Lancaster High School - Vidette Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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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.-

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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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YIDETTE AN N UAL lesson-the lesson of obedience that all of us must learn, both as a class and individually. And now as we are about to graduate and to leave this school forever, we earnestly hope that Stevens High School will in some way have been benefitted by our presence, and that the lower classes that we leave behind will find a small amount of inspira- tion in having known the Mid-Year Class of 1923. Class Song tTune : Sunset Valleyj As the sands of time shift onward through the ages, As mighty eagles soar into the sky, As streams flow ever out to meet the ocean So shall we all press upward. ever high. CHORUS lYe have come now to the time of saddest parting, For we never shall be here to part again. Life bids us follow hither, And each on his way Shall go through its pleasant roadways with joy. For is not the glory of the year the harvest? And can we the harvest reap if hearts rebel? Let us go now with glad hearts that sing in saying: Dearest Alma Mater Mine, farewell! Now our hearts are calm with joy that lives in knowing That we shall strive for higher, nobler things, And as we say farewell, hearts are olertlowing Ulith richened joy that full contentment brings. CATHERINE KING Class Tloem Through the high, arched halls of learning, VVe have wandered till at last, Near the door, we turn, and pausing, Gaze back to review the Past. Looking back now through the hallway, lVe can scarce discern the door Where, with joyful hearts fast beating, lVe had entered years before. ...18.-