tiuu

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. ,grr xx TOP ROW: .lessiudean Allen. Pauline Alley, Kenneth Allison, Mary Lorraine Arnos. BOTTOM ROW: Donald Anspath, Nllltlrvtl Armstrong, Paul llnrlliolonirw, Annnbvll Beck. ,.lliSSlEDl'fAN ALLEN DONALD ANSPACII Commercial Course. Red and Blue Typist '24, General Course' Civic Club '25-'26. Latin Club '25-'26. History Club '26. PIXULINE ALLEY NIILDRED ARMSTRONG General Course' , Commercial Course, Sargasso TYP15' 26- Civic Club '26, KENNETH ALLISON General Course. Sargasso Staff '25, Red ancl Blue Staff '24, Opmm ,23-,24-,25-,ZGD PAUL BAR'l'HOI.OMEW Sllldelif COlU1Cll '23. General Cgurgg, C3126 Club '25- Red and Blue Staff '24, Athletic D1'iV0 '25- Chemistry Club '25-'26. Dramatic Club '25-'26, Secretary '24, Press Club '25-'26. Chairman of Candy '24, MARY LORRAINE Amos ANNABELL BECK General Course. Operetta '23-'24-'25. General Course, Civic Club '25-'26. Civic Club '26. Dramatic Club '24, Red and Blue Typist '26. History Club '26, Press Club '26, Page Itumvlyefoizr 1