Lancaster High School - Vidette Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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YIDETTE AN N UAL a class of students in that length of time should have formulated a fairly good opinion of themselves, and our only plea is that those who have gone through the same thing will overlook-in remembrance of their own Class History-what seems insufferable conceit and forgive us when we appear to blow our horn too loudlv. The class that entered Stevens High School early in 1919 was little different in appearance perhaps from many former classes, but it soon made known the difference in general ability, tact and the like. As the school was very crowded at the time, a large percentage from our class was picked to take the regular four year course in three and a half years. That the plan did not work out, how- ever, is not due to lack of ability in the class, but to the fact that it was discovered that later, separate teachers would be requir- ed for this group, which from other points of view would be con- sidered unnecessary. Another event that stands out clearly during our Freshman year is the distributing of May baskets, which had been made by the girls and filled with spring flowers that they had collected. These baskets were given to the members of the faculty on May Day, which all goes to show that even though we were Freshmen we had the right idea. Up to this time we had been unorganized but in the beginning of our Sophomore year Miss Bitner was appointed Class Dean and the following officers were elected: Mary Cunningham, Pres- identg Marion Hocking, Vice President, Edith Gring, Secretaryg Freeda Marks, Treasurer. Through the ability of the officers with the co-operation of the class, and the advice of Miss Bitner a great deal was accomplish- ed during our Sophomore year. First we selected our class colors, blue and steel, and ordered our pennants. Next basket ball started and our team organized, which even if it did not win laurels during its first season was al- ways able to hold its own. Then we began our social career, as it were, by holding a series of dancing classes. The purpose of these classes was to allow the boys and girls to become better ac- quainted and, incidentally, as is often the case, what former friendship had erristed was severed in the struggle when two partners got together who did not know even the rudiments of dancing. ln the way of social affairs we held a Doggie Roast which, although it was the first one to be attempted by the class, was a huge success. The last event was a masked strawride to Ephrata. -16.-

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VIDETTE AN NUAL These officials were as follows: School Cheerleader, Alexander Steing Class Cheerleader, Henry Buckwalterg Vidette Reporters, el. R. Hertzler and Melvin Brunner. Later in this year we received our rings and pins which decided- ly excell all other class emblems. Under the leadership of the Mid-Senior class the High School Football Banquet was made the most successful banquet ever held. Une of the finest Christmas entertainments ever presented in the High School was given and the leadership and good influ- ence of our class was generally felt throughout the school. The Mid-Senior Reception and PromU were among the lin- est social events ever accredited to any single class. To the suc- cess of these affairs, credit is due to the ,Social Committee con- sisting of Chairman Fred johns, john VVeaver, john Schupp, XVilliam Andes, Wlatson B. Lawyer, and VVilliam Huber. And so as the year drew to its close the Mid-Senior class neared the completion of its high school career, as should be, quietly im- proving, benefitting and adding to the honor of our dear old Alma Mater. The Lancaster Boys' High School. Farewell. ' AFTER-woRD just as any body, organization or society is considered success- ful or unsuccessful by that which it has accomplished, so, let the Mid-Year Class of 1923 be judged. Let those who judge consider the following before rendering their verdict. Let them consider our clean record in athletics and our high scholastic standing. Let them consider the success of our social actions and the good reputation of our class. Let the flour- ished condition of the school societies Clachieved only under our leadershipj be taken into consideration. Let innumerable other ways in which our class has developed the school in general be taken in account. The judgment then must of necessity be that the Mid-Year Class of 1923 was a success from every viewpoint. May the name of our class remain in the annals of L. H. S. as a standard to which all succeeding classes may look and which they may strive to equal. AIJEXANDER STEIN Girls' Class fflfistoty HAZEL GOCHENAUR, M23 After working and playing together for four years and having spent honest effort in trying to surpass all former classes, Clwhich we admit we have succeeded in doingj, it seems only natural that -15- ir L

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'YIDETTE AN N UAL In March, 1921, the following girls were elected for oliicers during our Junior year: Alma Dorsey, Presidentg Hazel Gochen- aur, Vice Presidentg Elizabeth Ream, Secretaryg Freeda Marks, Treasurer. During the year judging from the activities or rather the lack of them the class seemed to be doing a social penance. However. this was made up in other forms of activity, especially in basket ball where the class team was turning out very well. Dur Senior year is a distant change from the preceding term since it is one of intense activity scholastically. socially and ath- letically. Qur class officers who were elected for this year were: Alma Dorsey, unanimously re-elected Presidentg Laura Geltz, Vice Presidentg Hazel Gochenaur, Secretaryg Gertrude Eby, Treasurer. lVhile we were still low Seniors we defeated the graduating class in basket ball, thereby winning the school championship which has not as yet been taken from us. lncidentally, our class has furnished most of the material for the last two varsity teams. In tennis, although the title was taken by an under classman, the runner-up, Helen Grohf, was a member of our class. At the beginning of this year we designed and selected our class rings. But unfortunately, the two sections of the class could not agree and the result was two altogether different rings. This. without doubt, was the best solution of the problem for now each class, perfectly satisfied with itself, enjoys the opinion that it was the other fellow who acted stubbornly and wouldn't give in and who in the end got the worst of the deal. Socially this year was the climax to the career we had so hope- fully begun in our Sophomore year. Besides the Prom and the Reception, which were held during December, we renewed an old school custom and during the month of April held a reception for -the graduating class. This custom was very favorably received and was immediately taken up by the lower classesg and our class in turn was entertained by the Senior A's. There are two more receptions that can be added to our list, that one given us by the Faculty and the one given in their honor. Besides these rather' formal affairs there were several moon- light walks and Doggie Roasts. Then, too, on Christmas Eve. accompanied by Miss Humphreville and Miss Bitner, the class passed through the city in cars, stopping here and there to sing Christmas carols. It is the latter affair that can truly be called a howling success. Qur class has at all times upheld all school activities and organ- izations, has given aid when it thought it needed, and withheld criticism when it knew it not to be, and in turn has learned its -17.-